Agodi Gardens is a tourist attraction in the city of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.[1] Also called Agodi Botanical Gardens, Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, the gardens sit on 150 acres of land[citation needed][2][3]
| Agodi Gardens | |
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| Location | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 7°24′25″N 3°53′57″E / 7.40694°N 3.89917°E |
| Area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Bureau of Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnerships (BIP/PPP) |
History edit
Agodi Gardens formerly called Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens was created in 1967. The garden was destroyed by the Ogunpa flood disaster in 1980 as most of the animals were swept away by the raging water. The garden was renovated in 2012 by the Oyo State Government, and was reopened in 2014.[4]
Attractions edit
- Water park
- Lake
- Mini zoo
- Play area and rides for children
- Picnic and Gardens area[5]
Lion attack edit
In late September 2017, a zookeeper at the Agodi Zoo was attacked by one of the lions. The zookeeper attacked by the lion was Mr. Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa. He later died from injuries sustained.[6] The zoo was closed immediately by the Oyo State Government.[7]
References edit
- ^ Okereke, Dominic (2012). Africa's Quiet Revolution Observed from Nigeria. Paragon Publishing. p. 504. ISBN 978-1-908-3418-77.[self-published source]
- ^ Oladele, Bisi (10 September 2014). "Life Returns to Agodi Gardens". The Nation. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ Busari, Tunde (20 June 2015). "Ibadan Returns to Good Old Days with Agodi Resort". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Obuekwe, Chiamaka (28 June 2017). "Review of Agodi Gardens". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Agodi Garden and Resort: A brief walk into a haven of peace". Pulse Nigeria. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ Ajayi, Ola (30 September 2017). "Lion Kills Man in Ibadan". Vanguard Online. Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ https://oyostate.gov.ng/oyo-state-government-the-closure-of-agodi-zoological-gardens/ Archived 17 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine
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