Van Vihar, Bhopal

Van Vihar is a national park located near Shyamla Hills near Upper Lake in Bhopal, which houses bird interpretation center and zoo. Spread over an area of about 4.45 km, the park comprises of some huge wire enclosures where carnivores like tigers, lions, leopards, bears and hyenas live according to the modern principles of zoo management. In contrast, herbivorous animals i.e. elephants, kangaroos, zebras, giraffes are kept in separate enclosures inside the park. The animals here are kept closest to their natural habitat, making it a haven for nature loving people.

1. The main attraction of the park are tiger, leopard, lion, bear, hyena, crocodile, gharial, snake, python etc.
2. You can spot birds like Kingfisher, Bulbul, Wagtail and some migratory species.
3. The park also has a rescue center that takes care of sick animals.
4. It is a good place for cycling and you can see a lot of animals in the open.
5. It is a one of a kind experience with the lake on one side and the animals in their natural habitat on the other.

📅 Last update: 2023-10-06 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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