Belvédère Park in Tunis Embraces Digital Future
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tunis's Belvédère Park is undergoing a digital transformation to improve visitor experience.
- A new mobile app will allow remote ticket purchases via QR codes, with automated ticket readers to be installed at entrances.
- Security is enhanced with surveillance cameras, and recent environmental rehabilitation includes new kiosks and improved animal enclosures.
The Belvédère Park in Tunis is embarking on a technological upgrade to enhance visitor services and streamline operations. Mourad Hamzaoui, the municipality of Tunis's IT director, announced that an advanced mobile application will soon enable visitors to purchase tickets remotely using a QR code system. To further improve access, automated ticket reading equipment will be installed at all park entrances within the next three months.
Security measures have also been bolstered with the deployment of surveillance cameras at the main entrances. These technological advancements are part of a broader environmental rehabilitation project that recently concluded after a month and a half of work. The rehabilitation efforts focused on improving the outdoor spaces, installing new kiosks designed to blend with the natural environment, and developing a cascade and island feature in the central water basin. The park entrance has been reorganized with new barriers to facilitate easier passage for families.
Additionally, the areas dedicated to wildlife have been cleaned and significantly improved. The park currently houses 1,000 animals from 120 different species, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Park management is urging visitors to maintain the cleanliness of the site and strictly prohibits feeding the animals, whose diets are scientifically managed by specialists. To encourage public engagement with these new features, authorities have made access free of charge this Saturday from 11:00 AM and on Sunday, May 31st, starting at 9:00 AM.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.