Bannerghatta Zoo and Film City in One Day: Family Plan

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Bannerghatta Biological Park and Innovative Film City are two of the most asked-for family outings from Bangalore. They are on different sides of the city, so fitting both into one day needs a little planning. Done right, the kids see the animals while they are fresh and finish the day with rides and shows.

The order that works

Go to Bannerghatta first. The animals are most active in the morning, the safari queue is shorter before 11, and the park gets hot by noon. Leave by about 1.30 after lunch and head to Film City on the Mysore Road side, which takes roughly an hour and a half depending on traffic. You reach in time for the afternoon and evening, when the shows and indoor attractions are best.

Doing it the other way round means reaching the zoo in the afternoon heat with tired children.

A simple timetable

• 8.00 Leave home after an early breakfast.

• 9.30 Reach Bannerghatta, take the safari first, then walk the zoo.

• 12.30 Lunch near the park.

• 1.30 Leave for Innovative Film City.

• 3.00 to 7.00 Rides, museums and shows.

• 8.30 Home.

Check the closing days and timings of both places on their official sites before you go; they change by season.

Tickets and queues

Book safari and entry tickets online where you can. On weekends and school holidays the ticket counters are the longest wait of the day. Keep ID cards for the adults handy. At Film City, look at which shows run at fixed times and plan the evening around them.

Which car for the family

For four people a sedan is fine. For five to seven, or when grandparents are coming, a 7 seater car on rent like the Innova Crysta gives everyone a proper seat and room for a cooler bag and a change of clothes for the kids. A full day package means the car waits at both places, so you can leave bags and shopping in the boot.

What to carry

• Water bottles, caps and sunscreen for the zoo.

• Snacks for the drive between the two places.

• A light jacket for the air-conditioned indoor halls.

• Wet wipes and a spare set of clothes for small children.

Planning the day with us

Tell us the date, the pickup address, how many people and their ages. We suggest the car size and send a written quote. The driver calls the evening before to confirm the start time.

Which car for how many people

Every car we send is AC. A sedan like the Dzire or Etios takes four passengers with two large bags. An Innova or Innova Crysta takes six or seven with more luggage. For bigger families or groups, the 12 seater Toyota Commuter or a tempo traveller keeps everyone together. For weddings and special trips, we also have luxury cars from the Mercedes E-Class upwards.

If you only have half a day

Pick one place, not both. With small children, Bannerghatta alone fills a morning well: the safari, the butterfly park and the zoo walk take about four hours. For older children who want rides and shows, Film City alone makes a good afternoon and evening. A 4 or 8 hour local package covers either, and you can extend on the day if the children are enjoying themselves.

Weekends and school holidays

Saturdays and Sundays in school holidays are the busiest days for family outings. Book the car three to four days ahead for those dates. On weekdays, a day's notice is usually enough. When you book, tell us if you need a child seat space or a boot that can take a folded stroller.

Other family outings in a day

If the children have already seen the zoo, a car for the day also works for Wonderla on Mysore Road, the Visvesvaraya museum and Cubbon Park in the city, or a short drive to Nandi Hills for the morning view. Pick one main place and one short stop. A day with fewer places is a better day with children.

What to see at each place

• Bannerghatta: the safari (lions, tigers, bears and herbivores), the zoo walk and the butterfly park.

• Innovative Film City: theme rides, a dinosaur park, museums and indoor games for children.

Check the weekly holiday of both places before you go; they are closed on different days.

Frequently asked questions

Can we do both places in one day with small kids?

Yes, if you start early and keep the zoo for the morning. Plan a rest in the car on the way to Film City.

Will the driver wait at both places?

Yes. On a full day package the car waits and you leave when you are ready.

Is a sedan enough for a family of five?

It will be tight with bags. A 7 seater is more comfortable for five or more.

Do we need to carry food?

Both places have food, but snacks and water for the drive help with children.

Can you pick up from two homes?

Yes. Share both addresses and we will plan the pickup order.

Where are the fares?

Current fares are on the cab rental Bangalore page.

Are all your cabs AC?

Yes, every car we send is AC.

Book the right vehicle

• Innova Crysta on rent in Bangalore

• Dzire cab on rent in Bangalore

• Airport transfer services

Planning the family day out? See fares for a cab on rent in Bangalore, or WhatsApp us on 99802 77773.