Noida to unveil Rs 22 crore waste-to-wonder Jungle Trail wildlife park in July
A new park related to wildlife is going to open in Noida, and what a wonder! Called Jungle Trail Park, this 20-acre ecotourism site has been built from 500 tonnes of waste that is made up of scrap metal, bolts, fuel tanks, chains and more. The park will be available for trial visits on June 25 before a formal inauguration in July by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which will likely happen in early July.advertisementSimilarly, the park has been built for visitors from Noida, Delhi, Greater Noida and Faridabad. Developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Noida Authority and Z-Tech, a private firm, the park was developed for Rs 22 crore, according to the reports.WHAT IS JUNGLE TRAIL DIFFERENT?
This is not a typical animal park or zoo. Jungle Trail is unique because it embraces eco-sustainability and artistic creativity:Each sculpture of an animal is made from recyclables such as chains, scraps, fuel tanks, metal rods, and old machinery.The park is also backing the Swachh Bharat Mission. It demonstrates that waste can be converted to art and education.As a nighttime option, visitors will experience a "Night Safari" with light-up sculptures for an authentic jungle feel in ambient light."All sculptures, gazebos, lights, benches, etc. are made from recycled materials," says Isha Chaudhary, Vice President of Z-Tech. "This park is a testament to our commitment to protecting the environment."INSIDE THE JUNGLE TRAIL: A GLOBAL WILDLIFE TOURThe park is divided into four wildlife zones, each representing animals from different parts of the world. With over 700 life-sized sculptures, visitors can take a global tour of biodiversity without ever leaving Noida.African SavannahadvertisementWalk among lions, giraffes, and elephants as you explore models of Africa's great grasslands.Asian JunglesTigers, deer, and colourful birds offer a glimpse into the rich forests of Asia.Australian OutbackThis zone features kangaroos and emus, celebrating the unique wildlife of Australia.Polar RegionsCool down in icy scenes with polar bears and penguins made entirely from scrap metal.Each zone is designed to be terminally interactive and educational, particularly for families and student groups. Kids will be taught how to learn about wildlife, conservation and recycling in an interesting, visual and engaging way.
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