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Pet Projects for the Ultra-Rich: Komodo Dragons, Sport, Museums
While the Ambanis are building one of the world’s biggest zoos, other billionaires have been opening museums and buying wineries.
Komodo dragons, cheetahs and birds: It’s just the latest project for Asia’s richest family.
The Ambanis are building one of the world’s biggest zoos in Gujarat, the family’s home state where its conglomerate, Reliance Industries Ltd., operates the largest oil-refining complex. The animal venture, which will also include a rescue center to support the local government, is scheduled to open in 2023, according to Parimal Nathwani, corporate affairs director at Reliance.