This Waste-To-Wonder Park In Noida Will Let You Walk With Tigers, Lions, And Giraffes
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Noida's Jungle Trail is expect to officially open for visitors next month. Spread over 20 acres, the park is divided into four themed zones to offer an immersive experience.
The much-anticipated Noida's Jungle Trail is all set to open for visitors next month. The waste-to-wonder park also includes a trail, and authorities are ready to open it for a trial run on June 25, which will be followed by an official opening in early July.
As the final touches are being added, officials say the main entry gate, cafeteria, and some paintwork are still pending. Deputy Director (Horticulture) of Noida Authority, Anand Mohan Singh, confirmed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be invited to inaugurate the park.
About Noida Jungle Trail
Spread across 20 acres, the park is strategically located to draw visitors from Noida, Delhi, Greater Noida, and Faridabad. Developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, it has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 22 crore by the Noida Authority in collaboration with private firm Z-Tech, which has previously created parks like UP Darshan Park and Happiness Park in Lucknow.
Isha Chaudhary, vice-president of Z-Tech, said, 'Every animal and artistic installation at the park has been designed using scrap materials like nuts, bolts, rods, chains, and fuel tanks. This reinforces our dedication to protecting the environment and our support towards the Swachh Bharat Mission."
She continued, 'At this park, visitors can also experience a night Jungle Safari, where illuminated sculptures and ambient lighting create an authentic, life-like adventure." According to her, all sculptures, gazebos, lighting fixtures, and furniture have been made using recycled and repurposed materials. Nearly 500 tonnes of iron waste have been transformed into intricate installations, turning discarded metal into stunning visual experiences.
Divided into four themed zones, the park offers an immersive wildlife experience. The Jungle Trail alone features over 700 life-sized animal sculptures representing species from six continents, including elephants, tigers, camels, and exotic birds.
The African Savannah features majestic animals like elephants, lions, and giraffes, while the Asian Jungles bring to life the rich biodiversity of the continent with tigers, deer, and exotic birds. The Australian Outback introduces visitors to unique species such as kangaroos and emus, and the Polar Regions transport you to icy landscapes inhabited by penguins and polar bears. Each zone promises an immersive experience through intricately crafted, life-sized sculptures made entirely from scrap materials.
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June 16, 2025, 14:03 IST
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