Located in the outskirts of Bangalore city, the Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP), commonly Bannerghatta National Park, is developed in a natural setting bestowed with scenic beauty. Started as a mini zoo in 1972, it gradually grew into the present Biological Park in 105 sq km land by 2002. From families with children to adventure lovers, everyone has something of their choice here from an Aquarium, a Zoo, Children's park, Crocodile Farm, Snake park, a Museum etc.
With Bamboos prominent all over the park, it also holds the plant species of Anogeissus Latifolia, Schleichera Oleosa, Grewia Tiliaefolia, Santalum Album, Shorea Talura, Emblica Officinalis, Eucalyptus, Bauhinia Purpurea etc. Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Lion, Thamin Deer, Zebra, Hog Deer, Black Bear, Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Fox, Wild Pig, Barking Deer etc are some of the list of animals one can easily spot. It also has an amazing population of birds like Cormorants, White Ibis, Green Heron, Grey Heron, Blue Flycatcher, Common Grey Hornbill, Spotted Owlet, Mottled Wood Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl etc. The park organises safari packages to get into the natural habitat of the animals.
The country's first Butterfly Park was established at this park in November 2006. Spread across 7.5 acres, it comprises a butterfly conservatory, museum and an audio visual room. The butterfly conservatory is a circular enclosure carefully designed in a tropical setting with the humid climate, an artificial waterfall and plants / shrubs that attract butterflies supporting over 20 species of butterflies. The conservatory leads to the second and third domes, which have a museum of dioramas and exhibits. Paddling and Rowing boat options are available at the end of the zoo in a lake. It is a great place for the visitors to indulge with wildlife and leave it with a guaranteed memorable experience.