TOP 10  WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES DEDICATED TO  SAVING ENDANGERED SPECIES

18th February, 2024

CHIRANJIT MITRA

Ranthambore National Park, India 

A haven for tigers, this stunning park was a key player in Project Tiger, India's groundbreaking tiger conservation initiative. 

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Home to elephants, black rhinos, lions, and more. Etosha's protected lands ensure these charismatic African animals get the needed space. 

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo

Providing vital care, rewilding, and a secure home for rescued and orphaned orangutans as they transition back into the rainforest.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Famously inspiring Charles Darwin, this wildlife paradise safeguards unique animal species like giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and a kaleidoscope of birdlife.

Kaziranga National Park, India

A vital refuge for the one-horned rhinoceros, its successful conservation efforts against poaching serve as a global model. 

Great Elephant Gathering, Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Hundreds of elephants come together during the dry season, a spectacular gathering protected within the park's boundaries. 

Giant Panda Sanctuaries, Sichuan, China

Protecting adorable pandas and their shrinking bamboo forest habitat are at the heart of international conservation work. 

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, India

An incredible wildlife hotspot renowned specifically for elephant herds and big cats like tigers and leopards. 

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia

The world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary, where visitors can intimately connect with these iconic marsupials while aiding conservation efforts. 

Kafue National Park, Zambia

One of Africa's largest parks, providing sanctuary for an incredibly diverse wildlife population – wild dogs, herds of antelope, cheetahs, and much more.