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.

MOROCCO TO FINALLY A REAL ZOO

MOROCCO TO FINALLY A REAL ZOO

This is the weekend that the new Rabat Zoo opens its doors. Achieved with an investment of 460 million dirhams, the new site includes five ecosystems including tropical forests and savannah
             
It is the Crown Prince Moulay Al Hassan inaugurated today, Monday, January 9, the big zoo in Rabat. The public opening is scheduled for next weekend. Meanwhile, an open day for the press and a communication campaign to announce the event will be organized. This zoo is considered the second largest in Africa after that of South Africa. Indeed, its implementation required 460 million dirhams, entirely covered by the sale of the site of the former menagerie of animal Temara. "We now have a zoo that meets international standards. Its implementation has enabled us to acquire and develop specific skills and complex, which will be of great use for future projects in the remaining landbank, "said Abdeladim Lhafi CEO of National Zoological Garden and High Commissioner waters and forests in the fight against desertification. According to him, this knowledge will be used to perform the Night Safari, the other component of the project. It will present the life of the nocturnal wildlife. According to the business plan, it is expected 900,000 visitors per year, or 10% of a population within a radius of 100 km and an estimated 9 million people. And operating costs amounted to 50 million dirhams.


Abdeladim Lhafi setting revenue to cover maintenance costs. If the world, zoos are funded through the state or region, Rabat is quite different. But it has found a solution by encouraging sponsorship animal species like the lion of the Atlas and spies bald. For the latter species, Morocco is the only country in the world where there is a viable colony in the wild, he recalls. Several companies have responded positively to the sponsorship system. BMCE Foundation, OCP, of cement ... decided to sponsor animal species endangered or extinct. Many corporate citizens who use these symbols to give the label of sustainable development into their products.
The second approach is to generate resources in the concession of three restaurants inside the zoo circuit. In addition, there are five kiosks selling crepes, cotton candy, juice and ice. At the entrance, another restaurant, independent of the zoo, where it is possible to dine in front of Atlas lions separated by a bay window. These institutions will not be sold immediately. Lhafi expects the opening to negotiate better contracts. Several offers were submitted.

Animals in Morocco

Animals in Morocco





Animals in Morocco are of diverse types, with considerable variations in their food tendencies and types of habitations. Generally Animals in Morocco refers to wild and domestic organisms together, both of which exert positive influences on the surrounding environment of the country.



Dorcas Gazelle is one of the primary Morocco Animals. It is the smallest of all gazelles, with the longest pair of legs. Both males and female Gazelles possess long, curved horns. They are mostly vegetation in nature, thriving especially on Acacia leaves. They are active generally during early mornings and evenings, and remain hidden during proper daytimes owing to the scorching heat of the desert areas in which they live. The most striking feature about a Dorcas gazelle is that it can survive without water throughout its lifetime, as the total water demand of this animal is met by the plants it feeds upon.

Fennec Fox, the smallest of all foxes is an integral part of the Wildlife in Morocco. Its big eyes and huge ears help it to remain cool amidst the intense desert heat as well as take notice of potential foods or enemies. Its usual habitation is the burrows near the Sahara Desert region, where it sleeps during daytime to avoid the outside heat. After the darkness, it comes out of the burrows for hunting lizards and other insects and eats fruit and eggs also.

Sloughi is a dog and another important Moroccan Fauna. Also called the "Arabian Sighthound", it belongs to the same family as the salukis, greyhounds and Afghans. This beast in Morocco is bred mainly for hunting purposes. Its long legs help it to run very fast. Sloughis as a well-known animal life in Morocco is intelligent, faithful and friendly with children.