Vantara Wildlife Initiative: In a big step towards saving and caring for wild animals around the world, Vantara, a wildlife initiative led by Anant Ambani, is currently training a special group from Congo, Africa. This group includes 15 people — doctors for animals (veterinarians), animal scientists (biologists), and support staff — who have come all the way from the Kinshasa Zoo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
This three-month training is being held at Vantara’s Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It is specially designed to teach them how to better care for animals like monkeys, birds, and reptiles in a safe and natural way.
Training That Matches Congo’s Needs
This training is not general or random. It is based exactly on what the Kinshasa Zoo in Congo needs. Vantara planned everything after talking to the zoo team. The goal is simple: to teach useful skills that can be used immediately at their zoo and in wildlife areas across Congo.
For the past seven weeks, the team from Congo has been learning how to:
- Feed animals the right way
- Keep animal homes clean and safe
- Design open, comfortable animal enclosures
- Make animals feel happy and healthy with smart activities (called enrichment)
To help the visitors understand better (since most of them speak French), the classes are slower and simpler, with translators, pictures, and live demonstrations.
Role-Based Training in July
Now, the training is becoming more focused depending on what each person does.
- Veterinarians are learning about animal body structure, checkups, treating sick animals, giving medicines, doing surgeries, and handling emergencies.
- Biologists are learning about animal food planning, behaviour, and how to build better homes for each species.
- Support staff are being trained to take care of feeding, cleaning, hygiene, and safety — especially in zones where humans and animals interact.
Global Friendship in Conservation
Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta, Director at Vantara, said:
“At Vantara, we believe that saving animals should not be limited by borders. We are happy to train our friends from Congo and support them in caring for animals in their country. The Congo Basin is one of the most important natural areas in the world, and we’re proud to help protect it.”
The team from Congo is said to be actively participating in all activities and learning with great interest.
What’s Coming Next at Vantara?
According to Vantara’s press release, more important wildlife events are planned:
- National Elephant Mahout Meet – July 2025
- National Wildlife Veterinary Training – August 2025
- National Zoo Directors’ Conference – October 2025
These events will bring together animal experts, forest officials, and zoo directors from all over India and abroad to share ideas and improve animal care.
Conclusion:
This training by Vantara is a strong example of how India can lead in global wildlife conservation. It is not just about animals in India, but about sharing knowledge and care with the world. For people in Congo, this training means better lives for their animals. For India, it is a matter of pride and progress.
