Advancing the Frontier of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Conservation
Founder of Reliance Foundation
Smt. Nita Mukesh Ambani
The Vedas have taught us the profound philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Vantara stands as a living testament to this belief. Mukesh and I are incredibly proud of our son, Anant, for creating the world’s largest rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar. Vantara is where the wounded find care, the voiceless are heard, and nature flourishes in harmony with humanity.
Our Founder
Shri. Anant Mukesh Ambani
I see God in animals and Vantara is my temple. It is born from a belief that every being, no matter how big or small, deserves dignity, care, freedom, and a chance to heal and live. At Vantara, we are not just saving animals; we are healing ecosystems, restoring balance, and redefining coexistence for our future generations.
Where Healing Begins
Amid the tranquil landscapes of Jamnagar, India, Vantara shelters over 150,000 animals representing 2,000+ species. Each one arrives with a story of struggle and survival. Through compassionate rescue, expert care, and nurturing support, we help them rediscover trust, safety, and the freedom they deserve.
Elephant Care Centre
Across 998 acres of protected land, the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust at Vantara shelters more than 260 elephants rescued from lives of hardship, from logging camps, city streets, and circuses. Here, they rediscover freedom, friendship, and the joy of living in an environment that mirrors the wild, cared for with compassion and respect.
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Hydrotherapy for Gentle Giants
Targeted pressurised jets gently massage the body to ease arthritis and joint pain, improve circulation, and support healing in elephants with chronic strain.
Advanced Elephant Surgery Care
State-of-the-art facilities and expert veterinarians perform advanced surgeries that restore mobility, vision, and overall quality of life for elephants.
Ayurvedic Healing Oil Therapy
Rooted in Ayurveda, therapeutic oil massages calm the body, ease chronic discomfort, and support deeper healing and long-term physical balance.
Food Enrichment for Elephants
From puzzle feeders to hidden treats, food enrichment keeps elephants mentally engaged, physically active, and connected to natural foraging instincts.
Wild Animals Rescue Centre
Across Vantara, the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC) provides a safe haven for rescued, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Established with CZA approval, it offers naturalistic homes, expert care, and Asia’s largest wildlife hospital. Animals receive advanced treatment and compassionate care, supporting recovery, rewilding, and long-term conservation outcomes.
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Advanced Wildlife Ambulance Care
GZRRC operates one of India’s most advanced wildlife ambulances, safely transporting animals of all sizes using climate control and specialised medical equipment.
Cooperative Care Through Training
Positive reinforcement builds trust between animals and handlers by replacing restraint with cooperation, allowing animals to participate willingly in their own care.
Science-Led Nutrition Programs
At GZRRC, nutrition is engineered with scientific accuracy, ensuring every animal receives a personalised, nutrient-rich diet that supports healing and vitality.
Healing Through Social Bonds
Carefully planned introductions help animals form stable social groups, reducing stress, improving well-being, and supporting emotional recovery through natural companionship.
Journey of Growth
Gauri, Our First Rescue
Recued after years in chains, her steps at Vantara, laid our foundation for compassionate care all beings.
Global Humanitarian Award
Our founder, Shri Anant Ambani, became the youngest and first Asian to receive a global honour for wildlife conservation.
World’s Largest Elephant Hospital
Advanced elephant hospital designed to treat three elephants simultaneously with specialist veterinary care.
Prani Mitra Award
Honoured with the national Prani Mitra Award 2025 for leadership in animal welfare and conservation.
Prime Minister Inauguration
Inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister, recognising a national vision for wildlife care.
Rewilding Spotted Deer
Rewilded 56 spotted deer into Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, strengthening ecosystem resilience.
Humane Conservation Certification
Certified by the Global Humane Society for meeting the highest standards of humane conservation.
National Referral Centre
Recognised as the National Referral Centre for Wildlife (West Zone) under the One Health framework.
World’s Largest Wildlife Hospital
Established a multispecialty wildlife hospital for advanced diagnostics, surgery and long-term care.
SEAZA Membership
Joined the Southeast Asian zoo network to exchange expertise and strengthen welfare practices.
Resource Hub
General Articles
Bridging the Welfare Gaps for Biodiversity
The rising leopard-human conflict poses a significant impediment to biodiversity conservation in the Indian subcontinent due to shifting public opinion.
Research Papers
Effects of enclosure complexity and visitor presence on the welfare of Asiatic lions.
In recent years, there has been much research into the individual effects of enclosure complexity and visitor presence on captive animal welfare. However, the inter-linkages between enclosure complexity and visitor presence and their combined influence on the welfare of large carnivores like Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) remains poorly understood. We compared the welfare status of 41 Asiatic lions housed in three types of enclosure, viz., off-display (N = 17), zoo-safari (N = 4), and on-display (N = 2) at Sakkarbaug zoological park. We scored enclosures based on their species-appropriateness of their design and levels of exposure to visitors. To measure the welfare impacts, we recorded the behaviour patterns of captive Asiatic lions between March 2015- January 2016, spanning 30 observation days per animal. We recorded both positive and negative welfare markers for study subjects, viz., behaviour diversity, spread of participation index, along with measures of stereotypy, and the activity budget of the study subjects. Zoo-safari and off-display enclosures were more featurerich and species-appropriate than the on-display enclosures. On-display enclosures had significantly higher levels of visitor presence as compared to zoo-safari enclosures, while the off-display enclosures had no visitors. Zoosafari and off-display enclosures accorded captive Asiatic lions sufficient withdrawal areas, which was unavailable at the on-display enclosures. Subjects housed at off-display and zoo-safari enclosures had similar behaviour patterns and welfare indices (species-typical behaviour diversity, enclosure usage patterns, and aberrant repetitive behaviours). In contrast, the behavioural welfare indices differed significantly across visitor levels in the low-complexity on-display enclosures. Animals housed in high complexity enclosures with minimal (zoo-safari) or no visitor presence (off-display) display overall better levels of positive welfare markers(behaviour diversity and uniform enclosure usage) than animals housed in low complexity enclosures with high visitor presence. Therefore, Asiatic lions housed in poorly designed on-display enclosures do not have access to the complex, feature-rich, large enclosures available to their conspecifics housed in the off-display and zoo-safari enclosures. Our results indicate that enclosure complexity is the most important factor affecting most of the welfare markers recorded in this study, while visitor presence primarily affected enclosure usage. Our findings showcase the importance of enclosure complexity and novelty in preventing and offsetting the repercussions of captivity and visitor presence in Asiatic lions.
Research Papers
First photographic records of aberrant white feathers in the threatened Lear’s macaw Anodorhynchus leari, with further notes on its breeding behavior
The Lear’s macaw Anodorhynchus leari is a globally threatened species, native to the sandstone cliffs of the Caatinga biome in northeastern region of Bahia, Brazil. The population in Canudos consists of a large breeding subpopulation and is protected by the local authorities. In August 2022 and January/February 2025, we obtained the first documented records of white aberrant feathers in three apparent breeding adults of the endangered Lear’s macaw during short visits to the breeding grounds. Here, we provide photographic records from the field along with other anecdotal observations concerning reproductive behavior, adding unpublished information from captive individuals to complement possible knowledge gaps about the breeding biology and sexual behavior of the species.
Research Papers
Positive Reinforcement Training Improves Behaviour and Welfare of Captive Indian Leopards (Panthera pardus fusca)
Rescued animals, including leopards, often experience stress from routine husbandry practices such as feeding, movement, and regrouping. Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT) has emerged as a valuable tool for reducing stress and enhancing the welfare of captive animals.
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