Overview
Bannerghatta Biological Park is one of the best-known family wildlife attractions near Bengaluru. It is part of the larger Bannerghatta landscape and is visited for its zoo, grand safari, butterfly park, rescue centre and boating facilities.
Bannerghatta Biological Park is one of the most useful wildlife day trips from Bengaluru. Many visitors still call it Bannerghatta National Park, but the public tourism area is the Biological Park, which includes the zoo, grand safari, butterfly park, rescue centre and boating facilities.
The experience is best for families, school groups, kids and wildlife lovers who want to combine animal viewing with an easy outing from the city. Keep enough time for traffic, ticket queues, safari waiting time and walking inside the zoo.
Bannerghatta Biological Park is the main public visitor area near Bannerghatta National Park, with a zoo, safari, butterfly park, rescue centre and boating.
- Best for
- Family, Wildlife
- Time needed
- 3-5 hours
- Nearest transit
- By road from Bannerghatta Road
- Ticket
- Zoo from Rs. 120
- Timings
- 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, closed Tuesday
- Timings, Tickets and Best Time: Closed: Every Tuesday. Zoo, Butterfly Park and Boating: Usually 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Safari: Usually 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Ticket note: Zoo entry starts from Rs. 120 for adults and Rs. 60 for children. Safari and combo tickets cost more and vary by weekday, weekend and vehicle type. Best time: Reach near opening time, especially on weekends, holidays and school vacation days.
- Visitor tips: The park is closed every Tuesday, including the zoo, butterfly park, safari and boating sections. Arrive early if you want safari tickets, especially on weekends and public holidays because safari seats are limited. Wear comfortable shoes because you may need to walk inside the zoo area. Avoid bright fluorescent clothing, carry water in reusable bottles and avoid single-use plastic inside the zoo. Ticket prices and combinations change, so verify the official tariff before booking.
- Time needed: 3-5 hours
