Critics not wild about private zoo set up by Indian billionaire Ambani’s youngest son

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Zoo was venue of Mr Anant Ambani’s grand pre-wedding bash from March 1 to 3.

Mr Anant Ambani refers to the zoo as an “animal shelter” with 43 species “rescued from around India and the world”.

The Ambani family, which owns conglomerate Reliance Industries, launched the 1,214ha zoo and animal rescue sanctuary on Feb 26. A photo of Ms Ivanka Trump with a decorated Asian elephant in the background has revived concerns of his use of wildlife for personal entertainment. PHOTO: IVANKA TRUMP/INSTAGRAM

The zoo is also facing allegations of illegal transfer of forest elephants from different parts of India and undue influence on state zoos. There is also scrutiny of India’s wildlife authorities.The zoo’s master layout plan shows enclosures for a wide variety of species, including Asian elephant, African lion, Bengal tiger and crocodile.

First referred to as “cocaine hippos” by US news media, they have long flummoxed Colombian authorities since they have been reproducing rapidly in the 30 years since they broke out of Escobar’s estate. The Jamnagar zoo’s master layout plan shows enclosures for a wide variety of species. PHOTO: PHOTO: RELIANCE FOUNDATION/X

 

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