Andhra Pradesh Wildlife

Blessed with rich biodiversity, Andhra Pradesh is home to a wide variety of wildlife. The dense forests of the state invite wildlife lovers to explore the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Andhra Pradesh’s flora and fauna make wildlife tourism a fascinating part of any Andhra Pradesh tour.

Famous Wildlife Destinations in Andhra Pradesh

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Coringa, in the delta region of the Godavari River, this sanctuary is endowed with rich mangrove forests. Visitors can spot wildlife such as crocodiles, sea turtles, and fishing cats.

Eturnagaram Sanctuary

Situated in Warangal district, this sanctuary shelters tigers, blackbucks, bears, and antelopes. Its vegetation mainly consists of bamboo and teak, and it is one of the oldest sanctuaries in the state.

Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary

Located between Kurnool and Prakasam districts, this sanctuary hosts wildlife such as panthers, tigers, chinkaras, mouse deer, monitor lizards, marsh crocodiles, sambars, nilgais, pythons, monkeys, and various reptiles. A perennial river flows through the sanctuary.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Covering 625 acres, this park is one of the largest zoos set amidst a reserve forest. Wildlife on display includes tigers, wolves, bears, reptiles, jackals, panthers, hyenas, baboons, and monkeys.

Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

Near Chittoor, this sanctuary is home to elephants, cheetahs, wild boars, sloth bears, and porcupines. Two streams, Kaigal and Kaundinya, flow through the area.

Manjira Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

Located in Medak district, this sanctuary consists of nine small islands that host a variety of resident and migratory birds. Crocodiles and various fish species also inhabit the sanctuary.

Other notable wildlife destinations include Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary, Mrigavani National Park, Nehru Zoological Park, and Alisagar Deer Park.

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