Overview

• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Forest Minister Ganesh Naik witnessed the MoU signing in Mumbai between FDCM Gorewada Zoo Ltd and NBCC-India.
• The expansion will span 63 hectares, feature 22 African species and include a grand entrance plaza under a Rs 517.76 crore state budget.
• NBCC will oversee infrastructure development and issue global tenders for construction and animal transport, including a 30-day quarantine for new arrivals.
• The project is divided into two phases—the Savannah Habitat and the African Kop-je Walk—with walking tracks for immersive wildlife viewing.
• Phased openings are targeted for late 2026, aiming to strengthen Nagpur’s status as a hub for wildlife tourism, conservation, and education.