From Bommasandra, Bannerghatta Biological Park offers a change of pace: it brings together a zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre on Bengaluru’s outskirts. It began in 1971 as a picnic area intended to provide recreation for nearby residents.
Bannerghatta National Park was notified in 1974, and the biological park became an independent establishment in 2002. Today it covers 731.88 hectares and is managed under the Zoo Authority of Karnataka.
- What to see: the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre are separate units.
- Start with: the safari for a protected-vehicle journey through animal enclosures and a landscape representing adjoining dry and moist deciduous forests.
- Plan: choose the units that interest you, since they are separate visitor experiences.
At a glance
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01What to see at Bannerghatta National ParkBannerghatta National Park was notified in 1974 after the area was initiated as a conservation area in 1971.
02Entry tickets, safaris and opening hoursBannerghatta Biological Park comprises four separate units: the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre.
03How to plan the dayChoose which of the biological park’s separate units you want to visit: the zoo, safari, butterfly park or…- 04FAQsBannerghatta National Park is on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
What to see at Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park was notified in 1974 after the area was initiated as a conservation area in 1971. The biological park became an independent establishment in 2002. Its four units—the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre—combine recreation and education with conservation of the region’s fauna and flora.
For a first visit, consider beginning with the safari: park-provided protected buses or jeeps take visitors through animal enclosures. The safari landscape represents adjoining dry and moist deciduous forests. The zoo, butterfly park and rescue centre are separate units, so decide which experiences matter most to your group before setting out.
How do you get from Bommasandra to Bannerghatta National Park?
From Gardeenia Comfortes Suites, Delta Electronics Bommasandra station is about a 6-minute walk and can be a starting point for the onward journey to Bannerghatta Biological Park.
The available travel-time information does not give a duration from the hotel to the park. Once there, pair the safari with the zoo, butterfly park or rescue centre, which are separate visitor units.
For other local transport details, read about getting around Bangalore from Bommasandra.
Entry tickets, safaris and opening hours
Bannerghatta Biological Park comprises four separate units: the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre. The safari is a vehicle-based visit through animal enclosures; visitors travel in park-provided protected buses or jeeps. Decide which units you want to see when planning your visit, rather than treating the biological park as a single experience.
For a broader city itinerary, a one-day Bangalore route from Bommasandra can help plan the rest of a Bengaluru visit.
How to plan the day
Choose which of the biological park’s separate units you want to visit: the zoo, safari, butterfly park or rescue centre. If you put the safari first, expect to travel through animal enclosures in a park-provided protected bus or jeep. The safari landscape represents adjoining dry and moist deciduous forests.
The biological park was developed to combine recreation and education with conservation of the region’s fauna and flora. Allow time for the journey from Bommasandra and consider how many separate units you want to include in your day.
The three-star hotel’s room options are available while organising Bommasandra plans.
FAQs
Where is Bannerghatta National Park?
Bannerghatta National Park is on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Its biological park covers 731.88 hectares and is managed under the Zoo Authority of Karnataka.
Can you visit the zoo and safari in one day?
The zoo and safari are separate units within Bannerghatta Biological Park. The safari takes visitors through animal enclosures in park-provided protected buses or jeeps. Plan your day around these distinct experiences.
What should you know when planning tickets?
The biological park has four separate units: the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre. The safari is a protected-vehicle experience through animal enclosures, while the other units are distinct visitor experiences. Choose the units you want to visit when planning your day.