Wildlife in Goa

Nestled amidst the steep Western Ghats, the Wildlife Sanctuaries of Goa is the home of many rare species of flora and fauna. The thickly forested regions which have turned into a number of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa attract tourists from all over the world for its beauty and rare species of flora and fauna. Indianholiday.com offers online information about Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa.

Explore the vast virgin forests of Goa and acquaint yourself with a vast array of birds and flowers. There are three famous wildlife sanctuaries in Goa:

Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary:

One of the smallest bird sanctuaries in India it is named after the noted ornithologist of India, Salim Ali. There are a number of rare species of birds in this sanctuary. At the confluence of Mapusa and Mandovi Rivers in Goa lies the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. From October to March, bird lovers can watch the rare species of birds amidst the thickly forested Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary:

On the eastern border of Goa lies the Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. From tropical evergreen forests to the deciduous trees, Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is the home to a varied species of flora and fauna. Just 65 kms from Panaji, this sanctuary has different animals like Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Wild Dog and Leopard Cat.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary:

This is another beautiful sanctuary which is Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary which is one of the smallest preserves of Goa. The sanctuary has a small zoo which was originally built to shelter the orphaned animals.