Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has
tied up with India’s no 1 wildlife channel Animal Planet to sensitize citizens
of Mumbai, especially children, about the importance of wildlife. In a
first-of-its-kind initiative, MCGM will launch its 3D Theater located inside
V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo, powered with world class content from Animal Planet,
starting February 01, 2019. The entry to
the theatre will be free for students from MCGM schools; there will be a nominal
fee of Rs. 50 for non-MCGM school students/ individuals.
V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo is the first zoo in the
country to launch a theatre inside its premises. The soon to be launched cinema
with a seating capacity of more than 200 will showcase 4 shows a day. The first
show will start at 11:00 hours while the last show will be screened at 16:00
hrs every day. V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo attracts more than 15,000 individuals on
a week day while regular weekend entries crosses 30,000. The launch of a new
theatre, powered by marquee content from Animal Planet, will give a tremendous
boost to the popularity of the Zoo along with sensitizing visitors about
wildlife.
Hon’ble Mayor, Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, said,
“Following the success of MCGM’s initiative with respect to the Humboldt
Penguin Gallery at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo which has
garnered wide ranging interest from the citizens of Mumbai, we are pleased to
announce this one of a kind initiative in which MCGM is tying up with Discovery
Communications India to bring exciting documentaries from their wildlife
channel Animal Planet which will be screened exclusively for the visitors of
the zoo. Our aim, through this entertainment led initiative, is to make every
Mumbaikar sensitive about the importance of wild life.”
Speaking on the occasion, Ajoy Mehta, Municipal
Commissioner, MCGM, said, “The state of art theater at V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo
was conceptualized because we wanted to give a new-age dimension of learning
led entertainment; with a larger cause of educating the young generation of India
about the importance of wild life. We
are delighted that Animal Planet has joined hands with us in this unique
initiative. Initially, we are starting off with a line-up of 5 shows which will
be changed at regular intervals to keep the audiences engaged.”
“We expect natural traction for the soon to be
launched theatre. In addition, we will also launch an aggressive school reach
out campaign inviting students from MCGM schools to experience the world class
theatre,” added Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta.
Zulfia Waris, Vice President, Premium &
Digital networks, Discovery Communications India said, “It is an honor for us
to work along with MCGM in sensitizing citizens of Mumbai, especially children,
about wild life. The initial line-up of
documentaries offered to the V.J.B. Udyan & Zoo theatre are entertaining
and at the same time thought provoking - emerging from the fascinating
intersection of the animal, human and natural worlds. We are confident that
this unique initiative will go a long way in engaging and awakening viewers to
the need for animal welfare and conservation.”
Animal Planet’s marquee documentaries like ‘Jawai:
India’s Leopard Hills’, ‘African Wild’, ‘Mysterious Wilds Of India’, ‘Extinct
Or Alive’ and ‘Speed Of Life’ are being be showcased at Mumbai Zoo Theater.
About the shows
Jawai: India’s Leopard Hills-
Watch the fascinating story of co-existence
between wild predators and human from the rare footage from Jawai, a
picturesque location in Rajasthan surrounded by hills. The village is situated
near the Jawai dam, which makes it a paradise for the wildlife enthusiast!
Leopards, the shyest of the big cats, can be sighted in these areas on a fairly
regular basis.! They live on rocky outcrops, similar to African 'kopjes' and
wander close to human habitation regularly. This show reveals leopard behavior
like never before and challenges widely held opinion about the big cat.
Wild Africa-
Join an exclusive Big 5 Safari as a guest in one
of South Africa's most celebrated private game reserves. Witness an array of
spectacular wild animal sightings as we take you on a game drive early each
morning, and late each afternoon. We move carefully through the African bush,
seeking out the animals who make their home there, from creatures as small as
francolin fowl to those as large as an elephant. The game rangers use their
incredible tracking skills to locate the elusive leopard and complete a perfect
African Big 5 Safari.
Mysterious Wilds Of India-
Watch magical moments from Indian cameraman
Sandesh Kadur’s lens. He's on assignment for a feature that examines how wild
species can survive in a country like India. This film shares inspiring stories
of India's wild species and how they live, survive and sometimes even thrive in
a crowded human world. People have moved in to every part of this country
forcing India's wild creatures to share their food, water and land. So what
does it take for a wild species to survive and thrive in this crowded human
landscape? It's a complicated, inspiring and sometimes unexpected story of
shared lives: This is 21st Century Wild India.
Extinct or Alive-
What if extinct animals weren't really extinct?
Forrest Gallante, a wildlife biologist, is scouring the globe using cutting
edge technology on his mission to find species that the world has stopped
looking for. With a deep passion for and knowledge of all animals, Forrest
tangles with remote and sometimes dangerous environments, seeking out evidence
and eyewitnesses to track and bring back to life creatures mistakenly labeled
as extinct.
Speed of Life-
So much of nature functions much faster or slower,
lighter or darker, larger or smaller than can be appreciated with the naked
eye. The subtle nuances and hidden majesty of the natural world will now be
revealed by using all of modern technology to manipulate time, light and size
to analyze THE SPEED OF LIFE.
About Animal Planet
Animal Planet is India’s number 1 wildlife channel
that immerses viewers in entire spectrum of life in the animal kingdom with
high quality content. For more than 20 years in India, Animal Planet has
carried purposeful programming from every corner of the world capturing the
beauty and splendor of the animal kingdom. The channel has recently adopted a
new brand philosophy ‘Humans Like Us’.
As a part of the new brand purpose, Animal Planet has sharpened focus on
stories linked to animal conservation as it aims to awaken viewers to the need
for animal welfare and conservation.
About Discovery Communications India
Discovery Communications India, the country’s
leading infotainment player, is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and
entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its portfolio of 12
channels including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery HD World,
Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids, Discovery JEET, Animal
Planet HD World, TLC HD World, Discovery Tamil and a premium sports channel
DSPORT. From survival to natural history, wonders of science to extreme jobs,
motoring to travel and lifestyle, and the latest engineering marvels to
original content productions to live sporting events, each channel offers
distinct must-watch programming to engage viewers across the country. Discovery Communications India is a division
of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific (DNAP). For more information, please visit
corporate.discovery.com
