Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is a small wildlife sanctuary in Goa state, India, which is spread over an area of 8 square kilometers.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular destination among school children, nature lovers, and tourists. There is a Zoological Park (Zoo), a Deer Safari Park, a Botanical garden, and a Rose Garden. Nature Education Center is another attraction here. There are eco-tourism cottages inside this wildlife sanctuary.

The Zoo is the only Zoological Park in Goa. You need to buy entry tickets to enter the wildlife park. Once you buy the entry ticket, you must walk through the forests to reach the Zoo.

Many species of animals and snakes are found in the park. Wild Animals and reptiles are in this Zoo. Tigers, Wild Boars, Leopards, Bison, Deer, Sloth Bears, Jungle cats, and Porcupines attract many visitors. The Indian peafowl is another attraction here. Migratory birds also visit this wildlife park from November to February. Cobras and Vipers are among the reptiles inside this Zoo.

Injured Leopards that are captured from human habitations are brought here. The park allows bird watching. Park Range Office provides further information on bird watching.

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary & Mollen National Park is a nearby wildlife sanctuary.

How Do I Go to Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary?

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is around 48.5 kilometers from Panaji, the capital of Goa state. NH 748 connects the park with Panaji. Margao is approximately 38 kilometers distance from the wildlife park.

State government-owned Kadamba Transport Corporation buses connect the park to the nearby cities. Ponda is the nearest town 20 kilometers away from this park. Buses from Panaji and Margao go via Ponda.

Tiska (a Neighborhood in Ponda) to Bondla bus services are there except on Thursdays.

Timings of the Bondla Park and Zoo

The park opens at 9 a.m. This Wildlife Park and Zoo are closed on Thursdays.