Andhra Pradesh, one of the fascinating tourist destinations of South India beckons you to explore its rich wildlife. The dense forests of the state provide shelter to a variety of exotic wildlife species.

Some of the most popular wildlife destinations of the state are:

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Located near Kakinada, Coringa wildlife sanctuary has a rich Mangrove forest. The forest houses a variety of interesting wildlife such as crocodile, fishing cat, sea turtle etc.

Eturnagaram Sanctuary

Beautifully dotted with trees like teak and bamboo, Eturnagaram Sanctuary is nestled in the Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh. It shelters animals like tiger, antelope, bear and black buck.

Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary

Covered with deciduous forest, Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary boasts of tiger, panther, monkey, chinkara and different types of reptiles. It is located between the districts of Prakasam and Kurnool.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Sprawling over an area of 625 acres, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is the perfect place to see the different species of monkeys and baboons. The other wildlife found here are tiger, panther, jaguars, hyenas, wolves, jackals, bears and a variety of reptiles.

Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

Located near Chittoor, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by wildlife such as cheetah, porcupine, wild boar, elephant etc.

Manjira Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

It is an amazing wildlife destination located in the Medak district of the state. There are nine small islands in the sanctuary where beautiful resident and migratory birds are found. Crocodiles and a variety of fishes are also found here. 

Mrigavani National Park, Nehru Zoological Park, Alisagar Deer Park, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary and Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary are the other wildlife destinations in Andhra Pradesh.