<p>As a part of the master plan, the management of Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) is now working towards making the entrance and the zoo disabled friendly.</p>.<p>The management is talking to city-based architects and art schools on how to redo the entrance with ramps.</p>.<p>BBP Executive Director Sanjay Bijoor told <span class="italic">DH</span> that there is a need to have seamless walkways for physically challenged.</p>.<p>There is a plan to create a three-lane- for entry, exit and a buggy lane for the disabled, he said.</p>.<p>“It is still in preliminary discussion stages and a concept plan is being prepared. Talks are on with some art and architecture institutes also. Once things are finalised, work will start,” Bijoor said.</p>.<p>He reiterated that the facility is a part of the master plan and its implementation will be given priority.</p>.<p>In an effort to create a seamless entrance and walkway, the authorities would make Seating arrangements by putting up benches and gazebos at the entrance and across the zoo.</p>.<p>The BBP is also in talks with Centre for Environmental Education for positioning, signage, size and context.</p>.<p>The management is also working towards creating a photo point at the entrance where those waiting with family and children can take photographs. The plan is to install structures of animals to make it livelier.</p>.<p>Though similar structures are made in Mysuru zoo, Bijoor said BBP will look different.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Tours for children</p>.<p>The BBP management is creating guided tours specifically for children and youngsters to lure school-goers and increase footfall. These would be day-long programmes with 50% fee waiver, lunch and guided tours.</p>.<p>“Many school children visit the zoo. Their experience therefore needs to be made unique, educational and fun. Discussions are going on how to create special guided tours,” Bijoor said.</p>
<p>As a part of the master plan, the management of Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) is now working towards making the entrance and the zoo disabled friendly.</p>.<p>The management is talking to city-based architects and art schools on how to redo the entrance with ramps.</p>.<p>BBP Executive Director Sanjay Bijoor told <span class="italic">DH</span> that there is a need to have seamless walkways for physically challenged.</p>.<p>There is a plan to create a three-lane- for entry, exit and a buggy lane for the disabled, he said.</p>.<p>“It is still in preliminary discussion stages and a concept plan is being prepared. Talks are on with some art and architecture institutes also. Once things are finalised, work will start,” Bijoor said.</p>.<p>He reiterated that the facility is a part of the master plan and its implementation will be given priority.</p>.<p>In an effort to create a seamless entrance and walkway, the authorities would make Seating arrangements by putting up benches and gazebos at the entrance and across the zoo.</p>.<p>The BBP is also in talks with Centre for Environmental Education for positioning, signage, size and context.</p>.<p>The management is also working towards creating a photo point at the entrance where those waiting with family and children can take photographs. The plan is to install structures of animals to make it livelier.</p>.<p>Though similar structures are made in Mysuru zoo, Bijoor said BBP will look different.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Tours for children</p>.<p>The BBP management is creating guided tours specifically for children and youngsters to lure school-goers and increase footfall. These would be day-long programmes with 50% fee waiver, lunch and guided tours.</p>.<p>“Many school children visit the zoo. Their experience therefore needs to be made unique, educational and fun. Discussions are going on how to create special guided tours,” Bijoor said.</p>