The New Indian Express: Mauritius has a lot more to offer than romantic beaches, luxury hotels and golf courses. The island is home to a wealth of wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves, each with their own special inhabitants. Everyone has heard of the Dodo, a mysterious flightless bird that became extinct in the 17th century. The Dodo was endemic to Mauritius; there was no other place on earth that it existed. Even today, there are many rare endangered species that can only be found here. The Casela park is a nature park, wildlife reserve and adventure zone all rolled into one. It has a special ‘Walk with the lions’ tour. You can take a stroll with these mighty beasts, even stroke and pet them. The rangers supervise the interaction, just to make sure the lions aren’t getting agitated. They even have a cheetah that you can stroke, but it isn’t that friendly with strangers. Read Full Go take a walk on the wildside in Mauritius | | | The New Indian Express
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Go take a walk on the wildside in Mauritius
The New Indian Express: Mauritius has a lot more to offer than romantic beaches, luxury hotels and golf courses. The island is home to a wealth of wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves, each with their own special inhabitants. Everyone has heard of the Dodo, a mysterious flightless bird that became extinct in the 17th century. The Dodo was endemic to Mauritius; there was no other place on earth that it existed. Even today, there are many rare endangered species that can only be found here. The Casela park is a nature park, wildlife reserve and adventure zone all rolled into one. It has a special ‘Walk with the lions’ tour. You can take a stroll with these mighty beasts, even stroke and pet them. The rangers supervise the interaction, just to make sure the lions aren’t getting agitated. They even have a cheetah that you can stroke, but it isn’t that friendly with strangers. Read Full Go take a walk on the wildside in Mauritius | | | The New Indian Express