Shopnopuri Artificial Amusement Park, Artificial amusement park in Nawabganj, Bangladesh.
Shopnopuri Artificial Amusement Park covers about 150 acres at Aftabganj in Nawabganj Upazila, Dinajpur. It holds a mini zoo, a Fish World of artificial fish and aquatic animals, the 'Rongdhonu' art gallery, the 'Moha Maya Indrojal' magic gallery, gardens, an artificial lake and a central picnic centre. Rest houses number 10 VIP, 14 mid-class and 8 others.
Work on Shopnopuri began in 1989, initiated by Md. Delwar Hossain, chairman of Kushdah Union, using his own labour and money. The park now operates under Shibli Sadik, a former member of the Jatiya Sangsad for Dinajpur-6. It occupies about 150 acres at Aftabganj in Nawabganj Upazila, Dinajpur district.
The park's sculptures include a figure of Rabindranath Tagore, a fairy and a dinosaur, plus a statue group of the national flag, a poet, fruit and a bird. The 'Rongdhonu' Art Gallery holds sculptures and paintings, and 'Maha Maya Indrojal' is a magic gallery. School and college groups treat the grounds as a picnic destination.
The park has multiple zones that can be explored on foot and includes dining and shopping options for visitors. Plan enough time to explore the different attractions such as the zoo, gardens, and water features.
The Fish World section displays artificial sea creatures alongside living water animals in an unusual combination. The Animal Kingdom features statues of flamingos and dinosaurs, setting this place apart from typical recreation areas.
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