The Rangado river flows on its east while the Madhel river on its north. Bison, wild bear, deer, leopards, serpents and birds are seen in numbers in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa. This jungle resort not only offers Goa wildlife tours in abundance but it also features residential cottages that can be rented by tourists looking to really get in the thick of Goa wildlife. It is the smallest of the wildlife sanctuaries of Goa, covering around 8 sq. kms. The sanctuary includes a botanical Garden, fenced deer park and zoo. One can find bamboo plantations along with trees like Terninalia Crenulata also known as Matti, Rosewood, Lagerstroemia, Kindall, Jamba, Mimusops, etc. The State Tree Terninalia crenulata (Matti) and Rosewood are common here. Others are Lagerstroemia (Naked Maiden of the Forest / Nano), Kindall, Jamba, Mimusops, Saraca indica etc. The zoo contains excellent examples of the big cats of the area, various deer and other animals in their natural habitat. The deer safari park contains many types of deer, some common to the region of Goa, others much less common. It covers 8-sq-kms of deciduous forest Bondla is a miniature zoo of caged animals and birds and a popular picnic destination for locals. The wild animals that are housed here include Panthers, Jungle Cats, Leopard Cats, various species of Deer (Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer and Mouse Deer), Wild Boar, Crocodiles, Snakes and Malabar Giant Squirrels. Spread over an area of around 8 square kilometers, the Bondla wildlife sanctuary is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Goa. Nature Education Center in the sanctuary is an effort to bring nature close to people.

Location Located in Ponda Taluka in Central Goa, 20 km from Mollem, 52 km from Panaji

Entry Fee Adult Rs 5, Child Rs 2 (extra charges for camera and vehicles) Two wheelers Rs 10, Cars Rs 50, Mini buses/Vans Rs 100 Elephant Rides Rs 80 per ride (4 persons)

Best Season October to March 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Thursday closed (Garden and Zoo)