Beyond the noisy traffic-filled roads and clattering cafes, Bangalore also has a softer, yet wilder side. There are rescue farms tucked away from cityscapes, cat cafes hidden from plain sight, much like the elusive creatures, and even a world-class aquarium that may have been marinating on your Instafeed for long, just waiting to be explored. So, animal lovers in Bangalore, we have a guide of the 6 purrfect places in the city where you can spend some downtime with nature’s treasures, and let that dopamine kick.
6 Pawesome Places For Animal Lovers In Bangalore
1. Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park is, without a doubt, one of the best places for animal lovers in Bangalore. Having received its ‘national park’ status in 1974, a portion of the park is a zoological garden. You’ll find excited school children on their annual field trip, and families on day outs. The spacious park is home to majestic big cats, an array of exotic bird species, and even a butterfly park. Opt for the 1-hour safari and watch the wild at its sassy best.
Where: National Park Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083
When: 9:30 am to 5 pm (Closed on Tuesday)
Cost: ₹80
2. Prani
At Prani – The Pet Sanctuary, located off Kanakapura Main Road, over 700 individual rescued animals and birds reside. For animal lovers, it offers the incredible experience of petting the cutest guinea pigs, feeding horses, interacting with iguanas, and even posing as a tree branch for love birds to sit on. The educational tour takes you through enclosures belonging to birds, rodents, amphibians and large mammals. It’s a deeply personal experience led by a team of warm, compassionate animal lovers.
Where: Off, Kanakapura Main Rd, Somanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560116
When: 9 am to 5 pm
Cost: ₹400
3. Aquarium Paradise
Did you know Tiger Barbs get stressed when left alone in a tank? Were you aware that Goldfish have a great memory? Well, India’s largest aquarium, Aquarium Paradise, makes fish cool! Boasting a 180-foot underwater tunnel, exotic marine species, live mermaid shows and a coral reef, it’s an educational and interactive experience. The world-class aquarium promises an underwater deep dive into rare fish species that go beyond clown fish and goldfish.
Where: Jayamahal Main Rd, opposite TV Tower, J.C.Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560006
When: 10:30 am to 8 pm
Cost: ₹500
4. Big Barn Farm
Located near Bannerghatta National Park, Big Barn Farm is an organic farm designed as an educational outing for families and children. A break from city life, it’s replete with play areas, nature walk trails and picnic spaces. Here, farm time with fam would mean petting friendly dogs greeting you with wagging tails, feeding cows and watching ducks swim about in the serene lake. A daycation with animals never looked better!
Where: Kaggalipura Rd, Bilwaradahalli, Karnataka 560083
When: 10 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: ₹500
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5. PURRed@Charlie’s
Cats or dogs? Without missing a beat, if you picked cats, then PURRed@Charlie’s is your cat heaven! Imagine the cutest, fluffiest, doe-eyed kitties purring near your feet, rolling on your table and slow-blinking at you while you take a sip of your coffee! Now that’s a cat cafe you’d want to head to right away, na? Isn’t that simply purr-fect?
Where: 242, PURRed, New Airport Rd, opposite Bagalur Police Station, Taluk, Yelahanka, Bagaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149
When: 12 pm to 10 pm
Cost: ₹150
6. Wild Pour
Sunday brunches at Wild Pour are anything but ordinary. Picture this: A snake slithers near you, a bunny sits on your lap, and just around the corner, you spot children enjoying pony rides. A petting zoo cum open-air resto-bar is what Wild Pour is all about on Sundays. For animal lovers, it’s nothing short of a wonderland. Not for the faint-hearted, but for those unleashing their wild side, it’s the purrfect!
Where: Plot No. 71/8, Mitaganahalli, Jala Hobli, Chagalahatti (near New Airport Road / Hennur–Bagalur area), Bengaluru
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
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Animal lovers, which of these pawesome spots in Bangalore are you planning a day-trip to first?
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