Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Thiruvananthapuram District

UNESCO biosphere reserve harboring hornbills, Nilgiri tahr, wild boars, and endemic species.

Key Attractions:
UNESCO Status Hornbill Population Nilgiri Tahr
December to April
70 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

Konni Elephant Training Center

Elephant Training Center
Pathanamthitta District

Traditional elephant training center with Asian elephants, wild boars, and Nilgiri langurs.

Key Attractions:
Asian Elephant Training Elephant Care Facility Wild Boar Population
September to April
110 km

Mathikettan Shola National Park

Endemic Species Park
Idukki District

National park preserving endemic flora, Nilgiri tahr, and unique shola forest ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Endemic Flora Nilgiri Tahr Shola Forest
October to March
150 km

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Avian Paradise
Ernakulam District

Renowned bird sanctuary featuring hornbills, Malabar grey owls, woodpeckers, and diverse avian species.

Key Attractions:
Hornbill Species Malabar Grey Owl Woodpecker Varieties
November to April
60 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

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