PM Narendra Modi visits Anant Ambani’s Vantara, the world's largest wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Anant Ambani’s Vantara, the world’s largest wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centre. During his visit, he visited various animal habitats within the rescue centre, where he was spotted marvelling at the endangered species.
A different kind of ‘black and white’: PM Modi observes a herd of zebras at Vantara.

Vantara is home to more than 2,000 species and over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals. Spotted here with a foreground of black and white, the PM is seen transfixed at the dazzle of Zebras. Did you know zebra stripes help regulate their body temperature? Black stripes absorb heat in the morning, while white stripes reflect light and help cool zebras in the sun.
A ‘cool’ crocodile appears at the water's surface to say ‘hi’

Vantara has rescued hundreds of crocodiles from an overcrowded facility in Tamil Nadu. It has also rescued crocodiles from African hunting lodges and from facilities in Mexico.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with an endangered Okapi

Okapis are unique among animals as exclusive folivores, relying primarily on plant fibres for nutrition. At Vantara, caretakers meticulously replicate their natural diet by providing an abundance of fresh leaves supplemented with essential vitamins and minerals.
A happy one-horned Rhino

PM Modi walks along Gauri, a one-horned rhino, as he feeds her. The Great One-Horned Rhino was once on the verge of extinction, with its population dwindling to just 200 in the early 20th century. However, due to strengthened conservation efforts and relentless anti-poaching measures, these majestic creatures are making an incredible recovery.
PM Modi with the rare Spix’s Macaw

Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, the Spix’s macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is now the focus of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reintroducing it to its natural habitat.
PM Narendra Modi at Koi pond

A rare Koi fish variety from Marusei Koi farm is seen at Vantara. Koi fish are known for their beautiful colours and are considered symbols of luck, prosperity and perseverance.
Fly high in the blue sky

PM Narendra Modi sets free rescued ring-necked Parakeets, giving them a chance to soar again in the open sky!
Reaching new heights

PM Modi gently feeds a Giraffe. Giraffes are the tallest land animals, with adult males reaching heights of 5.5 meters.