North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari)– At a Glance

VISION

• To provide rewarding experience about the wildlife of the region to the visitors.
• To showcase the rich biodiversity of the region.
• To reduce the biotic pressure on protected areas in the North Bengal Terai /Doars.
• Conservation breeding of endangered species of North Bengal flood plains.
• Conservation education and awareness.
• Research for conservation of wildlife.

THEME
Display of wild animals in taxonomical system in forest environment under following groups

• Mixed Herbivore Safari
• Tiger Safari
• Himalayan Black Bear safari
• Leopard safari
• Bird Aviaries trail (7 nos)
• Small Cats trail (7 nos)
• Reptile (Gharial, Crocodile) ponds
• Biodiversity park

PRESENTLY THE  PARK HAVING

• Mixed Herbivore Safari
• Tiger Safari
• Asiatic Black Bear Safari
• Leopard Safari
• Aviary - on foot trail . 7 enclosures (1 under construction)
• Lesser cat enclosure - foot trail. 7 enclosures(2 under construction)
• Gharial Pond
• Crocodile Pond
• Food Court 
• Souvenir Shop
• Nature Interpretation Centre with open gallery
• Medicinal Plant Garden, Bonsai Garden
• Children Playing Zone

​FUNDING DEPARTMENT

North Bengal Development Department , Tourism Department , Forest Department , Govt. of West Bengal have provided financial assistance for the development of the Wild Animals Park . Total project period 5 years. First Phase Completed  March 2019.Out of total 46.82 cr the project completed at 33.91 cr. In the First Phase North Bengal Developement Department provides 27.71 cr & expenditure 20.34 cr( works include Boundary Fencing, Herbivore Fencing,Bear enclosure,Leopard enclosure, Lesser cats and Aviary trail) ,Forest Dept provides 9.11 cr, expenditure7.23 cr(Tiger enclosure,Infra-structure,Crocodile & Crocodile pond) Tourism Dept provides 10 cr expenditure 6.33 cr.(Gates, NIC,Cafetaria,Souvenir shop,Elephant riding point,Break point tower, Golfcart, 5 Safari bus etc)

LOCATION

The Park is located at 5th mile on Sevoke Road near Salugara , Police Station : Bhaktinagar, District : Jalpaiguri, West Bengal Pincode 734008. The Park is around 8 km from Siliguri town, 12 km from New Jalpaiguri Railway Junction and 30 km from Bagdogra Airport.

THE PROJECT FIRST PHASE INCLUDES

Herbivore Safari, Tiger Safari, Bear safari, Leopard Safari, Crocodile & Gharial area, 7 Birds & 7 Lesser cats enclosure, Cafetaria, Souvenir Shop, Nature interpretation Centre,Entrance Gates, Parking area, Ticket counter, Office, Veterinary Hospital,Kitchen cum Store,  Power station, Staff quarters, 10 Safari Bus, 2 Golf carts