A team of veterinarians and wildlife experts from global animal welfare organization has reached Pakistan to visit Karachi’s Safari Park on Tuesday (today) to make necessary housing arrangements for Madhubala.
The delegation’s visit is part of a larger plan to expand the Safari Park’s elephant enclosure by an additional three and a half acres.
The Safari Park officials have already designated an area measuring one and a half acres for the elephants Sonia and Malika, while they are currently considering keeping Madhubala separately.
To support and secure Madhubala’s future in order to not face the same fate as Noor Jehan, authorities have agreed to relocate her and establish a sanctuary for the three elephants, which should follow international standards.
The international wildlife experts will evaluate the suitability of this arrangement, and will provide recommendations if needed.
In addition to evaluating the accommodation arrangements, the team will also check the physical fitness of the two captive African elephants, Sonia and Malika, to ensure that they are healthy and able to adjust to their new living conditions.
The expansion of the Safari Park’s elephant enclosure is aimed to improve the conditions of captive elephants in Pakistan.
The recommendations provided by the FOUR PAWS team during their visit will be given careful consideration and implemented as needed, as affirmed by the officials.
This includes the construction of a house for Madhubala, if deemed necessary by the delegation.
The presence of the foreign veterinarians is a significant stride in the park’s effort to enhance the living conditions of Madhu Bala, Sonia, and Malika.
