Have you been told that social life in Ibadan, the third largest city in Africa, is boring?! If so, you have been told a big lie! If you have recently been wondering what places to visit in Ibadan to have fun and have a great time with family, friends or just alone, this article is definitely for you!
Below is a list of the top five places to spend a day in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
1. University of Ibadan Zoological Garden.
With an entrance fee of just N300, you can access the beautiful and serene environment of the University of Ibadan Zoo, which is home to various species such as warthogs, lions, giraffes, hyenas, gazelles, ostriches, etc. the chimpanzee, the baboon. , turtle, flamingo, gorilla, crocodile and so on.
There is also a reptile section where various species of snakes, monitor lizards and other reptiles are kept, marked with special labels. The zoo is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 7 days a week. There are also shops at the zoo that offer delicious meals and snacks.
2. Heritage Mall, Dugbe.
This large, beautiful and eye-catching mall is one of the most visited places in Ibadan. The Heritage Mall at Dugbe in the heart of Ibadan is full of shops offering almost everything a visitor could need, from mobile phone products to stationery.
The three-storey mall also houses a FilmHouse cinema, Shoprite (Africa’s leading retailer), Mr Price, a three-store food court, a painting studio, an exclusive club and an escalator connecting the three floors of the mall.
Cinema offers movies for N500 until 6pm on weekdays and N1,000 on weekends. Don’t you think Heritage Mall is a great place to visit?
3. Agodi Gardens, Agodi.
Agodi Gardens is located near Oyo State Secretariat Complex, Agodi, Ibadan. The garden offers a magnificent view of a true tourist destination combined with nature. In the garden there are tourist attractions and facilities such as a children’s playground, a water park, an animal enclosure and a luxury restaurant. Entrance fee to Agodi Gardens is only N500.
It really is the ideal place to spend a day with friends and family.
National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye.
The National Unity Museum in Aleshinloye is another place to brighten up your day in Ibadan. The museum consists of four galleries (Unity Gallery, Masquerade Gallery, Ceramics Gallery and Yoruba Gallery) and displays various archaeological excavations and artifacts, photographs and many other materials that reflect the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and other tribes of Nigeria. The National Unity Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ventura Mall, Samonda.
Last but not least is the Ventura Mall at Sango-U.I. on the list. Road, Samonda, Ibadan. Although Ventura Mall is not as large as the Palms and Heritage malls, it still offers fans and enthusiasts plenty of entertainment, including various types of art games, from bowling to video games.
Ventura Mall is home to Ibadan’s largest cinema, showing the latest movies at affordable prices. The mall also has food and beverage stalls serving local and international cuisine and snacks, as well as shops selling a variety of products and services. Ventura Mall is a wonderful place that will brighten your day!
You can also add other places where you know people can enjoy themselves in Ibadan. Thank you very much