One of the greatest benefits of Orissa ‘s vast expanses of unspoilt
natural landscape has been its ability to offer a protected yet natural habitat
to the state’s incredible wildlife.There are many wildlife sancturies which
are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna ,bird life reptiles and water
creatures.Some of the most important experiments of wildlife conservation are
taking place in these natural habitat, giving the tourists an excellent opportunity
to see nature’s bounty,propagated.
Nandankanan :
A short distance from the capital city, Bhubaneswar, the Nandankanan zoo lies
in the splendid environs of the Chandaka forest, along the rippling waters of
the Kanjia lake.It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been
declared as sanctuary. Famous for its white tiger population ,Nandankanan or
the Garden of Gods has become a hot family favorite ,with visitors getting an
excellent opportunity to enjoy seeing these regal animals in their natural glory-
in an environment conductive to their growth. more details
Similipal Tiger Reserve :
Thick and green forests, extensive grassy lands and meadows, cloud kissing peaks,
precipitous and sparkling waterfalls, meandering rivers, roaring tigers and
trumpeting tuskers, fleeing deer and flying squirrels, talking myna and dancing
peacocks et al make Similipal a dreamland of Nature in the wilderness and an
irresistible destination. more details
Bhitarkanika Sanctuary :
Located in the second largest mangrove forest in the country, the sanctuary
has protected the estuarine crocodiles since 1975 . Located slightly further
away is the coastal area of Gahirmatha, where the giant Pacific ridley sea turtles,
traveling annually from as far away from South America nest by the millions.
Special arrangements were made to ensure their protection as the turtles were
preyed upon by the local folk many years ago. more details
