Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

Tiger-Elephant Sanctuary
Kollam District

Rich wildlife sanctuary supporting tigers, elephants, sambar deer, spotted deer, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Sambar Deer
October to April
65 km

Thenmala Eco-tourism

Eco-Tourism Center
Kollam District

India's first planned eco-tourism destination featuring deer, diverse bird species, and elephant habitats.

Key Attractions:
Deer Population Bird Species Elephant Habitats
October to March
72 km

Eravikulam National Park

Nilgiri Tahr Sanctuary
Idukki District

UNESCO World Heritage site protecting endangered Nilgiri tahr, elephants, leopards, and Malabar civets.

Key Attractions:
Nilgiri Tahr Population UNESCO Status Leopard Territory
September to March
140 km

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Mangrove Bird Sanctuary
Ernakulam District

Mangrove bird sanctuary known for kingfishers, cormorants, and rich avian biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Kingfisher Species Cormorant Population Mangrove Birds
October to March
88 km

Thusharagiri Forest

Mountain Forest Reserve
Kozhikode District

Mountain forest reserve sheltering elephants, bison, hornbills, and diverse forest wildlife.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Elephants Bison Herds Hornbill Population
October to March
240 km

Tholpetty and Muthanga

Wildlife Zones
Wayanad District

Wildlife zones within Wayanad sanctuary featuring elephants, deer, peacocks, and bears.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Herds Deer Population Peacock Displays
October to May
295 km

Paithalmala Wildlife

Hill Wildlife Area
Kannur District

Hill wildlife area known for diverse birdlife and montane ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Bird Diversity Montane Ecosystem Hill Species
October to March
420 km

Ranipuram Wildlife

Border Hill Wildlife
Kasaragod District

Border hill wildlife area supporting elephants, wild boars, and deer species.

Key Attractions:
Hill Elephants Wild Boar Population Deer Species
October to March
480 km

Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary
Kasaragod District

Coastal wildlife sanctuary featuring leopards, peacocks, bison, and coastal ecosystem species.

Key Attractions:
Leopard Population Peacock Displays Bison Herds
November to March
520 km