NGOs Demand Permanent Ban on Animal Imports to Vantara Zoo

Twenty-seven global conservation organizations have urged Vantara, a private zoo owned by India's Ambani family, to impose a permanent moratorium on wild animal imports. This follows Vantara's temporary ban until June 2027. NGOs warn a one-year pause may encourage traffickers to stockpile animals, urging stricter wildlife transfer criteria. A 2025 CITES report raised concerns over the origin and scale of animals imported to Vantara.

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