The Chandigarh Bird Park at Sukhna Lake attracted over 4.5 lakh visitors in its very first year, UT administration exposed throughout the anniversary events on Tuesday.
UT chief conservator of forests Debendra Dalai offered the figures for the in 2015, stating it speaks volume of the appeal of the park.
” Individuals of Chandigarh have actually constantly valued the credibility and charm of nature. The facility of the Chandigarh Bird Park near to Sukhna Lake will go a long method in the history of Chandigarh”, he stated.
Arranged by the department of forest and wildlife, the events were participated in by UT consultant Dharam Friend– who revealed totally free entry to the park on Wednesday, November 16, to mark the turning point.
” Free entry to the park will help with more individuals to check out and value the charm of nature, and in turn can add to preservation of the avi-fauna. The park has actually ended up being a should check out location for nature enthusiasts and kids, both citizens along with visitors going to Chandigarh,” the UT consultant stated while inaugurating the recently developed premade ticket counter at the entry gate. He likewise launched 15 newborn Budgerigar parakeets into their aviary.
Dharam Friend likewise planted saplings and dispersed the rewards to school kids who took part in a drawing/poster competitors on the style– “My Chandigarh, My Bird Park”.
Chandigarh Bird Park, established over a location of 6.5 acres, was inaugurated by Avita Kovind, the then Very First Girl of India on November 16, 2021. The park has 4 uniquely-designed aviaries mimicing the natural environment of unique birds.