Jos Wildlife Park
Jos Wildlife Park, known as one of the Plateau State's topmost tourist attractions and a place in Nigeria where nature has been conserved. The sights and sounds of nature and wildlife unfold in the park, located in the middle belt of Nigeria along the Jos- Miango road, about 5 Kilometres from the city of Jos, and covering an area of 8 square kilometres. It is one of the biggest natural/artificial zoological garden and park in Nigeria.[1]
The park is playing a major part in the development, promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria.[2]
History
In 1972, the Jos wildlife park was established by the then governor, Joseph Gomwalk.
Wildlife
The park is an habitat for various animals, mammals, birds, reptiles included.
- Herbivores: elephants, cattle, elands, gazelles and others can be found at the park
- Carnivores: the park has several lions, crocodiles, hyenas, pythons and other carnivores
- Birds: ostriches, the crowned crane, vultures are among the flight animals the park is proud too have [3]
In 2020, Mr Zendi Mukuk an animal lover donated a pregnant African rock python to the park.[4]
References
- "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- "How eco tourism can boost economy". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- "Animal lover donates pregnant python to Jos wildlife park". Daily Trust. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2021-12-29.