Morocco: Rabat zoo new operational

It will require a total investment of 813 million dirhams and based on a new design: animals evolve almost freely in pens restoring their natural environment. 3.5 MDH will be spent for the purchase of new species.
It is in 2011 in Rabat qu'ouvrira the new zoo. And the event will be the new size as zoo addresses a completely new concept in Morocco. Unlike the current zoo, or at least what remains of it, the concept is based on animal collection presented to the public, again, he wants to be a "key link for species protection, research and education on the environment, "says Said Hajib, Director of National Zoological Park. So finally the time when the animals seemed unhappy in their cages. The design and development of the new park based on an open concept. "The animals evolve freely in a natural environment similar to their native habitat, thereby immersing the visitor into a discovery of the most surprising aspects of animal life and marvel at the diversity of life" Hajib says.

Managed by the "National Zoological Gardens SA" (a company founded in 2007 and is 100% owned by the state), the zoo will also play a role in educating the general public and students through fun animations and media .
"In addition, the concept of immersion in the landscape meets the environmental needs of wild animals in captivity in a realistic reconstruction of existing ecosystems in nature, particularly through enclosures modeled on natural habitat for the benefit both animal residents and visitors, "said the superintendent. Like a cinematograph film in 3D, the visitor will have the impression of being in the landscape where animals evolve.

Morocco in the spotlight

The specificities of the Morocco continent will be highlighted in this new building designed for the presentation, too, Wildlife Moroccan Saharan Africa. To achieve this goal, the project designers offer attractions such as the reproduction of the Atlas mountains with a height of more than 15m, watching hippos and crocodiles through windows, creating "the effect of face to face with the animals, scenes simulating the desert, savannah, wetlands and tropical forests. "
Thus, different circuit arrangements and modern design will allow visitors to better understand the lifestyle of animals in the wild. There will, in fact, a kind of perfect communion between man and animal.
Regarding acquisition processes of different animal species, says Mr. Hajib surveys were launched with numerous zoological institutions around the world. "Giraffes, rhinos, buffalos, cheetahs are acquired from zoos and parks in Africa, Asia and Europe with whom we exchange programs and cooperation." The budget reserved for this purpose, it is estimated at 3.5 million dirhams.
Note finally that the heritage animal as well as the logistics of the current zoo will be redeployed in the new zoo based on the concept and guidelines developed in his master plan.