Delhi zoo to get glass walls, night safari and underwater aquariums

Delhi zoo revamp: at a glance

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

NEW DELHI: The Delhi zoo is set to undergo an extensive overhaul that will include a multi-utility plaza at its entrance, a new parking area, enclosures surrounded by glass walls and underwater aquariums, said officials aware of the matter.

The modernisation works will also see new memorandums of understanding (MoU) being signed which will focus on knowledge sharing and infrastructure improvement, the officials added.

The infrastructure overhaul will be executed in three phases. Phase 1 and 2, which are planned to be executed simultaneously, are likely to be finalised in the coming weeks, the officials said, while the third phase will be executed only after the first two are successful, and includes plans for a night safari at the zoo.

The zoo is also in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding—a tripartite agreement with the Greens Zoological Rescue And Rehabilitation Centre (also called Vantara) in Jamnagar and the Gujarat government, said officials.