Bannerghatta National Park from South Bengaluru is a day-trip option for a visit to Bannerughatta Biological Park, which brings together a zoo, safari, Butterfly Park and Rescue Centre. The park covers 731.88 hectares, and you can plan around its zoo and safari hours, limited safari tickets and visitor rules.
- Location: about 22 km south of Bengaluru.
- South Bengaluru starting point: Elite Royale.
- Zoo: open 09:30 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Tuesday.
- Safari: open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM; closed Tuesday.
- Safari tickets are limited, and online booking is recommended.
Planning the journey from South Bengaluru
Bannerughatta Biological Park is about 22 km south of Bengaluru, making it a day-trip option from South Bengaluru. It is 28 km from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 28 km from City Railway Station and 60 km from Kempegowda International Airport.
If you’re planning a public-transport journey, account for the park’s opening hours and the time you’ll want inside. The zoo and safari have separate schedules, so check both before setting out; the Bangalore public transport guide covers journey planning from Bommanahalli.
Park zones and visitor options
Bannerughatta Biological Park includes a zoo, safari, Butterfly Park and Rescue Centre across 731.88 hectares. It was carved out of Bannerghatta National Park under a Karnataka government notification dated 5 March 2004 and placed under the Zoo Authority of Karnataka.
The safari begins with a 68-hectare Herbivore Safari, where deer, antelope and cattle-family species roam in a shared naturalistic landscape. For this part of the visit, the park provides protected, closed buses and jeeps in partnership with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
That makes the safari a separate option from walking through the zoo. The park says you may need to walk about 2 to 3 km, so allow time on foot as well as time for any safari you plan to take. South Bengaluru’s local stops and campuses are covered in this guide to nearby places.
Safari tickets and schedules
Safari tickets are limited, and the park recommends booking online.
Opening hours
- Monday and Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30–17:30
- Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Sort out your safari booking before you build the rest of the day around it. You explore the safari area in closed buses and jeeps provided by the zoo with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
Entry, hours and visitor rules
The zoo is open from 09:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Tuesday as a holiday. Check the official site before you go, since opening information can change.
Single-use plastic covers and items are not permitted inside the zoo. Secure liquids and essential food in a reusable container inside your backpack: the park advises this to help prevent free-ranging monkeys from snatching them.
Preparing for a full-day visit
Plan for walking and take comfortable shoes. The park recommends bringing a backpack, water bottle, hat, headphones and a raincoat, and says visitors may walk about 2 to 3 km.
Facilities include a cloak room, wheelchairs, toilets, resting places and hand sanitizers. Keep food and liquids secured in a reusable container while inside the zoo.
FAQs
What is Bannerughatta Biological Park?
It is a park with a zoo, safari, Butterfly Park and Rescue Centre, covering 731.88 hectares.
Is the safari included in the zoo visit?
The safari is a visitor option within the Biological Park, using protected, closed buses and jeeps provided by the zoo in partnership with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Safari tickets are limited.
How much walking should you plan for?
The park says visitors may need to walk about 2 to 3 km. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Can you bring food and drinks inside?
The park advises securing liquids and essential food in a reusable container in a backpack. Single-use plastic covers and items are not permitted inside the zoo.