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News18
05-05-2025
- News18
Noida to Welcome Its First Deer Park and Sunset Safari at Sector 91 Biodiversity Park
Last Updated: Noida's first Deer Park and Sunset Safari, set in Sector 91's Biodiversity Park, promises a unique blend of wildlife conservation, exotic species, eco-friendly evening adventures Noida is gearing up to unveil a one-of-a-kind destination that blends wildlife conservation with immersive experiences. The city's first-ever Deer Park and Sunset Safari is currently under development at the Biodiversity Park in Sector 91. Envisioned as an eco-friendly attraction, the project underscores a strong commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. Announcing the initiative, Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M shared that the development will take place in phases, adhering strictly to environmental regulations. 'We've decided to build the Deer Park and Sunset Safari gradually, and will bring on board two expert consultants to oversee the planning and execution," he said. A 30-Acre Haven for Wildlife and Visitors Sprawled across 30 acres, the upcoming park aims to offer visitors a unique blend of education and entertainment, with an estimated development cost of ₹40 crore. Though the project quietly received official approval in June 2024 from the Noida Authority Board, groundwork is only now picking up pace. A detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared in collaboration with a retired district forest officer to ensure ecological and operational accuracy. The Deer Park will feature a total of 132 deer from 10 distinct species, transforming the space into a curated, zoo-like setting. Several animals will be sourced from prominent zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Hyderabad. Adding a global touch, exotic species such as Springbok, Impala, Wildebeest, and Lesser Kudu will be imported from Africa. Additionally, deer rescued from the vicinity of the Noida International Airport will be relocated here to ensure their safety and care. One of the park's most exciting features is its Sunset Safari, designed to operate during evening hours up to 10 PM. Unlike conventional safaris, this one will use special spectrum lighting technology that offers clear visibility to visitors while maintaining a natural, night-like ambiance for the animals—ensuring their comfort and preserving nocturnal behavior patterns. Officials emphasize that the Deer Park and Sunset Safari will serve not just as a recreational space but also as an educational hub. With its focus on conservation and family-friendly experiences, the park is expected to emerge as a key attraction for residents of Noida and the surrounding NCR region. First Published: May 05, 2025, 09:29 IST
India Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Noida to start sunset safari in city's first deer park, 10 species to be brought
Noida, the main city in the NCR region, has been chosen to establish a deer park and sundown ride facility in the near future. The location for this ambitious project is the Biodiversity Park, situated in Sector 91. It will be the first of its kind in the area. A mini-zoo is to come up also in the near future where a collection of unusual animals from all over the country would be brought narrated by Mr Lokesh M, the top administrator of the town's business, the intention is to construct a deer field and a night-time animal ride. This will not be undertaken in a rush, but in field will consist of 132 deer of ten species. Animals will be from the cities of Lucknow, Kanpur, and Hyderabad. There will also be a few exotic animals, the names of which are Springbok, Impala, Wildebeest, and Lesser Kudu, which will be from distant deer which previously used to graze around the new airfield in Noida will also be brought here. The ride during sunset - Sunset Safari - will be scheduled in the evening.A special light will be used that lets people see, but still feels like night to the such work, two experts in zoology in such an affair shall be invited to offer their expertise. The plot area of the field will span more than thirty acres of land. The cost is estimated to be Rs 40 crore. The project was approved by the governing body last prepare the plan, a detailed document outlining the work -- referred to as a report -- is being drawn officers of Noida authorities assure that this work will not only be fun but informative as well. It is for people, young and old. They are expecting many coming from far and wide to view rides are currently popular in national parks and biodiversity reserves across India, most of which are located far from the capital.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Noida to rope in consultants to develop Deer Park, night safari
NOIDA: The Noida authority on Tuesday said that it has decided to rope in two expert consultants to help in developing two projects -- Deer Park and Sunset Safari –in the city's Sector 91 park for recreational purposes of the residents. The authority has invited proposals from interested consultants to finalise a qualified expert. 'We have decided to develop a Deer Park and Sunset Safari in a phased manner as per the rules. And to develop it we need experts, who will be engaged in the task,' said Noida authority chief executive officer Lokesh M. The authority has decided to undertake this project after approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA). The authority intends to develop a Deer Park, and Sunset Safari within the Biodiversity Park of Sector-91. Spread over 30 acres, the park is set to be the first facility of its kind in Gautam Budh Nagar district, offering visitors a unique opportunity to observe deer and waterbirds in a natural setting illuminated by spectrum lighting—a technology that mimics darkness for animals while providing clear visibility to humans. To be built at a cost of around ₹40 crore, the Deer Park project was approved by the Noida Authority Board in June 2024. Officials have now confirmed that the detailed project report (DPR) will soon be prepared under the guidance of a retired district forest officer (DFO). 'We want the expertise of experienced forest officers to ensure the project meets all wildlife norms,' the CEO said, adding that once the DPR is finalised, tenders will be floated for construction. 'The Deer Park is envisioned as a mini-zoo in compliance with CZA norms and will house 132 deer from 10 species. Among these are species sourced from zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Hyderabad, as well as African antelope species like the Springbok, Impala, Wildebeest, and Lesser Kudu, which will be imported. In addition, rescued deer from the Noida airport area will also be shifted to the facility,' said a Noida authority official aware of the development. Officials also said that another rescue centre is being developed near the Dhanauri Wetland, and some deer rescued or rehabilitated there may later be moved to the Sector-91 park. Meanwhile, about the Sunset Safari, officials said that spectrum lights will be used, allowing human visitors to see animals clearly even after dusk — up to around 10pm —while maintaining a natural night environment for the Sunset Safari aims to combine conservation, recreation, and education. Apart from enhancing biodiversity awareness, the park is expected to attract large numbers of visitors from Noida and neighbouring districts, contributing to eco-tourism and generating revenue through entry fees, officials said. Construction will begin, once the DPR is approved and contracts are awarded. The entire facility is expected to be developed in a single phase, they added.
The Herald Scotland
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
The Open packs them in but sometimes less can be more
The reason for this weary pessimism is that I've not played a heck of a lot this year. It's tricky, therefore, to gauge what kind of state my game will be in and, until I muddle through the first couple of holes, I'll not know whether the round will be a complete farce or just a mere fiasco. To help us negotiate the links, the good folk at The Renaissance provide each group with a forecaddie. Given I'll likely plonk my ball nowhere near the strategic position he takes up down the fairway, we'll probably end up communicating with each other from afar with some kind of elaborate maritime flag semaphore. Having that extra pair of eyes watching affairs unravel is always handy, of course. I don't know about you but when I look up, causing an awful shot, I'll always look down again in muttering, cursing disgust at the exact moment I should actually be looking up and watching my ball if I ever want to see the ruddy thing again. Our forecaddie will be kept busy. It's going to be busy, meanwhile, over the water at Royal Portrush when the Open returns to Northern Ireland in July. Last week, the R&A announced that the total attendance for the 153rd championship will be a whopping 278,000, some 40,000 more than the last time it was held at Portrush in 2019 and the second highest in Open history behind the 290,000 souls who shoehorned themselves into St Andrews in 2022. The queue for a pint at the town's well-kent Harbour Bar will probably stretch back to the Stena Line ferry terminal in Belfast. With Rory McIlroy returning home as Masters champion and a career grand slam winner – and who knows what else he's plonked on to his mantelpiece come July – the stampede through the gates will be like something you'd see on a nature documentary about the great migration of the Wildebeest. In the eyes of the R&A, big is, indeed, beautiful. Martin Slumbers, the former chief executive of the St Andrews-based governing body, was always a fan of the phrase, 'big-time sport needs a big-time crowd.' Now, I appreciate that vast ticket sales, and the revenue it all generates, does wonders for the R&A's terrific golf-related initiatives around the world but I always thought the relentless focus on said sales in recent years was a trifle tawdry. Look at Augusta and the spectator experience at the Masters? Less is more. A hierarchy has since developed in terms of Open venues as the organisers look more favourably at hosts that can easily accommodate the 200,000-plus mark. This emphasis on how many folk they can cram in gently dunts certain esteemed courses into the margins. That's a pity for some truly outstanding venues. The fact the Open is back at Portrush for a second time in just six years – it had been 68 years since the previous visit there – speaks volumes for the R&A's mantra of size matters. Muirfield, widely regarded as the finest, purest links in the world and a host of 16 Opens, hasn't staged the championship since 2013. In that time, of course, there was the small matter of a stooshie surrounding the Honourable Company's now defunct all-male membership policy. We all know, meanwhile, about the various issues with Turnberry. Putting all the off-course stuff to one side – and it's not easy to put Trump to one side for a start - it would still be a mighty shame if the iconic majesty of the Ailsa Course never held another Open. Royal Lytham, on the other hand, hasn't hosted an Open since Ernie Els pounced on Adam Scott's excruciating collapse to pinch the Claret Jug in 2012. Encased by the railway line and residential housing, the treasured Lancashire venue is now viewed as being a bit tight for the all-singing, all-dancing Open circus. The magnificence of the links, the cherished history and the robust nature of the golfing test, though, should take precedence over logistical challenges with infrastructure or reduced attendances. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking in this highly commercial age? Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the great Bobby Jones's first Open win in the first Open to be held at Lytham in 1926. Golf loves such commemorative nods to a storied past. But next season's Open is going to that other northwest powerhouse of Royal Birkdale. Lytham will, at least, host the Women's Open in 2026. Your correspondent will be a wizened auld you-know-what by the time the Open returns there, if it ever does. In the public ticket ballot for this year's showpiece, all the briefs were just about sold out in the time it took you to gasp the word 'ballot'. Big-time crowds, indeed. Portrush, then, will pack them in. It will pack the coffers too. But a big part of an Open is showcasing the very best links courses these isles offer, not just the ones that make the most money.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari earns 9 nominations
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Holiday World and Splashin' Safari announced it has received nine nominations in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Officials say these 'prestigious' nominations, selected by a panel of editors and industry experts, highlight what fans love about the theme park. Holiday World and Splashin' Safari says it has received nine nominations in the following six categories: Best Theme Park – Holiday World Best Outdoor Water Park – Splashin' Safari Best Water Coaster – Cheetah Chase, Mammoth, Wildebeest Best Roller Coaster – The Voyage Best Lazy River – Bahari River Best Wave Pool – Bahari Wave Pool, The Wave Maintenance project to start on Natcher Bridge in Daviess County 'We've never had this many nominations in a year, let alone all at once!' said Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Director of Communications and Fourth-Generation Owner at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. 'We're honored to receive this recognition from industry experts, and we hope everyone will help us reach the top by voting daily–especially for best water park and best water coaster.' Officials say voting for USA TODAY's 10Best Awards began March 24 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, and runs until April 21 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time. The top 10 winners in each category, as determined by reader votes, will be announced on April 30 at noon Eastern Time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
