Plan presented to modernise zoological park in Georgetown

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Based on a number of consultations with regional and international partners, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry along with several bodies drafted a master plan for the restoration, modernisation and upgrade of the zoological park of Guyana.

Protected Areas Commission (PAC) Commissioner Damian Fernandes explaining what the modernised zoological park should look like
Protected Areas Commission (PAC) Commissioner Damian Fernandes explaining what the modernised zoological park should look like

On Tuesday evening, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, speaking at the event hosted to launch the master plan for the zoo under the Three Parks Initiative, said government has been struggling to upgrade and modernise the zoological and other parks around the country.
Under this initiative, the minister said it is his hope that through direct and indirect influences, the plan would move forward.
Persaud said government has invested some Gy$ 150 million for the development of the zoological park, which has been neglected over the years.
“Financial resources would not be enough we have so far and funding is still needed,” the minister told this publication during a separate interview, but noted that the deputy Mexican ambassador has given her assurance that the Mexican government will assist Guyana in this regard.
The minister admitted that while monies have already been injected into the project and a lot more is still needed, the ministry has not gone on a “funding spree”, but rather will be hosting consultations to educate and showcase the master plan.
According to him, through these consultations, stakeholders can now be part of the initiative by signing on and having ownership and shares at the zoological park.
Protected Areas Commission (PAC) Commissioner Damian Fernandes said the aim is to connect the country’s interior and bring it to the people. He said the zoological park is very important and management is committed to developing and upgrading the facilities on a “step by step basis” through the newly-developed master plan.
The zoological park when completely modernised will have a coastal wetland for aquatic animals, a savannah area for the deer, tapirs and other related animals, mountainous highland for the small cats and rainforest for the harpy eagles.

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