Top 10 Amazing Facts about Agodi Gardens

Agodi Gardens, Ibadan,By Eukoha – Own work,Wikipedia

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Agodi Gardens

Agodi Gardens is a tourist attraction in the Nigerian city of Ibadan.  The gardens, also known as Agodi Botanical Gardens and Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, are located on 150 acres of land[citation needed.

Agodi Gardens was established in 1967. The garden was destroyed by the Ogunpa flood tragedy in 1980, which carried away most of the animals. The Oyo State Government refurbished the garden in 2012, and the new Agodi Gardens reopened in 2014.

In general, Agodi Gardens provides an ideal escape from the city’s noise and bustle; yet, much work remains to be done to bring it up to international standards and make it an ideal destination.

However here are some of the top 10 amazing facts about Agodi Garden;

1. Life returned in Agodi in 2016

Governor Abiola Ajimobi-led’s administration has given Agodi Gardens new life. With almost N500 million already invested from a budgeted N1 billion in the rebuilt Agodi Gardens, fun seekers, nature and animal lovers will breathe a sigh of relief when they visit the redeveloped center when it hopefully opens to the public next month.

2. It is one of the sites that remind us of the beauty of life amid man’s ugliness

Agodi Gardens, which is a haven of calm due to the quantity of woods around it, offers a water park, children’s play area, rides, picnic areas, a restaurant area, a lake, and a little zoo. It’s peaceful, lush, and green. Needless to say, it is ideal for individuals seeking seclusion, picnics, get-togethers with friends, and family time out.

3. It is a tourist attraction

Agodi Gardens, Ibadan,By Eukoha – Own work, Wikipedia

Agodi Gardens, located in the city of brown roofs, is a tourist attraction that draws every lover of life to Ibadan. The garden at the foot of Old Mokola Hill was previously known as Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens, which opened in 1967. However, the garden was destroyed by the historic Ogunpa flood tragedy in 1980, which carried away most of the animals. However, the Oyo State Government planned to repair it in 2012 and reopen it in 2014.

4. It has a lot of features

5. It is perfect for picnics

Agodi Gardens, By Oluseunbadejo – Own work, Wikimedia

In general, Agodi Gardens is a great escape from the city’s noise and bustle; yet, much work remains to be done to bring it up to international standards and make it an ideal destination. 

6. It has a mini zoo

zoo(lion and lioness), By Hizick27 – Own work, Wikimedia commons

There are lions, crocodiles, monkeys, and ducks at the zoo. The zoo’s entrance plainly says that it is still under construction, thus the number and variety of animals on display can be excused.  Some of the features to upgrade the zoo to a standard zoo include; the zoo enclosure’s entrance gate and perimeter fencing, each animal will be given a new home/enclosure based on its natural habitthe at, and introduction of more species, such as zebras and giraffes and a comfortable waiting room for group learning, rest, and refreshments.

7. It is located  in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria

Oluyole statue, Ibadan, By Kaizenify – Own work, Wikipedia

Ibadan is the capital and largest city of Oyo State, Nigeria. It is Nigeria’s third-largest city by population, after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021 and a metropolitan population of approximately 6 million people. It is the country’s largest metropolis in terms of land area. Ibadan was the largest and most populated city in Nigeria at the time of its independence in 1960, and the second most populous in Africa after Cairo. According to the United Nations Human Settlements Research Program (2022), Ibadan is the second fastest-expanding metropolis on the African continent. In the tech startups index, it is also placed third in West Africa. In 2016, Ibadan became a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

8. It  is anticipated to lure tourists to the city

Agodi Gardens, By Oluseunbadejo – Own work, Wikipedia

As the ministry’s flagship project, Agodi Gardens is projected to draw the majority of tourists and fun seekers to the city while also providing easy access to other such centers in the Oyo state capital. The garden is around four kilometers from the ancient Captain Bower’s Tower, three kilometers from the University of Ibadan, and two kilometers from the contemporary center of trade bustle, Heritage/Cocoa Mall.

9.WaterPark is one the most prominent feature

One of the most noticeable features is the Agodi waterpark. It contains two water slides and three pools for both adults and children. Agodi has a lovely lake where guests can take a boat ride and take in the scenery of the rest of the garden. 

The Agodi gardens also have swings, trampolines, a bouncy castle, and many other games to keep the kids entertained. Agodi Garden is ideal for picnics because there are designated picnic spaces where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.

10. It houses several restaurants  and other shops selling beverages

Agodi Gardens, By Oluseunbadejo – Own work, Wikipedia

 Agodi Garden houses a restaurant as well as other shops selling beverages. Since outside beverages are not permitted at the park, outside food is permitted. They also offer local shops where you can buy palm wine, pepper soup, asun, and other delectable native foods. 

It, however, charges  500 nairas per person as the entrance fee, with an additional 500 naira for pool usage.