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Vantara: Jamnagar's Sprawling & New 3000-Acre Animal Shelter Initiative by Anant Ambani

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03 Mar, 2024

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Anant Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries has set out on a massive project to build the largest zoo in the world in addition to an animal rescue and rehabilitation facility.Reliance wants to become a Net Carbon Zero business by 2035, and Ambani is leading the way in this comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship.


The Vantara (Star of the Forest) initiative, which aims to rescue, heal, care for, and rehabilitate wounded, abused, and threatened animals both domestically and abroad, was introduced on 26th of February by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation. Vantara, which occupies 3000 acres within the Gujarati green belt of Reliance's Jamnagar refinery complex, aspires to become a major player in international conservation efforts.


Vantara's foremost objectives are to safeguard India's native species that are seriously endangered, restore important ecosystems, and address immediate risks to the survival of the species. The program also hopes to become known as a pioneer environmental initiative.




The facility features lodgings for both large and small animals, including lions, tigers, crocodiles, and leopards, and a special center for elephants. The facilities include water features, hydrotherapy pools, cages with scientific designs, and specialized features like a big elephant jacuzzi for arthritis therapy.With 500 employees, including pathologists, nutritionists, and veterinarians, the institution strives to provide the best care possible for more than 200 elephants.


A spacious one lakh square foot hospital and medical research center are part of the rescue and rehabilitation center. Complete medical care for the animals is guaranteed by the facility's cutting-edge equipments, which include ICU, MRI, CT scan, X-ray, and Ultrasound.


At Vantara, there is a specialist kitchen spanning more than 14,000 square feet that is used to prepare diets that are specifically designed to meet the needs of each elephant, including their dental care. With 24-hour assistance from ayurvedic practitioners, the Center also uses Ayurvedic methods for caring for elephants.


Vantara wants to work with India's zoo administration and other pertinent government agencies to raise the bar for all 150+ zoos in the country. The program aims to raise national standards for animal care via training and capacity building in infrastructure development.The vast complex is evidence of the project's dedication to animal protection and is slated to work with prestigious institutions like the World animal Fund for Nature (WWF) and The International Union for protection of Nature (IUCN).



Various animals saved from abusive situations on the verge of extinction are housed in the larger Rescue & Rehabilitation Center under Vantara's supervision. Over 2000 animals from 43 different species have found sanctuary at the facility, which employs 2,100 people.It has started programs for important animals including crocodile, leopard, and rhino restoration. In order to save large, wild creatures, Vantara has also partnered with international rescue organizations in Venezuela and Mexico.

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