Madhubala finds new home at Karachi's Safari Park

In asignificant move for animal welfare, Madhubala, the lone elephant at the Karachi Zoological Gardens, was transferred to Safari Park on Tuesday.

This relocation aims to provide her with a more natural environment and the companionship of two other elephants, The News reported.

The operation, conducted by the international organisation, Four Paws, involved a heavy container and crane to ensure a safe transfer over a distance of approximately 12.5 kilometres.

The meticulous process, which was conducted under the supervision of officials from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and Wildlife Department, took approximately four hours.

This movement momentarily halted traffic on the port city's Lyari Expressway.

Additionally, Four Paws was involved in this operation because special expertise and scientific knowledge are required to shift animals of massive size from one recreational place to another in the city.

A proper transfer route plan was adopted for the operation so that electricity wires and other infrastructure of the public utility services wouldn't obstruct the shifting process that should be completed without any hindrance.

The Four Paws representatives told media persons that the shifting process was completed successfully and the animal after her transfer was in peace. They said the change of captive area was a good decision for the health and upkeep of the animal. 

Fruits were served to Madhubala on her arrival at the Safari Park. A swimming pool was especially readied for her at the Safari Park as part of her enclosure area.

Madhubala had been kept alone at the Karachi Zoo after the death of her old companion elephant Noor Jahan, which died last year. Both Noor Jahan and Madhubala were brought to the Karachi Zoo from Tanzania in 2010 at a young age.

After the death of Noor Jahan, the concerned animal experts advised shifting Madhubala to the Safari Park, where she would get the company of two animals.