Indian Billionaire's Son Offers Sanctuary for Escobar's Hippos

Apr 29, 2026

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Apr 29, 2026 05:30

Indian billionaire's son offers home for Pablo Escobar's hippos

## Anant Ambani's Proposal

Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has proposed relocating hippos from Colombia to his Vantara Zoo in Gujarat, India. These hippos are descendants of those originally brought to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s.

## Concerns Over Hippo Population

The hippos have become a concern in Colombia, causing environmental issues and posing threats to local fishermen. The Colombian government has considered culling the animals to manage their population.

## Vantara Zoo's Offer

Ambani has formally requested the Colombian authorities to halt any plans to kill the hippos. Instead, he suggests a "safe, scientifically-led translocation" to Vantara, which is one of the largest wildlife rescue centers globally. The zoo already houses a diverse range of animals, including elephants, tigers, and crocodiles.

## Plan for Relocation

The proposal includes a veterinary-led capture and transport of the hippos, ensuring their safe relocation to a specially designed habitat at Vantara. Ambani emphasizes the ethical responsibility to provide a humane solution for these animals, who are not responsible for their current predicament.

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