Bangabandhu Safari Park Gazipur

Bangabandhu Safari Park is located in Mauna Union of Sripur Upazila of Gazipur District. The entrance to Bangabandhu Safari Park is just 3 km west of Bagher Bazar, which is 40 km north along the Dhaka Mymensingh highway. Bangabandhu Safari Park spread over an area of ​​about 3,690 acres is rich in small dunes and shalban. The safari park, modeled after Safari World in Thailand, was launched in 2013. Core safari is one of the attractions of this safari park. Tigers, lions, giraffes, zebras, wild deer and other animals are walking around and you are traveling in a minibus. Maybe suddenly a tiger blocked the road from the front or a lion roared by the window. To get such an experience, Bangabandhu Safari Park can be an ideal place to visit with family from Dhaka and its surroundings.

The whole Bangabandhu Safari Park is divided into 5 parts namely Bangabandhu Square, Core Safari Park, Biodiversity Park, Safari Kingdom, Extensive Asian Safari Park.

Bangabandhu Square has been developed with 38 acres of Safari Park. Parking areas, amusement parks and administrative buildings are located in Bangabandhu Square. There are also interesting murals and model decorated main gates, fountains and lakes. Apart from the administrative buildings, there are display maps, park office, information center, restrooms, dormitory, natural history museum, eco-resort etc.

Entry of tourists without vehicles is strictly prohibited in the core safari area spread over 1217 acres. Two jeeps and two minibuses are kept here for visitors. For a fixed fee, one can see various wild animals kept in natural environment by car or jeep. Apart from tigers, lions, black bears, African cheetahs, chitra deer, sambar, gazelles, elephants, maya and para deer, many wild animals can be seen roaming in the open environment.

Safari Kingdom has been built over 556 acres of Bangabandhu Safari Park. At the beginning of the Safari Kingdom is Macao Land, home to about 34 different species of birds brought from Africa. Next to Macao Land there is a marine aquarium with about 20 species of fish. Among which tiger fish, crocodile fish, Oscar, black goose and chocolate fish which change color every 20 seconds are notable.

The attractions of Bangabandhu Safari Park are enhanced by the huge tiger restaurant and lion observation restaurant. Here you can watch lion or tiger roaming on the other side of the glass while sitting at the dining table. Asia Endangered Wildlife in Bangabandhu Safari Park includes Miniature Horse, Al Paka, Wallaby, Wandering Duck, Crown Crane etc.

You can also visit three aviaries, butterfly safari, orchid house, giraffe feeding spot, vulture and owl corner, fancy carp garden, egg world, boating, lake zone, island and nature observation center at Safari Kingdom.

Safari Park Entry: The entry ticket to the park is Tk 50 for all Bangladeshis, but children under 18 can enter the park at Tk 20. And students coming for general or educational tour have to pay 10 taka to enter the park. The park entry fee for foreign visitors is Rs.1000.

Besides, there is a special entry fee for those coming from educational institutions on educational tours. If the group of students coming on the educational tour is 40-100 then it will cost 400 taka to enter everyone. If the number of students is more than 100 then it will cost 800 taka to enter.

Core Safari Park Entry Fee: Tk 150 per person to explore the core safari park where animals roam in open environment by jeep and minibus. Entry fee for below 18 years and students is Tk 50 per person. 20 minutes by minibus.

Entry to other areas of the park is also ticketed. It will take approximately 200-300 taka to see all the spots. Packages for visiting several spots at once are also available. Besides, a 30-minute paddle boat ride will cost Tk 200 per person.

Parking Fare : Parking fare for each bus, coach or truck is Tk 400. Parking fee for microbus or mini bus is Tk 200. Jeep, private car parking fee 100 taka. Parking fare for autorickshaw or CNG is Tk 50 and motorcycle is Tk 25.

(All fares subject to change from time to time)

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is open from 10 am to 5 pm six days a week except Tuesday. Bangabandhu Safari Park is closed every Tuesday of the week. If you want to explore the whole thing, it will take a whole day. So it is best if you go early in the morning. Then you can comfortably visit all parts throughout the day.

Contact Conservator of Forests Wildlife & Nature Conservation Zone Ban Bhavan, Agargao, Dhaka Mobile: +88-01999-000042 Picnic, Spot Booking & Any Needs: 01739-884066, 01721-521623, 01772-538185 Website: safariparkgazipur.info.bd

If you take a bus from Dhaka's Mahakhali to Sripur, Bhaluka or Mymensingh and cross the Gazipur intersection, you will see the huge signboard of Safari Park in Bagher Bazar. To go to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park from Bagher Bazaar, a rickshaw or autorickshaw will cost Tk 20-40.

Besides, there are some human haulers from Gazipur Chowrasta to Bagher Bazar. In them you can go to the tiger market and go to the safari park by rickshaw or autorickshaw. If you want to come from any other part of the country, come to Gazipur. Then proceed to the above mentioned place by your preferred mode of transport.

– Throw any garbage, including drink bottles, polythene or any non-perishable items, in designated dustbins. – Do not get down from moving vehicles during tiger and lion visit. – Stay away from cages of ferocious wild animals. – Follow the warning message where it is written. - Do not play the microphone or use any device that makes loud noise. - If you want to use the restroom, make an advance booking. - Avoid feeding wildlife. - No food from outside can be entered into the park.