Bondla Wild Life Sanctuary

Overview

It is the smallest of all the wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, but the sanctuary is well equipped to entertain both day trippers and overnight visitors. In addition to the plethora of animal and plant life that one can experience within the sanctuary, there are also a number of other attractions including a zoo, deer safari park, botanical gardens and Nature Interpretation Centre. There are watchtowers set up at strategic locations where one can observe the animals in their natural habitats.

Highlights

• Some of the common trees found include the State tree of Goa Terminalia Crenulata (Matti) and Rosewood

• Animals that can be seen include: Gaur, Sambhar deer, panther, jungle cat, leopard, toddy cat, wild boar, porcupine, scaly anteater, and the Malabar giant squirrel

• Birds that can be seen include: Ruby throated yellow bulbul, which is the state bird, the common grey hornbill and golden backed woodpecker