Sajjangarh Biological Park

Coordinates: 24°35′35″N 73°38′59″E / 24.5931841°N 73.6497259°E / 24.5931841; 73.6497259
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Sajjangarh Biological Park
Sajjangarh Biological Park Foundation Stone
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24°35′35″N 73°38′59″E / 24.5931841°N 73.6497259°E / 24.5931841; 73.6497259
Date opened12 April 2015
LocationUdaipur, Rajasthan, India
Land area36 hectares
Websitehttp://www.sajjangarhbiologicalpark.in

Sajjangarh Biological Park is a

zoological garden located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.[1] This biological park is situated just beneath the Monsoon Palace
(also known as Sajjangarh Palace), around 4 km from the city center.

History

Construction of this park started off in 2004-05 under the Rajasthan Forestry and Biodiversity Project, with financial assistance of Japan International Co-operation Agency.[

Environment and Forests.[citation needed] The park launched India's First Augmented Reality Application and their mascot in association with Panther Studio Pvt Ltd to promote wildlife tourism and education about local flora and fauna. The application was launched on 29 May 2019 by Dr. C. P. Joshi is an Indian politician holding position of Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.[citation needed
]

Attractions

The zoo has different varieties of animals and birds which have been brought from different parts of world. At present, it houses 60 animals of 21 species including tigers, panthers, lions, ostriches, alligators, rhesus monkeys etc. Within two months of its inauguration, the park has received more than 46,000 visitors in a month, generating a revenue of Rs 14 lakh for the forest department, which is a record in itself.[2] Biopark's mascot is one of the most engaging attraction of biopark. Visitors can click selfies with the mascot by scanning Sajjangarh logo using Sajjangarh AR Application.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sajjangarh Biological Park.

In media

India's First, Udaipur’s Sajjangarh Biological Park taps in Augmented Reality app to attract visitors.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Sajjangarh bio park celebrates record visitors | Jaipur News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 20 June 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Sajjangarh bio park celebrates record visitors". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  3. ^ Verma, Amit (14 October 2019). "How This Ahmedabad-based Startup is Connecting Wildlife With General People Using Augmented Reality". Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
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