Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is a popular wildlife and recreational park located near to the Gazipur City, Bangladesh. It is popular for its diverse collection of animals, including both exotic and native species, providing visitors with an opportunity to observe wildlife in a semi-natural environment. The place is south to the Dhaka city and you can reach there in one/two hours by bus depending on the traffic condition. This place is perfect for a day tour with friends, family and children. We recommend you reach there at the morning and spend the entire day in this place. Total area is over 3810 acres (1542 ha) and an entire day is required to visit it’s every corner. This is not only a safari park but it has an animal museum, natural green ‘Sal Tree’ forest, cafeteria within the nature so you can pass a beautiful day without any leisure!
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Key Attractions
- Animal Zones: The park is divided into different zones, each designed to replicate the natural habitat of various animals. Visitors can explore zones like the Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, Herbivore Zone, and more.
- Safari Experience: One of the highlights of Gazipur Safari Park is the safari experience. Visitors can take guided tours in designated vehicles through the safari zones to see animals up close in environments that closely resemble their native habitats.
- Variety of Animals: The park houses a wide range of animals, including tigers, lions, elephants, sambar, Maya deer, Chitra deer, monkeys, Hanuman, bears, gyals, crocodiles and various exotic bird species. It’s a great place for both children and adults to learn about wildlife.
- Conservation Education: The park aims to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting these animals and their habitats. Students and researchers can learn about the diversity of wildlife and plant species at the Natural History Museum.
- Recreational Facilities: In addition to the safari experience, the park offers recreational facilities such as picnic areas, children’s play zones, and boating.
- Natural Beauty: Gazipur Safari Park is situated in a lush and scenic environment, surrounded by greenery and lakes, creating a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors.
How to Go
From the Dhaka city, you have to reach Mahakhali bus stand, you can board any bus bound for Mymensingh and get off at Bhabanipur Bazar or Bagher Bazar (auto rickshaw) to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park. The gate of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is just 3 km west of the highway in Idrapur Bazar area. If you wish to travel from the northern part of the Dhaka city such as Abdullahpur ad Tongi then you can board on a bus which is going to Mymensingh or Bhaluka. If you wish a comfortable journey then you can hire a Car, Uber or CNG for traveling privately. Various educational institutions are frequently arranging their study tour in this location and they generally rent a bus for the full day tour and starts their journey from their institution.
Safari Park’s Photo Gallery
Entry Fees
There is usually an entry fee to access the park which are enlisted below. Except those fees there are additional charges for additional activities within the park.
- Entry fees for adult: BDT 50/-
- Entry fee for children below 12 years old: BDT: 20/-
- Entry fee for students: BDT 10/-
- Entry fee for oreign visitors: BDT 1000/- (Around USD $9)
- Entry fee for infants: Free
Core Safari Fees
- Entry fees for adult: BDT 150/-
- Entry fee for children below 12 years old: BDT: 50/-
- Entry fee for students: BDT 50/-
Car Parking Fees
- Bus/Coach/Truck: BDT 400/- for each vehicle
- Minibus/Microbus: BDT 200/- for each vehicle
- Car/Jeep: BdT 100/- for each vehicle
- Auto Rickshaw/CNG : BDT 50 /- for each vehicle
- Motorcycle: BDT 25/- for each vehicle
Opening Hours
The park is typically open during daylight hours. Off-day is Tuesday and all other 6days are open from 10AM till the evening at 5PM.
Contact Details
Website: safariparkgazipur.info.bd
Location Information
Gazipur Safari Park is located in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur District, near Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. See on Google Map