Noida: Noida is set to get its first Deer Park by Dec, with the Noida Authority developing a 30-acre facility within the 75-acre Biodiversity Park in Sector 91.The project, estimated at Rs 40 crore, is being developed as a mini-zoo in accordance with Central Zoo Authority norms.The facility is being planned under the guidance of two retired Indian Forest Service officers appointed as wildlife planning experts, and approval was obtained from the CZA.The new park will expand urban green space, offer recreational attractions and support scientific research on deer behaviour, ecology and conservation strategies. It will also drive wildlife conservation and environmental awareness through guided tours, interactive exhibits, workshops and interpretative signage.The Biodiversity Park in Sector 91 is known for its natural landscape zones, and the park is home to more than 100 species of native plants, more than 120 species of medicinal herbs and several other varieties of vegetation.The Noida Authority board approved the Deer Park project in June 2024. Following this, the Authority prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR). IIT Jammu vetted the report before the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) granted approval in April 2025.Construction commenced in December 2025 with an initial completion deadline of June 2026. However, officials stated that Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions disrupted construction activities and delayed the timeline. The Authority now aims to complete the project by Dec 2026.The deer enclosures are already being set up, and a boundary wall to separate them from the biodiversity park is in place.“A pathway, along with facilities like ticket counters, a veterinary clinic and a keepers’ room, will be constructed. The project will be ready in 4-5 months,” said Anand Mohan Singh, deputy director (horticulture) of the Noida Authority.The park will house nine species of deer in enclosures, along with a variety of bird species. The species include mouse deer, hog deer, swamp deer, Indian antelopes, African antelopes, spotted deer, sambar deer and barking deer.Deer will be sourced from zoos in Lucknow, Delhi, Assam, Kanpur and Mysuru, alongside rescued animals from the Noida airport area. Authorities also propose importing African species like springbok, impala, wildebeest and lesser kudu.
