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Explore Goa
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| ▪ Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary |
| 52 km from Panaji and 38 km from Margoa, Bondla is situated up in the lush foothills of the Western Ghats. This botanical garden was originally established to house orphaned animals, but it's now also breeding colony for large species of deer. Bondla is a miniature zoo of caged animals and birds and a popular picnic destination for locals. Bondla forest nest bison, wild beer, deer, leopard, various type of serpent and birds. |
| ▪ Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary |
| 10 km southwest of Chaudi, was established in 1969. Encompassing 86 square km of mixed deciduous woodland, the reserve is certain to inspire tree-lovers, but less likely to yield many wildlife sightings:its tigers and leopards were hunted out long ago, while the gazelles, sloth bears, porcupines, panthers and hyenas that allegedly lurks in the woods rarely appear. Catigoa is a peaceful and scenic park that makes a day-trip pleasant. |
| ▪ Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary |
| On the western tip to the island of Chorao along River Mandovi, migratory and local birds inhabit the mangroves. Apart from a rich variety of coastal birds, one may spot flying foxes, jackals and crocodiles.. Open throughout the year, the sanctuary can be visited with the permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department. |
| ▪ Bhagwan Mahavir Bird Sanctuary |
| Along the north from Panaji on the road to Belgaum, is a sanctuary that covers 240sq.kms. Thick forest clads the slopes of the Western Ghats that is rich in wildlife and a paradise for bird watchers. There are important geographical and historical features in this sanctuary. |
