Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is nicely nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats. The wildlife sanctuary spread across an area of 8 square km and the smallest in Goa but different varieties of animals make the place an exciting place for a day trip. The sanctuary preserves sambar deer, gaur (Indian bison), the black faced langur, jackals and wild boar. Elephants are also present but can be spotted at definite places. The place also a home to different species of deers.



The sanctuary also has a large botanical garden with variety of plant species, also has a deer park. the zoo inside was created to shelter orphaned and injured animals but now it has become the main tourist attraction. Inside the sanctuary, forest department offers elephant rides for tourists. Deer safari is also available inside the deer park. just entrance of the park, there is a small Nature Education Center that screened wildlife videos for tourists. The park is also an exciting place for bird watchers and butterfly enthusiasts.

Flora In Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Most of the sanctuary is covered with moist deciduous forests with little pieces of evergreens and canes along with nullahs. The common trees are Terninalia crenulata(Matti) and Rosewood. Other varieties are Lagerstroemia (naked maiden of the forest/nano), jambo, saraca indica, kindall etc. The thorny Bamboo arundinacea and Goant Lianus (Entada) are ubiquitous.

Fauna In Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

The hills to the southeastern part of the sanctuary are herded by different varieties of animals such as monkey, wild boar, deer, gaur, pythons, jackals and leopards. Bonda is a also rich place of numerous species of birds. Bird watchers who come to Goa for beach and fun, must visit the place for the actual fun. Bondla core forest is mainly inhabited by big beasts like bison, wild deer, leopard and sometimes elephant. Various frightening serpents are also be seen.

Sights And Activities

Zoological Park
This park is a nice place to watch all the wilds in moated enclosures with natural surroundings. There are many animals that you wished to see in jungle but remained illusive when you sneak into their territory. The not so vast zoological park of Bondla houses panther, lion, Gaur, sloth bear, crocodile and various kinds of reptiles.

Deer Safari Park
If you are deer lover, this is the place for you. The park houses sambars and spotted deer. There are jeep available from outside the park to venture into this sprawling safari park.

Nature Education Centre
Nature Education Center is place for travelers who are not just satisfied with wild animals but also educate themselves about them. The place exhibits many shows, and other types of exhibition that educate and interpret wilds within four walls.

Botanic Gardens
The place is not specifically for students but you will feel the same. There are students of Botany strolling around countless diverse form of trees and plants. The place is also good place for nice picnic. There are name board hanged in front of plants and trees to identify and learn.