To protect a number of this natural beauty from rush of recent development, Goa has put aside four wild-life sanctuaries nested within the brushy areas of in-land Goa.
WILDLIFE, GOA
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is 53 kilometres away from the state capital, Panaji. Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is the Molem National Park.Within the Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison), clusters of monkeys, Malayan giant squirrels, cobras and pythons are housed in the sanctuary. There are also elephants and tigers, but spotting them could be a tough job. The sanctuary is also home to a few black panthers; and spotting them is not an easy task either.
WILDLIFE, GOA
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Sattari takula in North Goa. The forests of the Mhadei Wildlife sanctuary are part of the Western Ghats forests and are teaming with wildlife especially in the monsoons. Most of this biodiversity of life forms is either ignored or goes unappreciated by visitors as well as nature lovers.
WILDLIFE, GOA
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at 53 kms away from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa is the smallest among the wildlife reserves in this state. The Sanctuary is known more as a wildlife resort than a sanctuary due to its relatively small area. Within its area, the Bondla sanctuary houses a rose garden, botanical garden, deer safari park and a zoo, originally established as a refuge for wounded or orphaned animals. The zoo provides a glance of the animal species found in the sanctuary. The botanical garden holds a great variety of exotic plants. The Nature Education Center here is an attempt to bring people close to nature.
WILDLIFE, GOA
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on western tip of the Island of Chorao along the river Mandovi, Goa, in India.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the Chorao islands, named after the world famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, covering an area of approx 1.8 sq km, the park is located on a beautiful island which has not dropped any of its old Portuguese charm complete with villas and Churches which are white-washed. Covered by exquisite greenery which includes mangrove vegetation and washed by a network of mini river streams and tributaries the sanctuary plays host to a variety of birds such as eagles, kites, kingfishers, egrets, parrots, cormorants, herons etc. Coots and Pintails visit during the winter season.