Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
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.
About Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
- 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
Last updated on January, 2026
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