[3] The Bannerghatta Biological Park is located within the limits of Anekal Revenue Taluk in the Bangalore Urban District.
[3] The Bannerghatta Zoo was started as a picnic corner and was controlled by the Forest Department, Government of Karnataka, in the year 1971 in an area of 16.00 Ha.
The safari is jointly managed and monitored by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and BBP with a revenue sharing on a 50:50 basis between the two organizations.
KSTDC focuses on sales, revenue collection and physical monitoring of the buses whereas BBP fixes the fee for the visitors.
[4] In late September 2013, the safari was closed for weeks due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease among the herbivorous animals.
The entire area has been barricaded with stone walls along with the additional support of solar powered fences and Elephant proof trenches (EPT).
The vegetation in the safari is more favourable to the herbivore animals round the year as large number of fodder species like bamboo are found in abundance and presence of waterbodies.
The outerwall of the moat is embedded with stone slabs to prevent the sloth bear from escaping and to avoid trespass of any other free ranging wildlife into the area.
The forest area is planned to be planted additionally with varieties of fruit yielding trees to simulate a natural habitat for bears.
Additionally a big moat all round the chain link mesh fence has been created to avoid the trespassing of any wild animals living in the area.
The peripheral boundary of the 3 units inside the safari area consists of an open moat and another chain linked mesh fence.
To be compliant with this policy, the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre within the limits of Bannerghatta Biological Park started functioning in 2000.
[3] On 25 November 2006, Kapil Sibal, the Union Minister of Science and Technology opened India's first butterfly enclosure at the park.
The Animal Adoption Program is carried out to inculcate awareness and the responsibility of conserving threatened and endangered fauna and flora in the minds of people.
[6] It provides a unique opportunity for persons to contribute to the enrichment and conservation of wildlife and gives the satisfaction of directly funding the basic requirements of an animal.
Both individuals and companies participate in this program, as it serves as a convenient means to express solidarity with values of environmentalism and wildlife conservation.
Beyond minor perks such as adoption certificates, one time complimentary passes for five members, opportunities to participate in a workshop or conference,[7] this program inspires amongst zoo visitors empathy for wild animals, an understanding and awareness about the need for conservation of natural resources and the importance of maintaining the ecological balance.
[8] Active participation in wildlife conservation enables one to be more conscious of environmental friendly principles, lifestyles and the importance of nature.
Subsequent levels in the gold class include the Golden Jackal, Indian Grey Wolf, Striped Hyena etc.
Precautionary measures to certify the park as safe for public visit has not resulted in a significant increase in visitors.
Utilizing internal resources such as locally grown fodder and fruits for herbivorous animals and carrying out sustainable fishing in water bodies within the park premises are notable measures.
Overall Bannerghatta Biological Park has embraced a number of clever measures to increase revenue while simultaneously propagating environment and wildlife conservation awareness and eco-friendly principles.