Vantara Jamnagar; India’s grand wildlife sanctuary set to open soon, here’s all the details

Nestled within Gujarat’s Reliance Jamnagar Refinery complex,Vantara, meaning ‘Star of the Forest’, is a revolutionary wildlife conservation project spearheaded by Anant Ambani. Spanning an impressive 3,000 acres, this state-of-the-art sanctuary is poised to become the world’s largest animal rescue and rehabilitation centre redefining wildlife care with cutting-edge medical and research facilities. 

When will Vantara open to the public?

PM Modi’s recent visit to the centre has generated a genuine curiosity among the people to visit the place, though Vantara officially launched on February 26, 2024, it is noy yet open for public visit. 

A look inside Vantara; world-class facilities 

Vantara boasts some of the most advanced animal care amenities, ensuring rescued animals live in scientifically designed, naturalistic environments. 

• Dedicated elephants zone: a 600 acre habitat features an elephant jacuzzi for arthritis treatment and India’s first elephant hospital equipped with hyperbaric oxygen chambers and laser therapy. 
• State-of-the-art veterinary hospital: a 100,000 sq ft medical research center with MRI, X-ray, ICU, CT scan, and video conferencing for remote surgeries. 
• Scientifically designated enclosures: hydrotherapy pools, expansive water bodies, and custom-designed spaces tailored for various species. 
• Research and academic collaborations: partnerships with renowned global wildlife experts, to advance conservation science. 
• The scale of the project: investment and animal care
• Total area: 3,000 acres, making it the largest wildlife rescues and rehabilitation centre in the world.  
• Project cost; while the exact investment remains undisclosed, initiative, indicating significant financial commitment. 
• Animal population: home to over 2,000 rescued animals from 43 species, including elephants, leopards, lions, tigers and reptiles. 

Entry fees and visitor experience

Since Vantara is not yet open, ticket prices remain unknown. However , once operational, it is expected to offer educational tours and interactive conservation programs, fostering awareness about wildlife protection. 

The vision behind vantara 

Anant Ambani envisioned Vantara as more just a sanctuary; it is a mission to protect endangered species, restore habitats, and of India. Rooted in the philosophy of ‘Jeev Seva’ (services to animals), the project aims to set a new global standard for wildlife conservation. 

With its public opening on the horizon, Vantara promises to be a game-changer, not just as a zoo, but as an innovative conservation and education hub. Keep and eye out for updates on its grand public debut.