In which state has Asia’s first desert night safari park been approved?

The Central Zoo Authority approved Asia’s first desert night safari park at Juna Deesa in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on August 12, 2026; it will be developed over 103 hectares at a cost of ₹542.14 crore. The project includes five night safari enclosures and a day-time zoo, showcasing approximately 2,700 animals and birds across 83 species to promote wildlife conservation and sustainable eco-tourism.