The plot at Aarey Milk Colony, on which the state government plans to set up the zoo and bird aviary

The tribal communities residing in Aarey Milk Colony have decided that they will not allow the government to set up a zoo and bird park on a 100-130 acre plot in the area, as it would not only take away their livelihood, but would also threaten their existence in the area. A team of government officials, who visited the site on June 10 to conduct a survey, had to return empty-handed, due to the opposition from the tribals. The locals also plan to organise a protest rally on June 20, to oppose the project.