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* [[Dr. Archana Shailesh Patel]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Dhunn – The Petting Farm&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, managed by the non-profit entity &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Dhunn Charitable Trust&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, is an [[wikipedia:Non-governmental organization|NGO]] based in [[wikipedia:Dharmaj|Dharmaj]], [[wikipedia:Gujarat|Gujarat]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]. Founded in 2019 and registered on 15 May 2025, the organization operates a private [[wikipedia:Petting zoo|petting farm]] housing over 48 [[wikipedia:Exotic pet|exotic species]] and aims to raise awareness about [[wikipedia:Animal welfare|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:Environmental conservation|environmental conservation]], and responsible exotic pet ownership.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Overview ==&lt;br /&gt;
The farm provides shelter and care for more than 350+ livelihoods, including [[wikipedia:Bird|birds]], [[wikipedia:Mammal|animals]], [[wikipedia:Reptile|reptiles]], and [[wikipedia:Primate|primates]]. It operates in strict compliance with the [[wikipedia:Wildlife Protection Act, 1972|Wildlife Protection Act, 1972]] (as amended in 2019 and 2022) and the guidelines of the [[wikipedia:Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Indian forestry department]], maintaining records on the [[wikipedia:PARIVESH|Parivesh Portal]] for all exotic species under its care.&lt;br /&gt;
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Species hosted at the farm include:&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Birds:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Finch|Finches]], [[wikipedia:Parrotlet|Parrotlets]], [[wikipedia:Budgerigar|Budgerigars]], [[wikipedia:Lovebird|Lovebirds]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Cockatiel|Cockatiels]], [[wikipedia:Bourke&amp;#039;s parrot|Rose Bourke Parrot]], [[wikipedia:Red-rumped parrot|Red Rumped Parrot]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Caique|Caiques]], [[wikipedia:Senegal parrot|Senegals]], [[wikipedia:Conure|Conures]], [[wikipedia:Rosella|Rosellas]], [[wikipedia:Kākāriki|Kakariki Parrots]], [[wikipedia:Monk parakeet|Monk Parakeets]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Grey parrot|African Grey Parrots]], [[wikipedia:Orange-winged amazon|Orange-winged Amazons]], [[wikipedia:Galah|Galah Cockatoos]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Moluccan cockatoo|Moluccan Cockatoo]], [[wikipedia:Triton cockatoo|Tritone Cockatoo]], [[wikipedia:Little corella|Bare Eye Cockatoo]], [[wikipedia:Eclectus parrot|Eclectus Parrot]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Blue-and-yellow macaw|Bolivian Blue and Gold Macaw]], [[wikipedia:Green-winged macaw|Green-winged Macaw]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Animals:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Persian cat|Persian cats]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Ongole cattle|Ponnuru cows]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Reptiles:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Iguana|Iguanas]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Leopard tortoise|Leopard tortoises]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:African spurred tortoise|Sulcata tortoises]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Eulipotyphla Mammals:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Hedgehog|Hedgehogs]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Marsupials:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Sugar glider|Sugar gliders]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Primates:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Common marmoset|Common white-tufted marmosets]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[wikipedia:Red-handed tamarin|Red-handed tamarins]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The farm also maintains a small [[wikipedia:Botanical garden|botanical garden]] with 26 types of trees and plants used to produce food for the animals, reducing cost and promoting [[wikipedia:Sustainability|environmental sustainability]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Mission and Vision ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Archana 1.jpg|alt=Archana 1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Dhunn’s mission is to promote the concept of saving species through compassionate captivity, recognizing the challenges wild habitats face due to [[wikipedia:Urbanization|urbanization]] and [[wikipedia:Climate change|climate change]]. The organization believes exotic pets can thrive under responsible human care when proper [[wikipedia:Veterinary medicine|veterinary attention]], habitat clearance, and regulatory compliance are ensured.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Educational Outreach ==&lt;br /&gt;
The farm is open to visitors by prior appointment and mainly serves:&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[wikipedia:Government school|Government schools]] and select private institutions&lt;br /&gt;
* Students pursuing [[wikipedia:Environmental science|environmental]], [[wikipedia:Botany|botanical]], or [[wikipedia:Zoology|zoological research]]&lt;br /&gt;
* School groups for educational field trips and eco-awareness programs&lt;br /&gt;
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Four levels of school visits are organized:&lt;br /&gt;
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# &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Pre-primary&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; – interaction and emotional bonding with animals&lt;br /&gt;
# &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Primary&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; – understanding daily routines and animal behaviors&lt;br /&gt;
# &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Secondary&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; – nutritional, emotional needs and responsibilities of pet care&lt;br /&gt;
# &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Higher Secondary&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; – career guidance in [[wikipedia:Zoology|zoology]], [[wikipedia:Veterinary medicine|veterinary sciences]], and animal care&lt;br /&gt;
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Other initiatives include:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Environmental education|Eco-week celebrations]] for special-needs students&lt;br /&gt;
* Reptile rescue education and volunteer training&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Seed|Seed]] and plant distribution drives&lt;br /&gt;
* Nest box placements and [[wikipedia:Bird feeding|bird feed]] distribution programs&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
Dhunn’s roots date back to 1992, when founders Archana Shailesh Patel and her brother Chirag Satish Bhatt began working with pets, starting with [[wikipedia:Dog|dogs]]. Their passion led to dog training apprenticeships, [[wikipedia:Animal rescue group|animal rescue]] volunteering, and founding a dog hostel named &amp;quot;Gypsypets&amp;quot; in 1996.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their pivotal experience came in 2002 when they assisted in the rescue of a [[wikipedia:Leopard|leopard]] cub, which deepened their commitment to wildlife care. With guidance from veteran [[wikipedia:Zoologist|zoologist]] Dr. Govindbhai Patel (ex-zoo superintendent at [[wikipedia:Kankaria Zoo|Kankaria Zoo]]), they gained experience in reptile rescue and exotic species care.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
After moving to [[wikipedia:Dharmaj|Dharmaj]], Dr. Archana Patel resumed the dream by relocating and expanding the farm, gradually including birds, cats, reptiles, and exotic mammals.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Key Milestones ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Foundation of Dhunn – The Petting Farm in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
* Registration under Dhunn Charitable Trust on 15 May 2025&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Wildlife management|Wildlife and forest clearance]] obtained for exotic pet care&lt;br /&gt;
* Hosting 48 exotic species with over 350+ individual lives&lt;br /&gt;
* Training six village-based reptile rescuers under founder Dr. Archana Patel&lt;br /&gt;
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== See Also ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Wildlife Protection Act, 1972|Wildlife Protection Act, 1972]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:PARIVESH|Parivesh Portal]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Conservation in India|Conservation in India]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[wikipedia:Animal rescue|Animal rescue]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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