Forests & Parks
Bannerghatta Biological Park: Planning a Full Family Day Out
5 min read · Best for: 3 years and up (safari has some line-standing, better for kids who can wait) · Busy on weekends
Bannerghatta is about 30 km from the city centre, so this is a half-day-or-more outing rather than a quick evening visit. That trade-off buys you a real zoo, a butterfly park, boating, and a bus or jeep safari through enclosures with tigers, lions, and bears. It's a big step up in scale from a neighbourhood park, and worth planning around nap times and meal breaks.
Is Bannerghatta Biological Park good for kids?
- A separate Children's Park section exists specifically for younger visitors, away from the safari queues.
- The Butterfly Park is a gentler, slower-paced section that works well for kids who get overwhelmed by the main zoo crowds.
- Bus safari is the easier option with young kids - it's shorter, cheaper, and doesn't require the waiting that jeep safaris involve.
- Seeing large animals up close (safely, from the vehicle) tends to be a genuine highlight kids remember long after.
Is Bannerghatta Biological Park safe, and how crowded does it get?
- This is a large, well-staffed government-run park, not an isolated or unsupervised spot - safari vehicles have guides, and enclosure boundaries are fenced.
- It gets genuinely crowded on weekends and holidays; ticket queues for the safari can be long, which is hard on younger kids waiting in the sun.
- The park is closed on Tuesdays - check before you drive out.
- Because it's spread over a large area, keep a firm hand-hold or a designated meeting point in mind if you have more than one child, especially near the zoo and children's park.
Bannerghatta Biological Park timings, entry fee and how to get there
| Address | Bannerghatta Road, about 30 km from Bengaluru city centre, Karnataka 560083 |
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| Timings | Butterfly Park & boating: 9:30 AM - 5 PM. Grand Safari: 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed on Tuesdays. |
| Entry fee | Zoo entry: ~₹100 adults / ~₹50 children (5-11 yrs). Butterfly Park: ~₹50 adults / ~₹30 children. Bus safari: ~₹670 adults / ~₹470 children. Jeep safaris cost significantly more and are booked separately. |
| How to reach | Best reached by car or cab; it's a 45-60 minute drive from central Bengaluru depending on traffic. Limited direct public transport, so private transport is the practical option with kids. |
Tips for visiting with children
- Go early (right at opening) on weekends to beat both the heat and the safari queues.
- Pack snacks and water - it's a big property and food options inside are limited and can run long lines.
- Book the bus safari slot as soon as you arrive; slots fill up and the wait can otherwise eat into your day.
Cross-checked against Vihaar's own listing for a Bannerghatta safari & zoo outing, plus current official timing and pricing information. Facts like timings and fees change - last checked 2026-07-29. Worth confirming directly before you go.