Vietnam plans a zoo

NINH BIN : Vietnam plans to invest in the first-ever national wildlife park , or open zoo, to save endangered species and also attract tourists once it opens in 2025.
The US$344-million park will be located in Ninh Binh province near Phu Long and Ky Phu villages in Nho Quan district, covering 1,155 hectares.
The project will showcase wildlife from around the world and its creators claim it will also be a sanctuary for Southeast Asian animals that are endangered. It could have as many as 3,000 wild animals representing 250 species, when fully operational.
It will comprise six areas; animal zones; entertainment; services; a section for research and sites for displaced residents and staff housing.
Building the park will involve the government repossessing land that is used by some communities.
The wildlife zone will have three themes; African deserts, South American jungles and tropical forests in Asia.
The park could welcome about 5 million visitors, while providing jobs for nearly 2,500 local residents once it opens in 2025.
Initial site clearance and construction of a small part of the park’s facilities will be used as a base from which to work from will begin on the main park areas by 2015.
Ninh Binh is about 90 km from Hanoi to the south and is located on a river delta. With over 1,400 sqm of natural area, Ninh Binh has forests, sea and a diverse system of fauna and flora.
The province popular attractions are Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Cuc Phuong National Park, Trang An Grottoes and Van Long Nature Reserves. There are also many historical sites, such as Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bich Dong Pagoda, Thai Vi Temple, Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, and Tam Diep Defense Line (Vietnam War era).

Sourced: ttrweekly