The Supreme Court of India granted final approval on July 16, 2026 for the Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The project, which had been pending for several years due to environmental concerns and legal challenges, involves developing a night safari and zoo complex at Kukrail Picnic Spot in Lucknow. The Supreme Court's approval came with conditions to ensure wildlife conservation standards, visitor safety protocols, and minimal ecological disruption. UP CM Yogi Adityanath hailed the decision as a tourism boost for Lucknow.
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Supreme Court Grants Final Approval for Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Key Points
- The Supreme Court of India granted final approval on July 16, 2026 for the Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- The project, which had been pending for several years due to environmental concerns and legal challenges, involves developing a night safari and zoo complex at Kukrail Picnic Spot in Lucknow
- The Supreme Court's approval came with conditions to ensure wildlife conservation standards, visitor safety protocols, and minimal ecological disruption
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath hailed the decision as a tourism boost for Lucknow
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• SC approves Kukrail Night Safari + Day Zoo: Lucknow, UP; July 16, 2026 • Kukrail Picnic Spot, Lucknow; pending project cleared with wildlife conservation conditions • UP CM: Yogi Adityanath (BJP); Lucknow: UP capital; zoo development tourism boost • India's night safaris: Bengaluru (first in India), Delhi, Nainital; Lucknow adds to list
