Virtual Zoo to be open in Islamabad soon

ISLAMABAD: During a visit to the historic Islamabad Zoo, Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed, IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan, and architect Naeem Pasha reviewed several ideas for reviving it in accordance with the high court’s directive.

A meeting of the IWMB was held at the IWMB site office, where IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan gave an update on the future plans for the now-defunct Marghazar Zoo.

The purpose is to build the site accessible to the citizens of Islamabad. A visual exhibition, educational 3D presentations, and animatronic animal models will engage and educate the audience about wildlife and the need to preserve their freedom.

When it comes to building up and resurrecting the site, CDA Chairman Amer Ali promised that the authority is willing to develop a PC-I based on standards established by the IWMB.

The concept proposal will be discussed during a meeting on Friday at CDA headquarters. In addition, a six-week deadline has been established for the creation of the resurrection effort, which will concentrate on teaching and knowledge rather than the capture of live animals.

The Islamabad High Court ordered the zoo to close in December of that year. Elephant Kaavan’s deteriorating health revealed the zoo’s deplorable circumstances, which led to the court’s decision to relocate all animals.