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Bengal Safari The State of West Bengal with a variety of forest types is very rich in terms of Wildlife. NBWAP large safaris i.e.
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North Bengal Wild Animals Park(Bengal Safari), Siliguri

The State of West Bengal with a variety of forest types is very rich in terms of Wildlife. North Bengal flood plains harbor wild animals like Tiger , Common Leopard , Clouded Leopard , Elephant , Rhino , Himalayan Black Bear , Sloth Bear , Gaur , Sambar , Barking Deer , Spotted Deer , Hog Deer , Wild Boar , Rhesus Monkey , Common Languor ,

different types of small Cats and Civets ,Crocodile , Gharail , Jungle Fowls and a large number of terrestrial and water Birds. Siliguri is second most populous city after Kolkata in West Bengal and is situated at the entrance of North Bengal. People travelling to Darjeeling hills, Sikkim, North East India, Bhutan and Eastern Nepal have to touch through Siliguri. It is well connected with all these along with Kolkata and New Delhi by Rail, Road and Air. North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Siliguri has established to showcase the faunal diversity of the North Bengal flood plains to the local people and visitors to the region. The Safari Park has been planned keeping in view the standard and norms formulated by the Central Zoo Authority for its development and maintenance. North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Siliguri is spread in an area of 297 hectares. The Park is developed in its natural habitat of Sal & its associated species .The Park shall be having 4 nos. Mixed Herbivore Safari (91 ha), Tiger Safari (20 ha). The visitors shall be taken to these safaris in specially designed vehicles. The lesser cats, fresh water crocodile, gharial and representatives birds of North Bengal shall be displayed in appropriately designed large enclosures. Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal laid the foundation stone of the North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Siliguri on 17th July, 2014. Section of the Park with Mixed Herbivore Safari, Red Jungle Fowl enclosure and jungle Cat enclosure is ready for opening to the public. Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal dedicated the North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Siliguri to the nation in January 2016. Total Area – 297 ha
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23/03/2026

Happy World Bear Day 🐻
March 23, 2026

at Bengal Safari.

North Bengal Wild Animals Park (NBWAP) celebrated World Bear Day on 23rd March 2026 in collaboration with the students o...
23/03/2026

North Bengal Wild Animals Park (NBWAP) celebrated World Bear Day on 23rd March 2026 in collaboration with the students of Siliguri College. The programme commenced with an opening session highlighting the significance of World Bear Day and the importance of bear conservation.
This was followed by a guided on-foot zoo tour by the Research & Education section, providing students with practical exposure and valuable insights into wildlife management and conservation practices.
A technical session by Zoobiologist, NBWAP was subsequently held at the Nature Interpretation Centre (NIC), focusing on bear species across the world, with special emphasis on the Asiatic black bear, including its distribution, habitat, and conservation status. The session was complemented by a video screening on the Asiatic black bear at NBWAP, enhancing the students’ understanding of captive management and species conservation.
Certificates were then distributed to the participating students by Assistant Director, Range Officer and Zoobiologist, NBWAP. The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks, followed by refreshments for all participants. Overall, the event was successfully conducted under the guidance of the Director, NBWAP, creating awareness about bear conservation and fostering student engagement in wildlife education.

Bengal Safari
20/03/2026




Bengal Safari

Announcement of Online Essay Writing Competition held on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2026.
09/03/2026

Announcement of Online Essay Writing Competition held on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2026.

05/03/2026

A glimpse of the majestic Bengal Tiger exploring its naturalistic habitat at North Bengal Wild Animals Park. 🐅
Active, curious, and powerful!

🌍 World Wildlife Day 2026 Special!Join the Online Essay Writing Competition organized byNorth Bengal Wild Animals Park (...
25/02/2026

🌍 World Wildlife Day 2026 Special!
Join the Online Essay Writing Competition organized by
North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) 🌿
📝 Theme:
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods
👩‍🎓 Categories & Topics:
🔹 Group A (V–VIII)
Medicinal plants in your locality (100–150 words)
🔹 Group B (IX–XII)
Role of medicinal plants in traditional Indian medicine (150–200 words)
🔹 Group C (College – UG)
Role of youth in conservation of Herbal Heritage (200–250 words)
📅 25 Feb – 03 March 2026
📢 Results: 09 March 2026
📧 Submit: [email protected]
🎖 E-Certificates for all participants!
Let your words grow like nature! 🌱

📌 General Guidelines:
1.The essay must be original and handwritten/typed by the participant.
2. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will lead to disqualification.
3. Mention Name, Class, Institution, Contact Number & Category clearly in the submission mail.
4. Word limit must be strictly followed.
5. Only one entry per participant.
6. Decision of the judges will be final.
7. Submission should be in PDF format.
8. Mention subject line as:
“Essay Competition – Group (A/B/C) – Name of Participant”
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🌍 বিশ্ব বন্যপ্রাণী দিবস ২০২৬ উপলক্ষে বিশেষ প্রবন্ধ প্রতিযোগিতা!
আয়োজনে —
North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) 🌿
📝 বিষয়:
ঔষধি ও সুগন্ধি উদ্ভিদ: স্বাস্থ্য, ঐতিহ্য ও জীবিকা সংরক্ষণ
👩‍🎓 বিভাগ ও বিষয়:
🔹 গ্রুপ A (V–VIII) – আপনার এলাকার ঔষধি উদ্ভিদ (১০০–১৫০ শব্দ)
🔹 গ্রুপ B (IX–XII) – ভারতীয় প্রাচীন চিকিৎসায় ঔষধি উদ্ভিদের ভূমিকা (১৫০–২০০ শব্দ)
🔹 গ্রুপ C (কলেজ) – ভেষজ ঐতিহ্য সংরক্ষণে যুবসমাজের ভূমিকা (২০০–২৫০ শব্দ)
📅 ২৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি – ০৩ মার্চ ২০২৬
📢 ফল প্রকাশ: ০৯ মার্চ ২০২৬
📧 Mail পাঠান: [email protected]
🌱 সকল অংশগ্রহণকারীদের জন্য ই-সার্টিফিকেট!

📌 নির্দেশিকা
১. প্রবন্ধটি অবশ্যই অংশগ্রহণকারীর নিজস্ব মৌলিক রচনা হতে হবে। নকল বা কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তা (AI) ব্যবহার করা হলে তা বাতিল বলে গণ্য হবে।
২. নির্ধারিত শব্দসীমা কঠোরভাবে মেনে চলতে হবে।
৩. প্রবন্ধ বাংলা / হিন্দি / ইংরেজি / নেপালি — যেকোনো একটি ভাষায় লেখা যেতে পারে।
৪. অংশগ্রহণকারীকে ইমেইলে নিম্নলিখিত তথ্য উল্লেখ করতে হবে:
নাম
শ্রেণি / বর্ষ
বিদ্যালয় / কলেজের নাম
যোগাযোগ নম্বর
গ্রুপ (A / B / C)
৫. প্রবন্ধটি PDF ফরম্যাটে পাঠাতে হবে।
৬. ইমেইলের Subject লাইনে লিখতে হবে:
Essay Competition – Group (A/B/C) – Participant Name
৭. প্রত্যেক অংশগ্রহণকারী শুধুমাত্র একটি প্রবন্ধ জমা দিতে পারবেন।
৮. নির্ধারিত সময়ের পরে প্রাপ্ত প্রবন্ধ গ্রহণ করা হবে না।
৯. বিচারকদের সিদ্ধান্ত চূড়ান্ত বলে গণ্য হবে।
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🌍 विश्व वन्यजीव दिवस 2026 – ऑनलाइन निबंध प्रतियोगिता!
आयोजक —
North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) 🌿
📝 विषय:
औषधीय एवं सुगंधित पौधे: स्वास्थ्य, विरासत और आजीविका का संरक्षण
👩‍🎓 श्रेणियाँ:
🔹 समूह A (V–VIII) – आपके क्षेत्र के औषधीय पौधे (100–150 शब्द)
🔹 समूह B (IX–XII) – पारंपरिक भारतीय चिकित्सा में भूमिका (150–200 शब्द)
🔹 समूह C (कॉलेज) – हर्बल विरासत संरक्षण में युवाओं की भूमिका (200–250 शब्द)
📅 25 फरवरी – 03 मार्च 2026
📢 परिणाम: 09 मार्च 2026
📧 Mail भेजें: [email protected]
🌱 सभी प्रतिभागियों को ई-प्रमाण पत्र!

📌 निर्देश
1. निबंध पूर्णतः प्रतिभागी की मौलिक रचना होना चाहिए। नकल या कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI) का उपयोग पाए जाने पर प्रविष्टि निरस्त कर दी जाएगी।
2. निर्धारित शब्द सीमा का कड़ाई से पालन करना अनिवार्य है।
3. निबंध बंगाली / हिंदी / अंग्रेज़ी / नेपाली में से किसी एक भाषा में लिखा जा सकता है।
4. ईमेल भेजते समय निम्न विवरण अवश्य लिखें:
नाम
कक्षा / वर्ष
विद्यालय / महाविद्यालय का नाम
संपर्क नंबर
समूह (A / B / C)
5. निबंध PDF प्रारूप में भेजना अनिवार्य है।
6. ईमेल के Subject में लिखें:
Essay Competition – Group (A/B/C) – Participant Name
7. प्रत्येक प्रतिभागी केवल एक प्रविष्टि भेज सकता है।
8. अंतिम तिथि के बाद प्राप्त प्रविष्टियाँ स्वीकार नहीं की जाएँगी।
9. निर्णायकों का निर्णय अंतिम एवं मान्य होगा।

02/02/2026

Water birds are indicators of thriving wetlands.
This , highlighting the Lesser Adjutant Stork, Marabou Stork, and Japanese Crane at our Water Bird Aviary.

31/01/2026

Capturing the peaceful daily life of a spectacled langur at Bengal Safari.🌿🐒

Arboreal by nature and herbivorous in diet, the spectacled langur moves along tree branches, pauses to feed, and stays alert to its surroundings.



29/01/2026

“Grace in motion! Watch the Western Hoolock Gibbon swing effortlessly from rope to rope — nature’s true acrobat in action.”

Republic Day Celebration at Bengal SafariThe 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriot...
26/01/2026

Republic Day Celebration at Bengal Safari

The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at Bengal Safari on 26th January. The programme commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Director, North Bengal Wild Animals Park, followed by the singing of the National Anthem in the presence of officers, staff members, and employees of the park.

The occasion highlighted the importance of the Indian Constitution and the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Officers addressed the gathering, emphasizing the role of discipline, dedication, and responsibility in serving the nation and conserving wildlife.

The celebration reflected a sense of unity and national pride among all present. The event concluded with a pledge to uphold the ideals of the Constitution and to continue working sincerely towards wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

Jai Hind!

Celebration of 11th Foundation Day of North Bengal Wild Animals ParkThe 11th Foundation Day of North Bengal Wild Animals...
22/01/2026

Celebration of 11th Foundation Day of North Bengal Wild Animals Park

The 11th Foundation Day of North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) was celebrated with great enthusiasm and dignity on 21st January 2026.
The programme commenced at 11:00 AM with the reception of esteemed dignitaries, followed by the formal session beginning at 11:30 AM with a warm welcome and a briefing on the journey of Bengal Safari.
The occasion was graced by the presence of distinguished dignitaries:
Shri P. Kamalakanth, IFS, APCCF & Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority;
Shri C. Sudhakar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Siliguri Police Commissionerate;
Shri Kumar Vimal, IFS, General Manager (North), WBFDC;
Shri Arun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, IFS, Director, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park;
Smt. Uma Rani N, IFS, DFO, Monitoring North.
During the programme, Shri P. Kamalakanth, IFS, Member Secretary, WBZA, delivered a detailed address highlighting the journey of Bengal Safari, its steady growth, major milestones, and its role in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism. His address beautifully reflected the vision, progress, and future roadmap of the park.
A promotional video showcasing the evolution, conservation initiatives, and future aspirations of Bengal Safari was also screened for the audience.
One of the major highlights of the programme was the release of the book “Butterflies of Bengal Safari”, which documents the rich butterfly diversity of the park. The book reflects extensive field surveys, photography, and species identification carried out with dedication under the guidance of the Director, North Bengal Wild Animals Park.
The programme was further enriched by a cultural dance performance by the students of Ektiasal Tileswari Adhikari High School, who had also performed during the inaugural year of Bengal Safari, adding a nostalgic and meaningful touch to the celebration.
The event also included:
Best Enclosure Awards
10 Years of Service Excellence Awards
Sports Prize Distribution Ceremony, recognizing the enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication of staff members.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri E. Vijayakumar, Director, North Bengal Wild Animals Park.
The celebration reflected the collective dedication, teamwork, and commitment of the Bengal Safari family towards achieving excellence in wildlife conservation and management.

Children’s Day Celebration – 14 November 2025North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari)North Bengal Wild Animals Par...
14/11/2025

Children’s Day Celebration – 14 November 2025
North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari)

North Bengal Wild Animals Park sparkled with joy and excitement as we celebrated Children’s Day with the enthusiastic participation of students from Cosmos Global Pre-Primary School, Salugara Branch, and Techno India Group Public School, Siliguri. Their cheerful presence filled the park with warmth and laughter!

The day began with an exciting Safari Tour, where children explored the wonders of wildlife. Their wide-eyed curiosity and endless questions made the experience truly special.

A lively Cake-cutting Ceremony at NIC added a festive touch to the celebration.

The program was graced by the Director, North Bengal Wild Animals Park, whose encouraging words inspired the young learners to love and protect nature. The Assistant Director also supported the event, ensuring smooth coordination throughout the program.

✨ The highlight of the day was the students’ outstanding performances.
From expressive storytelling and creative poetry to energetic dances, melodious singing, and colourful face painting, the children displayed remarkable talent and confidence. Their performances lit up the event and won everyone’s hearts.

Each participant received a Certificate of Participation, appreciating their enthusiasm and creativity.

The celebration concluded with the distribution of gifts and refreshments, bringing big smiles to the little ones and making the day even more memorable.

The entire event beautifully reflected the true spirit of Children’s Day—joy, creativity, learning, and the magic of childhood.

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5th Mile
Siliguri
734005

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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