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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park

Coordinates: 24°10′18″N 90°23′34″E / 24.1716663°N 90.3926611°E / 24.1716663; 90.3926611
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
Entrance of Gazipur Safari Park
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24°10′18″N 90°23′34″E / 24.1716663°N 90.3926611°E / 24.1716663; 90.3926611
Date openedOctober 31, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-10-31)[1]
LocationGazipur, Bangladesh
Land area4,909 acres (1,987 ha)
No. of animals3000
No. of species47
OwnerForest Department of Bangladesh
Websitewww.safariparkgazipur.info.bd

Macaw at Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
Pond Heron
Blue peacock

Gazipur Safari Park, formerly known as Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, is a safari park in Gazipur, Bangladesh. This safari park is spread over 3,810 acres (1,540 ha) of Sal Forest which makes it one of the largest safari parks in the world and the largest in Asia.[2][3][4] It was inaugurated on October 31, 2013.[5] It is located about 40 km (25 mi) north of Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka near the Dhaka — Mymensingh Highway.[6]

The park is divided into 6 major sections: Core Safari, Safari Kingdom, Biodiversity Park, Extensive Asian Safari Park, Bangabandhu Square & Children's Park.[7]

After the July Revolution and the depose of Sheikh Hasina's oppressive rule in Bangladesh, a few areas of the park was subjected to vandalism as it bore the name of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ( Father of Sheikh Hasina). The name of the park was changed following the revolution and the park has been opened for visitors since 15th November 2024. [8]

Animals

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This safari park is home to 47 species of animals and birds out of which 28 species are local. The total population of animals and birds is about 3000.[9] Most notable are :[10][11]

Core Safari

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Only authorized buses can enter into this zone. But visitors can see the animals in natural environment while sitting inside the bus. This zone is made up with 1,335 acres (540 ha) of land in which 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land for tiger, 21 acres (8.5 ha) of land for lion, 8.50 acres (3.44 ha) of land for black bear, 8 acres (3.2 ha) of land for African cheetah, 81.50 acres (32.98 ha) of land for chital, 80 acres (32 ha) of land for gaur, 105 acres (42 ha) of land for elephant, 35 acres (14 ha) of land for hippo, 22 acres (8.9 ha) of land for deer, 25 acres (10 ha) of land for nilgai, 407 acres (165 ha) of land for buffalo and 290 acres (120 ha) of land for African safari.[16]

Reception

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The Daily Star called the Safari Park "one of the best latest tourist additions".[17] The park attracts regular visitors from Dhaka.[18]

Water Monitor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park

References

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  1. ^ "Asia's Largest Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park inaugurated today". Bangladesh Pratidin. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. ^ "SafariPark". www.safariparkgazipur.info.bd.
  3. ^ "Day trip to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park". The Daily Star. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  4. ^ "20 DU students hurt in attack by Gazipur Safari Park workers". The Daily Star. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  5. ^ "For a tranquil Eid". The Daily Star. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Day tour to Bangabandhu Safari Park". NTV. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park - Tourist Places in Bangladesh".
  8. ^ Jamuna TV (14 November 2024). তিন মাস বন্ধের পর খুলেলো গাজীপুরের সাফারি পার্ক | Gazipur | Safari Park | Jamuna TV. Retrieved 15 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Article on The Daily Prothom Alo
  10. ^ "Bongobondhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park - Bangladesh Parjatan". bangladeshparjatan.com.
  11. ^ "Eid holidaymakers overstretch understaffed safari park in Gazipur". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  12. ^ "Tiger at Gazipur safari park bites off visitor's arm". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  13. ^ "A new member of the Gazipur zebra family". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  14. ^ "First kangaroo born at Bangabandhu Safari Park". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  15. ^ "First-ever move to increase Gharial population". The Daily Star. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  16. ^ বঙ্গবন্ধু সাফারী পার্ক, গাজীপুর. gazipur.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Top 5 Eid holiday spots!". The Daily Star. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  18. ^ "Safari park near Dhaka offers visitors access to exotic wildlife". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 9 November 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2017.


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