Byculla, Goregaon zoos won’t be combined

MUMBAI: The State Government has finally dropped the idea of combining the Byculla Zoo with its ambitious Rs1,200 crore international zoo project at Goregoan.

The BMC has opposed the merger, and has announced plans to renovate of the zoo.

Thus, the idea has been dropped, and the state has asked for a special sanction to operate the Goregaon zoo.

“As per Central Zoo Authority’s rules no city can have two zoos, but we have sought special permission as our zoo is also a conservation and reproduction centre. If the BMC wants to upgrade their Byculla Zoo, let them go ahead,” said Babanrao Pachpute, Forest Minister.