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A significant Biological Park is established in Pilikula Nisarga Dhama has major focus on the wildlife species of Western Ghats. The park is named as Dr. Shivaram Karnath Biological Park. The park consists of an area of 82 hectares.

In accordance with prevailing laws, the central Zoo Authority of India has recognized the park. As per modern Zoological practices, the animal enclosures have been designed to closely resemble its natural habitat.
The park has a Veterinary hospital with operation theatre, diagnostic lab and other facilities like treatment squeezers, close observation cages, and hand raring facilities for young ones, tranquilising guns and drugs, Proper underground drainage facility is provided for enclosures.
Objectives of the Pilikula Biological Park:
(i) Showcase the rich fauna of the Western Ghats.
(ii) Conservation and breeding of endangered species found in the Western Ghats for display, exchange, breeding loans and rehabilitation to the wild in keeping with the National Policy and guidelines from time to time.
(iii)Promote awareness among the public in general and children in particular on the need to protect and conserve wild-life and its habitat.
(iv)Encourage research and scientific studies useful for zoo and wildlife management.
(v) To function as a rescue centre for orphaned animals in the region.
(vi) Recreation for the purpose of providing wholesome, healthy educational activity by utilizing the natural features. |