Gandhinagar/Amreli, August 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Gujarat Forest Department has begun work on a 100-hectare special enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to accommodate Asiatic lions involved in attacks on humans, in an effort to address human-wildlife conflict while keeping the animals in a natural environment.
The enclosure is being developed within Ambardi Safari Park, a reserved forest area located in the Gir Protected Area near Dhari. Lions identified as having been involved in attacks on people will be relocated from areas where they pose a threat and housed in the designated enclosure.
Dr Jaipal Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, said the area would be fenced and developed to provide suitable conditions for such lions.
“Lions involved in human attacks will be kept in a suitable environment by fencing a designated area at Ambardi Safari Park. Necessary instructions have been issued for this work, and the required work has been initiated,” he said.
The initiative comes a day before World Lion Day on August 10, which seeks to promote awareness about lion conservation and protection.
The state government said several schemes and projects for the conservation and protection of Asiatic lions have been implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
The Forest Department undertakes scientific wildlife relocation as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict, provide safe habitats, maintain ecological balance and support the long-term conservation of wildlife.
Wild animals entering villages and other populated areas are generally captured safely and released in suitable forest locations. Relocation is also carried out when animals require treatment for injury or illness, for population management or when they need to be shifted to a more appropriate habitat.
Lions and leopards straying into agricultural fields or residential areas may similarly be captured and relocated to safe sanctuary or forest areas. Crocodiles found near human settlements around lakes and riverbanks may also be moved to suitable water bodies.
Ambardi Safari Park, near Dhari in Amreli district, covers around 365 hectares. Established in 2017 with a focus on wildlife conservation and nature awareness, the park has emerged as a wildlife tourism destination in the Gir region.
The park is home to Asiatic lions, leopards, chital, nilgai, chinkara, peafowl and several bird species. Its safari facilities and natural setting have also contributed to local employment and eco-tourism in Amreli district.
The proposed 100-hectare enclosure will function as a separate designated area within the larger safari park specifically for lions involved in human attacks.
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