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

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

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Wetland Bird Sanctuary
Alappuzha District

Important wetland bird sanctuary attracting egrets, herons, cormorants, and kingfishers.

Key Attractions:
Egret Colonies Heron Species Cormorant Population
November to March
120 km

Vembanad Lake Wetlands

Wetland Ecosystem
Kottayam District

Rich wetland ecosystem supporting otters, diverse bird species, and fish populations.

Key Attractions:
Otter Population Bird Diversity Fish Species
October to March
115 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

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

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserve
Palakkad District

Important tiger reserve featuring tigers, leopards, elephants, deer species, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Leopard Territory Elephant Herds
October to April
190 km

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Coastal Bird Sanctuary
Malappuram District

Coastal bird sanctuary attracting flamingos, terns, gulls, and crab plovers.

Key Attractions:
Flamingo Population Tern Colonies Gull Species
November to March
180 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