- Bannerghatta National Park is located in the southern part of Karnataka, India.
- It is situated in the Anekal mountain range.
- It’s situated on the northern terminal point of Mysuru Elephant Reserve.
- This park is famous for its Tiger and Lion Safaris.
- In 1960s, it was established as a zoological park and was used to rehabilitate and conserve wild animals.
- In 1971, it was officially established as a biological park and wildlife sanctuary.
- In 1974, the Government of Karnataka declared it a national park.
- In 1979, a lion safari park was built in Bannerghatta National Park.
- In 1987, a tiger safari park was established in the park.
- In 2002, a portion of the Bannerghatta National Park, became a biological reserve (Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)). It is the first biological park in India to have a fenced forested elephant sanctuary.
- In 2006, India’s first butterfly enclosure was inaugurated at the Bannerghatta National Park.
- Area: Park covers an area of approximately 260.51 sq km. (100.55 square miles.).
- River: Suvarnamukhi River flows through the park.
- Flora: Narcissus latifolia, Schleichera oleosa, Terminalia tomentosa,, Sandalwood, Neem, T. arjuna, Grewia tilaefolia, Tamarind, Bamboo, Eucalyptus, Bauhinia purpurea, Samanea saman, Peltophorum pterocarpum etc.
- Fauna: Indian Elephants, Tiger, Lions, Indian leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Indian Gazelle, Spotted Deer, Striped Hyenas, Slender Loris, Grey Herons, Grey Jungle Fowl, Monitor Lizar, Crocodile etc.