2025 for January 1970

Goa’s only zoo, located within the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to welcome new animals after 12 years—a barking deer and a pair of sloth bears.

It is located in the northeastern portion of Goa.
It is spread over an area of approximately 8 sq.km. and is located 3000 ft. above on the lush foothills of the Western Ghats.
Because of the fact that it is very small in size, the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is better known as a wildlife resort.
This sanctuary was initially set up as a refuge for orphaned and injured animals.
Today, apart from the wildlife species, the sanctuary houses a deer safari park, a rose garden, a zoo, and a botanical garden too.
The Rangado river flows on the eastern side, while the Madhel flows across the northern side.
Vegetation: The sanctuary is mostly covered with moist deciduous forest with small patches of semi-evergreen forest and cane along streams.
Flora: The dominant trees in this Sanctuary are Terminalia crenulata (Matti, the state tree of Goa) and Rosewood.
Fauna:
- It is home to animals like Panthers, Leopard Cats, Deer, Wild Boar, Gaur, and Malabar Giant Squirrel.
- The bird species include Common Grey Hornbills, Golden-Backed Woodpeckers and Ruby-Throated Yellow Bulbuls.

Source: TOI

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1: In which Indian state is the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Ans: Goa

Q2: What is the approximate area of the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans: It is spread over an area of approximately 8 sq.km.

Q3: The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary was initially set up for what purpose?

Ans: As a refuge for orphaned and injured animals.

Q4: Which type of forest vegetation dominates the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans: Moist deciduous forest with patches of semi-evergreen forest.