Karnataka: The first ever in Karnataka and the second ‘Crocodile park’ in India has been opened for the public at bank of Kali river in front of Dandelappa temple in Dandeli of Uttara Kannada district on Sunday. ( January 30).
The first Crocodile park of Karnataka has been developed in two acre land near ancient Dandelappa temple at the banks of Kali river in Dandeli. To make the park more attractive, replica’s of the crocodile and other wild animals have also developed here.
MLA RV Deshpande who opened the park said that it has been developed in the cost of Rs 3.5 crore in collaboration with the tourism department and PWD department. There is supportive environment for the Eco-tourism in the dense forest of Dandeli-Joida. This initiative will encourage tourism as well as create jobs to the local residents.
The park was proposed to be inaugurated last year but it was delayed due to the COVID19 situation in the state. Now the park is open for the public and entry for the tourist at the park is free at present.
