Butterfly parks absorbs visitors even before formal launch
Posted on: 14/Aug/2015 8:51:04 AM
Even before the formal launch of the butterfly park at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, there are several visitors to it. This park is of the shape of caterpillar and is built over an area of 2.7 hectares near Otteri lake, say zoo authorities. The park is set up at a cost of Rs 4 crore. This park will house hundreds of colorful winged insects. This population will be boosted and enhanced by the butterfly conservatory.
· Host of plants
· Nectar gardens
· Walkway and pathways
· Breeding and rearing centres
· Rock gardens
Above are some of the inclusions in the garden. Different stages of growth of butterflies will be backed by larval and adult host plants. These exotic varieties of insects are housed in ten spacious enclosures.
K.S.S.V.P. Reddy, the director of Arignar Anna Zoological Park says there are partly open space and concrete covered structures in the park. These are designed for providing adequate space for these insects. They are set up with nesting boxes stuffed with waste wood which will help them when they turn broody. This will provide necessary warmth to the insects and help them in hatching eggs without any risk elements.
The zoo was visited by Minister for Forests M.S.M. Anandan and Animal Husbandry Minister T.K.M. Chinnaiyya and discussed about the progress of works. The ministers were accompanied by District Collector V.K. Shanmugham, Environment and Forests Principal Secretary Hans Raj Varma. Construction of an office for Chief Project Director, Tamil Nadu Biodiversity and Greening Project, (TBGP) and an interpretation centre was overseen by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (in-charge) (PCCF) V. Melkani.
