Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session VI
Visit to Balukhand
– Konark Sanctuary area
and nearby places
The field visit was organized with a purpose to
appreciate the prospect for linkage of in-situ and
ex-situ conservation. It is more important in view of
the fact that the ultimate goal of conservation breeding
in the zoo and release/reintroduction programme of
endangered species to it’s natural habitat, is to support
and ensure survival of the species in the wild.
Balukhand—Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, stretching
between Puri and Konark along the sea coast of orissa
is a place worth exploring. Participants enjoyed the
visit and explored natural habitats. They were briefed
about the significant aspects of the visited area.
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