Agodi Gardens

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Agodi Gardens
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Agodi Gardens
Location Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Coordinates 7°24′25″N3°53′57″E / 7.40694°N 3.89917°E / 7.40694; 3.89917
Area150 acres (61 ha)
Established1967
Governing bodyBureau of Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnerships (BIP/PPP)
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Agodi Garden, Ibadan
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Agodi Gardens, Ibadan

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]

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It offers a green space with a zoo. Visitors can observe animals like turtles, monkeys, and peacocks. It serves as a peaceful retreat for both locals and tourists. [4] It’s a space that combines nature, fun, and culture all in one. [5]

History

Agodi Gardens, formerly known as Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens [6] , [7] was created in 1967. [8] 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. [9]

Attractions

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. [11] The zoo was closed immediately by the Oyo State Government. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Okereke, Dominic (2012). Africa's Quiet Revolution Observed from Nigeria. Paragon Publishing. p. 504. ISBN   978-1-908-3418-77.[ self-published source ]
  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.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Agodi Garden and Resort: A brief walk into a haven of peace | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Ige, Rotimi (14 November 2024). "Agodi Gardens ready for Detty December — Damola Layade". Tribune Online. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  6. ↑ Arogbonlo, Israel (3 October 2024). "Seven must-visit historical places in Ibadan". Tribune Online. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Omorogbe, Paul (22 December 2023). "Housing vs environment: The Agodi Gardens story". Nigerian Tribune . Archived from the original on 23 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Mixed reactions trail planned conversion of Agodi Gardens to housing estate". New Telegraph . 10 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Obuekwe, Chiamaka (28 June 2017). "Review of Agodi Gardens". The Guardian . Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "Agodi Garden and Resort: A brief walk into a haven of peace". Pulse Nigeria. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  11. ↑ Ajayi, Ola (30 September 2017). "Lion Kills Man in Ibadan". Vanguard . Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  12. ↑ "Oyo State Government announces the closure of Agodi Zoological Gardens". oyostate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018.


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