Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is an outstanding tourist spot in Bangladesh. The largest safari park of Asia. It is new and
attractive visiting place. Everybody will be satisfied making a tour at
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.Location
The
Park is in Gazipur district which is just near to Dhaka city. At first,
you have to go to Gazipur Chourasta. Then go forward along the
Mymensingh road and come to Bagher Bazar. After that you have to choose
the path of west side. You have to use rickshaw or CNG as transports to
reach at the park. Bangabandhu Safari Park is three kilometers away from
that place.
Difference between zoo and safari park
Zoo
is the place where people are free and the animals are confined. On the
hand, the environment is opposite in a safari park in which jungle
environment is maintained.
Inside of Safari Park
After
getting inside the park, you will see tiger, lion, kangaroo and even
dinosaur. But these are not alive. All of these animals are sculptures
indeed for welcoming the
visitors. The whole park is consist of about 4000 acres of land. At
present, 31 local and international species of animals are seen here.
You
can start your visiting with “Tiger Restaurant”. It is a big and safe
restaurant surrounded with glasses so that you can see the roaring
tigers and take coffee or tea. The workers of the park can call the
tigers and they respond to him. Your feeling will be that you are
watching National Geographic or Animal Planet channel. After that you
can start visiting with using microbus.
Now,
come to the kingdom of lions. You can talk to them as you like. But
never try to open the window of the microbus. If you see white lion,
then you will be lucky enough. In fact, the lions move with vanity.
Move
your transport forward to see more. You will see bear, deer, zebra,
African wildebeest and more. The elephants are adorable. They will
salute you according to the order of worker of the park.
You
can watch ziraffs going to nearer to them. Don’t disturb them and take
some snaps. You have to use transport for moving and visiting some
areas. You should walk watching the other areas.
You
will be happy seeing macao birds. If you wish, you can take a snap with
this macao keeping on your shoulder. But, keep safe your ears. Grey
parrots are very much attractive.
Another great area of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is Fancy Ducks Garden. You
will see a lake here. Get on a boat and watch big black swans, white
swans etc. Try to look at the beauty of various kinds of birds.
Never
forget to visit the areas of crocodile, vulture, emu, ostrich etc. Make
a visit to see python and various reptiles. It will be enjoyable if you
see peacock.
Additional Info
Entry fee: TK 50/per adult (age below 5 free)
Food: Inside park (light food available)
Weekend: Tuesday
