Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary
Thiruvananthapuram District

Important elephant habitat featuring leopards, Malabar giant squirrels, and diverse forest ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Corridors Leopard Territory Malabar Giant Squirrel
November to April
50 km

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Dry Forest Sanctuary
Idukki District

Unique dry forest sanctuary home to grizzled giant squirrels, leopards, and spotted deer.

Key Attractions:
Grizzled Giant Squirrel Leopard Population Spotted Deer
October to March
160 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

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kozhikode

Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Kozhikode District

Important migratory bird sanctuary hosting flamingos, kingfishers, and diverse coastal species.

Key Attractions:
Flamingo Flocks Kingfisher Varieties Migratory Species
November to March
220 km

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Reserve
Wayanad District

Important elephant reserve featuring tigers, leopards, bison, deer, and rich biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Population Tiger Territory Leopard Habitat
October to May
290 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

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

Biodiversity Sanctuary
Kannur District

Rich biodiversity sanctuary supporting elephants, leopards, bison, sambar deer, and bird species.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Corridors Leopard Territory Bison Population
October to March
400 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