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South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated by Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday at the Bannerghatta Biological Park.
As per Central Zoo Authority guidelines for safaris, an area of 20 hectares has been demarcated and fenced for the safari.
Eight leopards have been released for the safari in the open forest area.
According to park officials, Bannerghatta is home to a good population of free ranging leopards (Panthera pardus)
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bannerghatta Biological Park, also known as the Bannerghatta Zoo, is a zoological garden located in the city of Bengaluru.
It was initially a small zoo and picnic corner within Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) which was started in 1974.
The bifurcation of the Biological Park and the National Park took place in 2002.
The Bannerghatta Biological Park covers a total area of 731.88 hectares and includes a zoo, safari park, butterfly park and rescue centre.
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