Bangabandhu Safari Park Gate |
Bara Rathura mouza of Mauna union under Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur district and Pirujali mouza of Pirujali union of Sadar Upazila have 4909.0 acres of forest land known as a safe habitat for different species of animals. Of this, 3610.0 acres have been included in the master plan of the safari park. The project titled Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park was approved by ECNEC in 2010 at an estimated cost of Tk. It was not possible to formulate any master plan at the beginning of the project.
Spider In Gate |
Later, with the help of local and foreign experts, a master plan was prepared to upgrade the safari park to international standards. The project “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Gazipur (1st Amendment)” was approved by ECNEC on 4 October 2011 at an estimated cost of Tk 219.89 crore.
Zebra in Safari park |
The safari park has been set up in line with the South Asian model, especially the safari world in Thailand. Also included are some ideas for Bali Safari Park in Indonesia. A permanent enclosure is being constructed around the safari park and opportunities have been created for the breeding and free-roaming of domestic/foreign wildlife in it so that tourists can enjoy education, research, and recreation by traveling in moving vehicles or on foot.
The idea of a safari park is different from a zoo. Zoo animals are kept in captivity and visitors visit the zoo from the free state. But in the safari park, wildlife will roam in the open and people will be careful in moving vehicles.
Parrot in Park |
Read more: Sheikh Rasel aviary and Echopark
Peacock In Safari Park |
Tourist can watch here:
- You can get a good idea about the safari park through video briefing/documentary at the Information and Education Center.
- Students and researchers can learn about the diversity of wildlife and plant species at the Natural History Museum.
- You can see tigers, lions, elephants, sambars, Maya deer, Chitra deer, monkeys, Hanuman, bears, hyenas, crocodiles, and various birds roaming in the natural environment in the Tektet minibus.
- Numerous guests and aquatic birds can be seen on the shores of the lake.
- Climb up the observation tower to see the breathtaking beauty of the forest and the wildlife.
- In the aviary, you will see innumerable domestic and foreign birds.
- There is also a rare species of para deer in Bestney.
- Keeping the restroom for the night.
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