The Jungle - Page 6

In response to growing concerns over unregulated tourism and recent human-tiger conflicts, the Karnataka government has reduced the number of daily safari trips in both Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves by one. The directive, issued by Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar

Kerala has inaugurated India’s first designer zoo, the Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthur, marking a milestone in the country’s approach to wildlife conservation and visitor experience. Spread across 338 acres of forested land near the Western Ghats, the zoo was opened by

Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh will welcome visitors to India’s first Cheetah Safari starting October 1, 2025. Guests can spot up to 16 free-roaming cheetahs, including cubs, through the Ahira and Peepalwadi gates, with bookings available online or at the park.

Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, has released its official safari schedule for the season, designed to align with daylight hours and changing weather conditions. The park, renowned for its tiger sightings and rich biodiversity, adjusts its timings

As Central India’s national parks prepare to reopen after the monsoon, tourists heading for tiger safaris will find higher entry and vehicle charges this season. Both Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) and Madhya Pradesh’s major reserves- Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, have revised

When eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into Kuno National Park in September 2022, the move sparked both hope and hesitation. Three years later, that experiment has its first success story: Mukhi, a female cub born in Kuno, has officially grown into

Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to become India’s newest tiger reserve after approval from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in July 2025. Spanning 804 sq km, the sanctuary has emerged as a model of community-driven conservation and sustainable tourism. With

Uttar Pradesh’s National Parks and Tiger Reserves will now open earlier for tourists, starting November 1 instead of November 15, allowing visitors an additional 15 days to explore the state’s wildlife destinations. The Forest Department is finalizing preparations, with an official order