| Goa is land that is known for its exotic beaches | | | | boasts of being the largest protected area of |
| and throbbing nightlife. But one more facet of Goa | | | | Goa. The flora of the reserve comprises of thick |
| is the wild gos. Wondering how? The location of | | | | forests ranging from deciduous to evergreen |
| Goa between Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, | | | | ones. The dense vegetation offers habitat to |
| bestows it with a natural habitat for an exciting | | | | many wild animals and reptiles. The small dams, |
| range of wildlife. The wild animals and birds find | | | | watchtowers and Dudh Sagar Falls are a must |
| refuge in the wildlife sanctuaries of Goa. | | | | see here. |
| Uninfluenced with the commotion of city life, the | | | | Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Goa wildlife reserves are far tranquil and | | | | This wildlife sanctuary lies in the Temple belt of |
| picturesque. Goa offers amazing wildlife tours to | | | | Goa, Ponda. The reserve is full of deciduous |
| the wildlife enthusiasts. Visit Goa post monsoon | | | | forests with some patches of evergreens. The |
| and you will find a ravishing side of the state | | | | state tree, Matti and the state animal, Gaur are a |
| carpeted with flower beds, and cascading | | | | special attraction here. The well tended botanical |
| waterfalls. As Goa is very rich in wildlife thereby it | | | | gardens and formal gardens are must see here. |
| provides many opportunities for enjoying eco | | | | The mini zoo inside the sanctuary is very |
| tourism The Wildlife Department has plans to | | | | interesting. The elephant rides offered here are |
| launch conducted tours through the channels of | | | | quite terrific. |
| water. | | | | Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries of Goa | | | | The boundaries of this reserve is brushed by |
| The state is a haven for wildlife freaks and wildlife | | | | Talpona and Galjibaga rivers. The metro dwellers |
| species. A species of animals and birds can be | | | | will be pleased to experience the tranquility, |
| spotted at these reserves. Some of the famous | | | | chirping of birds, flowing of rivers. The wildlife |
| wildlife sanctuaries of Goa are: | | | | species of the sanctuary range from birds to |
| Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | | | | animals and reptiles. The Bela Lake and a ancient |
| You will amazed to see the variety of wildlife | | | | temple Kuskem are very interesting to see. |
| species of this reserve. The fourteen various | | | | Sacred Groves Bambar |
| types of mangroves is superb here. The | | | | The sacred groves located at Bamabar has been |
| intersecting water canals here offer a natural | | | | preserved for more than two centuries. Nature |
| shelter to a variety of birds. Hire a canoe and | | | | worship has resulted in nature preservation here. |
| discover the hidden treasures of the bird | | | | Nirancarachi Rai |
| sanctuary. You will have a breathtaking view of | | | | The reserve enjoys a special kind of micro - |
| exotic flora and fauna along Mandovi. | | | | climatic ecosystem. The area of the reserve has |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Molem | | | | been fenced for the protection of nineteen |
| National Park | | | | various types of evergreen species that provide |
| The sanctuary, which was earlier known as Molem | | | | opportunities of nature study. |
| Game Sanctuary, lies to the east of Goa. It | | | | |