Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi Accords Approval For The Upgradation Of Lahore Zoo And Safari Park

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has accorded approval for the upgradation of Lahore Zoo and Safari Park in order to provide recreational facilities of an international standard to the citizens under which new animals and birds will be brought in the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park. Other animals and birds including Panda, Hippopotamus,Rhinoceros,African pigeon,Black Jaguar,Puma and Chiltan Markhor will be added in the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park.New species of Azhdaha and snake will also be brought in the Lahore Zoo. An elephant, rhinoceros,giraffe,zebra,ostrich and various kinds of deer will be added in the Safari Park.142 kinds of aquatic animals will be placed in the aquarium of Lahore Zoo and Safari Park and cages of an international standard will also be built for the animals. African zone,dessert and salt range will be made in the Safari park. Night Safari will also be launched.The citizens can also stay in the specially built huts of Safari Park.CM Mohsin Naqvi while directing to introduce E- Ticketing system in the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park apprised that the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park will be upgraded up to the international standard.Other facilities in the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park will also be increased.CM Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting being held at CM Office in which a detailed briefing was given about the upgradation plan of Lahore Zoo and Safari Park.Chief Secretary,Senior Member Board of Revenue,Chairman P&D,Secretary Forest,Secretary Finance,Secretary C&W,Secretary P&D,DG Wildlife and other officials attended the meeting.