Description of the attraction
Dulahazra Safari Park is located along the road from Chittagong to Cox's Bazar at a distance of 50 km from the city and is an animal sanctuary. It is inhabited by many wild and tamed elephants. Bengal tigers, lions, crocodiles, monkeys, bears and many bird species can be found here.
Dulahazra Safari Park was set in a hilly landscape of approximately 2,224 acres (9,00 sq km) at Chakaria Upaliz, near Cox's Bazar, and 107 km from the port city of Chittagong. The main goal was to create conditions for eco-tourism and entertainment, research work, as well as the preservation of the life of wild animals in their natural environment.
Dulahazra Safari Park is home to nearly 4,000 animals of 165 species. After the new government came to power, many of the park's current residents were rescued in January 2007 by joint efforts with animal activists. Some former domesticated elephants were on the brink of life and death and were kept in dire conditions. Many people also donated some animals to the park during this period. Only recently withdrawn and donated animals were treated and sent to the reserve. Of the last animals that have come to the park, 90 sika deer, 42 barking deer, three Sambar deer, one freshwater crocodile, one saltwater crocodile, nine black bears, four pythons, 17 peacocks, 19 Turkish pheasants and two emus live here.
The park is protected by many wild elephants that naturally inhabit the area. The safari park also has domesticated elephants that you can ride.
The safari zone is open to the public all year round, with around 6,000 visitors daily during the peak season (November to March) and 2,000 visitors daily during the off-season (April to October).
