Agodi Gardens

Agodi Gardens is a tourist attraction in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria.[1] Also called Agodi Botanical Gardens, Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, the gardens sit on 150 acres of land[2][3]

Agodi Gardens
LocationIbadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Coordinates7°24′25″N 3°53′57″E
Area150 acres (61 ha)
Established1967
Governing bodyBureau of Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnerships (BIP/PPP)
Agodi Garden, Ibadan
Agodi Gardens, Ibadan

History

Formerly called Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Agodi 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 the new Agodi Gardens was reopened in 2014.[4]

Attractions
  • Water park
  • Lake
  • Mini zoo
  • Play area and rides for children
  • Picnic and Gardens area[5]

Lion attack

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
  1. Okereke, Dominic (2012). Africa's Quiet Revolution Observed from Nigeria. Paragon Publishing. p. 504. ISBN 978-1-908-3418-77.
  2. Oladele, Bisi (10 September 2014). "Life Returns to Agodi Gardens". The Nation. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. Busari, Tunde (20 June 2015). "Ibadan Returns to Good Old Days with Agodi Resort". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  4. Obuekwe, Chiamaka (28 June 2017). "Review of Agodi Gardens". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. "Agodi Garden and Resort: A brief walk into a haven of peace". Pulse Nigeria. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  6. Ajayi, Ola (30 September 2017). "Lion Kills Man in Ibadan". Vanguard Online. Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  7. 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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