Wildlife Sancturies in Kerala

1) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki

     It is the first wildlife sanctuary of Kerala. It is also known as Thekkadi wildlife sanctuary. The former name is Nellikkampetti Game Sanctuary. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala(777 sq.km), situated in Peerumed taluk in Idukki district. The sanctuary was established during the time of 'Sri Chithira Thirunal Balaramavarma(the Travancore ruler)'. The famous Sabarimala Temple is also inside Periyar wildlife sanctuary.

2) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad

3) Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Palakkad

4) Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram

5) Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary, Kollam

6) Chinnar Wildlife Sancyuary, Idukki

7) Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki

8) Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur

9) Chimminy Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur

10) Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur

11) Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram

12) Kurinjimala Sanctuary

13) Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

14) Choolanoor Bird Sanctuary

15) Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

16) Kottiyur Wildlife Sanctuary

17) Thirunelli Wildlife Sanctuary

18) Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam

     Smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.