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Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bannerghatta Biological Park, about 26 km from Vidhana Soudha along Bannerghatta Road, is open 9:30–17:00 every day except Tuesday; safaris run 10:00–16:30. The zoo, the bus safari through open enclosures and India's first butterfly park are ticketed separately or in combos, from ₹120 for the zoo alone. Safari tickets are limited in number, so book early at weekends.
Zoo, rescue centre and drive-through safari on the forested southern edge of the city, about 22 km out. The Grand Safari sends caged buses through open country where lions, tigers and sloth bears range freely; the visitors are the ones behind bars here. India's first butterfly park adds a walk-through conservatory that lands well after the noise of the safari. Open 9:30 AM to 5 PM, closed Tuesdays. Zoo, safari and butterfly park are ticketed separately, with the same rates for Indian and foreign visitors; book safaris early at weekends.
Lions and tigers ranging in open forest an hour from the centre of a tech metropolis
Biological park or national park?
The names confuse almost everyone. Bannerghatta National Park is the protected forest on the southern edge of Bengaluru. Bannerghatta Biological Park is the visitor part formed from its zoo, safaris and rescue centres in 2002: about 732 hectares with a zoo, safaris, a butterfly park and a rescue centre for animals. Tickets, timings and everything on this page refer to the biological park.
The zoo began as a picnic corner in 1971, the lion safari followed in 1979 and the tiger safari in 1987. The idea of the safari is the reverse of a zoo: lions, tigers and sloth bears range across open, forested enclosures, and the visitors are the ones behind bars, in caged buses.
Timings and ticket prices
Open every day except Tuesday. Prices are the official tariff in force since 1 August 2025, in rupees, for adults / children / senior citizens. Where two figures are given, the first is for Monday to Friday and the second for Saturday, Sunday and government holidays. The tariff lists no separate rate for foreign visitors.
| Zoo, butterfly park, boating: hours | 9:30–17:00 |
| Safari (tiger, lion, leopard, bear, herbivore): hours | 10:00–16:30 |
| Zoo only | ₹120 / ₹60 / ₹70 |
| Butterfly park only | ₹50 / ₹30 / ₹30 |
| Zoo + butterfly park | ₹170 / ₹90 / ₹100 |
| Zoo + non-AC bus safari | ₹370–420 / ₹210–260 / ₹260–310 |
| AC bus safari (zoo + safari + butterfly park + camera) | ₹690–740 adults, ₹480–530 children |
| Jeep safari (whole vehicle, includes zoo, butterfly park and camera) | From ₹3,200–3,500 (4-seat EV) to ₹5,700–6,200 (7-seat Innova or 6-seat Scorpio) |
| Camera | Still ₹50, video ₹250 |
| Visitors with disabilities | Zoo free, safari ₹200–250 |
| Battery vehicle | ₹100 adults, ₹50 children |
What to see
- The safari. The reason most people come. The bus crosses open, forested enclosures where lions, tigers and bears move freely.
- The zoo. A walking circuit through enclosures. The park itself warns that you may walk 2–3 km, so wear comfortable shoes.
- The butterfly park. India's first butterfly enclosure, opened in 2006: 7.5 acres with a walk-through conservatory of about 10,000 sq ft.
- The rescue centre. Part of the park's work since 2000. The park describes its rescue centres as off-display units giving lifetime care to rescued animals such as tigers, lions and bears from circuses, so they are not part of the visitor route.
👣 How to reach Bannerghatta from Bengaluru
The park is about 26 km from Vidhana Soudha along Bannerghatta Road, and traffic decides how long that takes.
- BMTC bus
G4 from Brigade Road, 368 from Shivajinagar, 365 from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 366 from City Market.
- Taxi
Private taxis run from all the main parts of the city. Safaris start at 10:00, so leave early enough to allow for traffic.
- Buy tickets
The park sells tickets online through its own site. Safari tickets are limited in number, so book ahead at weekends.
With children
The park is a long day out with children. Take the zoo + safari combo rather than the zoo alone, do the safari first while the children are fresh, and keep the butterfly park for the end. The park itself advises comfortable shoes, water, hats and clothing that blends with nature rather than bright colours; it is a silent zone, and single-use plastic is not allowed inside. And remember Tuesday: the gates are shut.
❓ FAQ
What is the entrance fee for Bannerghatta Biological Park?
₹120 for adults for the zoo alone, ₹60 for children and ₹70 for senior citizens. Zoo plus non-AC bus safari costs ₹370 for adults on weekdays and ₹420 at weekends and on government holidays.
What are Bannerghatta Biological Park's timings?
The zoo and butterfly park are open 9:30–17:00, safaris run 10:00–16:30. The park is closed on Tuesdays.
Is Bannerghatta safari closed on Tuesdays?
Yes. The whole park, including the safari, is open every day except Tuesday.
What is the difference between Bannerghatta National Park and Bannerghatta Biological Park?
The national park is the protected forest; the biological park is the visitor area with the zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue centre, separated from it in 2002.
Do foreigners pay more at Bannerghatta?
No separate rate for foreign visitors appears in the official tariff; the same prices apply to everyone.
How do I get to Bannerghatta by bus?
BMTC routes G4 from Brigade Road, 368 from Shivajinagar, 365 from Majestic and 366 from City Market go to the park.