JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT, INDIA – November 21, 2025 — Donald Trump Jr., son of U.S. President Donald Trump, visited the sprawling Vantara wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Thursday, accepting an invitation from the prominent Ambani family.
The high-profile visit saw Mr. Trump Jr. tour Vantara, a landmark conservation initiative spearheaded by Reliance Industries Director Anant Ambani. Vantara, which translates to ‘Star of the Forest,’ is recognized as one of the world’s most significant animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
During his visit, Mr. Trump Jr. was hosted by the Ambani family, and accompanied by Anant Ambani, he took a detailed round of the extensive facility. Sources indicate he was briefed on Vantara’s comprehensive operations, which focus on rescuing, treating, and caring for injured, abused, and endangered animals from India and abroad.
Cultural Engagement and Temple Visit
The visit was part of Mr. Trump Jr.’s broader trip to India, which also included a stop at the Taj Mahal in Agra earlier in the day. Upon arriving in Jamnagar, he was received with a warm welcome by the Ambani family.
In addition to the conservation tour, Mr. Trump Jr. participated in local cultural activities. He visited temples near the Vantara campus, where he offered prayers, including at the Ganpati shrine. Furthermore, a widely shared video captured him enjoying a night of traditional Garba-Dandiya dance festivities alongside Anant Ambani, his wife Radhika Ambani (née Merchant), and other family members, highlighting a moment of cultural exchange.
Significance of the Visit
Mr. Trump Jr.’s visit underscores the global recognition of Vantara as a world-class conservation project. His presence at the facility draws international attention to the scale of private philanthropic efforts in wildlife preservation being undertaken in India.
The visit comes as Mr. Trump Jr. is also scheduled to attend a high-profile Indian-American wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, indicating a mix of business, private, and cultural engagements during his time in the country.
