Vantara Wildlife Sanctuary: Exploring the Untamed Beauty of Wildlife

Vantara, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is a state-of-the-art animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center

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'Vantara,' meaning 'Star of the Forest, is set to transform animal rescue and rehabilitation worldwide

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Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, has announced the launch of his ambitious wildlife preservation project, which is all set to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation center

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Vantara covers an area of 3,000 acres and will be the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation centre

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Rooted in the philosophy of 'jeev seva' or caring for animals, inspired by Swami Vivekananda, Anant Ambani visualizes Vantara as a mission to save critically endangered species and restore habitats that are crucial.

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Partnerships with prestigious organizations, including the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)

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More than 2,000 animals from 43 species, such as elephants, leopards, lions, tigers, and reptiles, have been rescued and housed at Vantara

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Vantara officially opened its gates on February 26, 2024, but it is not yet open to the public

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