What is a Wildlife Sanctuary ?

A wildlife sanctuary is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. The capturing, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these regions.They aim at providing a comfortable living to the animals. India has beautiful wildlife sanctuaries, with dense forests, large rivers, high and beautiful mountains. 

Tourism is not permitted in a wildlife sanctuary. People are not allowed unescorted there. The main objective of establishing a wildlife sanctuary is to educate humans as to how to treat the animals. The animals are taken care of and allowed to live peacefully in their natural habitats.

Importance of Wildlife Sanctuaries

There are a number of reasons for establishing wildlife sanctuaries. Some of the reasons are listed below:

• The wildlife sanctuaries are established to protect the endangered species.
• It is quite difficult to always relocate the animals from their natural habitat, therefore, protecting them in their natural environment is advantageous.
• The endangered species are specially monitored in the wildlife sanctuaries. If they reproduce and grow in number while under protection, few specimens can be kept for breeding in the conservation parks for their survival.
• Biologist activities and researches are permitted in the wildlife sanctuaries so that they can learn about the animals living there.
• A few sanctuaries take in injured and abandoned animals and rehabilitate them to health before releasing them in the forest.
• Wildlife sanctuaries preserve the endangered species and protect them from humans and predators.

Protection of Endangered Species

Many species of plants and animals are on the verge of extinction. Such creatures are conserved in the wildlife sanctuaries. Various sanctuaries have been established such as the Fleurieu peninsula sanctuary is maintained to protect sheoak habitat for glossy black cockatoos.

Conservation of Biodiversity

The landowners of a wildlife sanctuary are involved in:

• Production and distribution of electricity.
• Horticulture, grazing and farming enterprises
• Wine production
• Organic horticulture

Ecotourism

Many sanctuaries are involved in ecotourism. They offer accommodation, tour guides, nature walks, etc.

Education and Public use

The sanctuaries that are created on public land are involved in public use along with the conservation of biodiversity. For eg., golf courses, picnic areas, lakes for boating and swimming.

Thus we know, that a wildlife sanctuary is one of the finest ways of preserving the endangered species.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

1. Arial Island WLS
2. Bamboo Island WLS
3. Barren Island WLS
4. Battimalv Island WLS
5. Belle Island WLS
6. Benett Island WLS
7. Bingham Island WLS
8. Blister Island WLS
9. Bluff Island WLS
10. Bondoville Island WLS
11. Brush Island WLS
12. Buchanan Island WLS
13. Chanel Island WLS
14. Cinque Islands WLS
15. Clyde Island WLS
16. Cone Island WLS
17. Curlew (B.P.) Island WLS
18. Curlew Island WLS
19. Cuthbert Bay WLS
20. Defence Island WLS
21. Dot Island WLS
22. Dottrell Island WLS
23. Duncan Island WLS
24. East Island WLS
25. East of Inglis Island WLS
26. Egg Island WLS
27. Entrance Island WLS
28. Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary
29. Gander Island WLS
30. Girjan Island WLS
31. Galathea Bay WLS
32. Goose Island WLS
33. Hump Island WLS
34. Interview Island WLS
35. James Island WLS
36. Jungle Island WLS
37. Kwangtung Island WLS
38. Kyd Island WLS
39. Landfall Island WLS
40. Latouche Island WLS
41. Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) WLS
42. Mangrove Island WLS
43. Mask Island WLS
44. Mayo Island WLS
45. Megapode Island WLS
46. Montogemery Island WLS
47. Narcondam Island WLS
48. North Brother Island WLS
49. North Island WLS
50. North Reef Island WLS
51. Oliver Island WLS
52. Orchid Island WLS
53. Ox Island WLS
54. Oyster Island-I WLS
55. Oyster Island-II WLS
56. Paget Island WLS
57. Parkinson Island WLS
58. Passage Island WLS
59. Patric Island WLS
60. Peacock Island WLS
61. Pitman Island WLS
62. Point Island WLS
63. Potanma Islands WLS
64. Ranger Island WLS
65. Reef Island WLS
66. Roper Island WLS
67. Ross Island WLS
68. Rowe Island WLS
69. Sandy Island WLS
70. Sea Serpent Island WLS
71. Shark Island WLS
72. Shearme Island WLS
73. Sir Hugh Rose Island WLS
74. Sisters Island WLS
75. Snake Island-I WLS
76. Snake Island-II WLS
77. South Brother Island WLS
78. South Reef Island WLS
79. South Sentinel Island WLS
80. Spike Island-I WLS
81. Spike Island-II WLS
82. Stoat Island WLS
83. Surat Island WLS
84. Swamp Island WLS
85. Table (Delgarno) Island WLS
86. Table (Excelsior) Island WLS
87. Talabaicha Island WLS
88. Temple Island WLS
89. Tillongchang Island WLS
90. Tree Island WLS
91. Trilby Island WLS
92. Tuft Island WLS
93. Turtle Islands WLS
94. West Island WLS
95. Wharf Island WLS
96. White Cliff Island WLS

Andhra Pradesh

1. Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, 1953
2. Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, 1976
3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1976
4. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
5. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
6. Sri Venkateswara National Park, 1985
7. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
8. Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
9. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
10. Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
11. Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
12. Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
13. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002

Arunachal Pradesh

1. Pakke Tiger Reserve, 1977
2. D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
3. Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
4. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
5. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
6. Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, 1989
7. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
8. Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
9. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
10. Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1995
11. Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996

Assam

1. Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
2. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
3. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974
4. Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
5. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
6. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1994
7. Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
8. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, 1997
9. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, 1998
10. East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
11. Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
12. Nambor – Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
13. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
14. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
15. Borail Wildlife Sanctuary
16. Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
18. Marat Longri WLS

Bihar

1. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
2. Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
3. Pant Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
4. Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
5. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
6. Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
7. Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
8. Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1989
9. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, 1990
10. Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary, 1994
11. Barela Jheel Salim Ali-Jubba sahni Bird Sanctuary, 1997
12. Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary

Chandigarh

1. City Birds WLS
2. Sukhna Lake WLS

Chhattisgarh

1. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974
2. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
3. Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
4. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
5. Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
6. Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
7. Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
8. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, 2001
9. Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS, 1975
10. Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985
11. Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985

Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Fudam Bird Sanctuary

Delhi

1. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992

Goa

1. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, 1967
2. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1968
3. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
4. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, 1988
5. Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999
6. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999

Haryana

1. Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
2. Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
3. Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
4. Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
5. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
6. Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
7. Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004

Gujarat

1. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, 1969
2. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, 1973
3. Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1978
4. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
5. Hingolgadh Nature Reserve, 1980
6. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, 1981
7. Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1982
8. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
9. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
10. Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
11. Thol Bird Sanctuary, 1988
12. Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
13. Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, 1988
14. Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
15. Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
16. Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
17. Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
18. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, 1995
19. Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, 1995
20. Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
21. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008

Himachal Pradesh

1. Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Chandra Taal Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Churdhar Sanctuary
5. Daranghati Sanctuary
6. Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Gamgul Siyabehi WLS
8. Kais WLS
9. Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS
10. Kanawar WLS
11. Khokhan WLS
12. Kibber WLS
13. Kugti WLS
14. Lippa Asrang WLS
15. Majathal WLS
16. Manali WLS
17. Nargu WLS
18. Pong Dam Lake WLS
19. Renuka WLS
20. Rupi Bhaba WLS
21. Sainj WLS
22. Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS
23. Sech Tuan Nala WLS
24. Shikari Devi WLS
25. Shimla Water Catchment WLS
26. Talra WLS
27. Tirthan WLS
28. Tundah WLS
29. Rohila WLS

Jammu and Kashmir

1. Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
2. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
3. Ramnagar Rakha WLS, 1981
4. Nandni WLS, 1981
5. Baltal-Thajwas WLS, 1987
6. Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
7. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
8. Jasrota WLS, 1987
9. Lachipora WLS, 1987
10. Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
11. Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
12. Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
13. Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
14. Tral Wildlife Sanctuary, 2019

Jharkhand

1. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
2. Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
3. Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
5. Lawalong Wildlife sanctuary
6. Mahauadanr Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Palamau Tiger Reserve
8. Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Udhwa Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

Karnataka

1. Adichunchanagiri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
4. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
6. Biligiriranga Hills
7. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
12. Ghataprabha
13. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
14. Gudekote Wildlife Sanctuary
15. Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
16. Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
18. Nugu WLS
19. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
20. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
21. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
22. Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary
23. Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary
24. Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
25. Shettihalli WLS
26. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
27. Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
28. Jogimatti WLS
29. Thimlapura WLS
30. Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala

1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
2. Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
3. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
4. Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary, 2007
5. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
6. Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2020
7. Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011
8. Kurinjimala Sanctuary, 2006
9. Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2010
10. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
11. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958
12. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973
13. Pathiramanal Bird Sanctuary, 2004
14. Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958
15. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
16. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
17. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
18. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, 1983
19. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973

Ladakh

1. Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
2. Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987

Lakshadweep

1. Pitti Bird Sanctuary, 1972
2. Amini, India Wildlife Sanctuary

Madhya Pradesh

1. Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
2. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, 1974
3. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
4. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
5. Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
6. Karera Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
7. Ken Gharial Sanctuary, 1981
8. Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
9. Kheoni Sanctuary
10. Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary
13. Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary
14. Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
15. Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary
16. Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary
18. Son Gharial Sanctuary
19. Veerangana Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
20. Pachmarhi wildlife Sanctuary
21. kuno wildlife sanctuary
22. Ratapani Wildlife sanctuary
23. snajay-dubri wildlife sanctuary
24. Gangau wildlife saanctuary

Maharashtra

1. Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
2. Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
3. Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
5. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
6. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
7. Bordharan Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
9. Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS
10. Dhyanganga WLS 1997
11. Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, 1986
13. Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
14. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, 1979
15. Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary, 1986
16. Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
18. Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
19. Karnala Bird Sanctuary, 1968
20. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
21. Koka Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
22. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
23. Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
24. Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
25. Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary2010
26. Mayani Bird Sanctuary
27. Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
28. Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
29. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
30. Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
31. Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
32. Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
33. Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary
34. New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
35. New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
36. Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
37. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
38. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958
39. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
40. Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
41. Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
42. Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
43. Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
44. Thillari Wildlife Sanctuary
45. Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
46. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
47. Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary
48. Wan Wildlife Sanctuary
49. Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
50. Yedsi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Manipur

1. Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, 2016
2. Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS, 1989
3. Kailam WLS
4. Jiri-Makru WLS
5. Bunning WLS
6. Zeilad WLS
7. Thinungei Bird Sanctuary

Meghalaya

1. Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Nongkhyllem WLS
3. Siju WLS
4. Narpuh WLS

Mizoram

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve
2. Khawnglung WLS
3. Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Ngengpui WLS
5. Pualreng WLS
6. Tawi WLS
7. Thorangtlang WLS
8. Tokalo WLS

Nagaland

1. Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary
3. Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary

Odisha

1. Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 1962
2. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
3. Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
4. Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
5. Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
6. Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
7. Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
8. Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, 1982
9. Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
10. Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
11. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
12. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
13. Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
14. Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, 1987
15. Sunabeda Tiger Reserve, 1988
16. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, 1997
17. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
18. Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011
19. Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary

Punjab

1. Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Bir Aishvan WLS
3. Bir Bhadson WLS
4. Bir Bunerheri WLS
5. Bir Dosanjh WLS
6. Bir Gurdialpura WLS
7. Bir Mehaswala WLS
8. Bir Motibagh WLS
9. Harike Lake WLS
10. Jhajjar Bacholi WLS
11. Kathlaur Kushlian WLS
12. Takhni-Rehampur WLS
13. Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary

Pondicherry

1. Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, 2008

Sikkim

1. Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, 1977
2. Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
3. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1984
4. Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
5. Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1998
6. Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
7. Kitam Bird Sanctuary, 2005

Rajasthan

1. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1960
2. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1971
3. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, 1971
4. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
5. Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
6. Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
7. Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary, 1983
8. Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
9. Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
10. Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
11. Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
12. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
13. Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
14. Jawahar Sagar Wildlife sanctuary, 1975
15. Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
16. Kesarbagh Wildlife sanctuary, 1955
17. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
18. Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
19. Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
20. Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
21. Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary
22. Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
23. Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
24. Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955

Tamil Nadu

1. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, 1936
2. Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1942
3. Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, 1967
4. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
5. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, 1976
6. Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1977
7. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1980
8. Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
9. Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
10. Karikili Bird Sanctuary, 1989
11. Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1989
12. Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1989
13. Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, 1991
14. Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, 1991
15. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1994
16. Vellode Birds Sanctuary, 1997
17. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, 1999
18. Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
19. Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008
20. Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
21. Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, 2014
22. Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary, 2015
23. Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2016
24. Gangaikondam Spotted Dear Wildlife Sanctuary]],
25. Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS
26. Mundanthurai WLS
27. Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary
28. Theerthangal WLS
29. Sakkarakottai WLS

Telangana

1. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
2. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
3. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1953
4. Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1965
5. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
6. Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
7. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
8. Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
9. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980

Tripura

1. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
3. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
4. Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988

Uttar Pradesh

1. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1957
2. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
3. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
4. Ranipur Sanctuary, 1977
5. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
6. Bakhira Sanctuary, 1980
7. Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
8. Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
9. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, 1987
10. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
11. Kachhua Sanctuary, 1989
12. Okhla Sanctuary, 1990
13. Saman Bird Sanctuary, 1990
14. Sandi Bird Sanctuary, 1990
15. Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
16. Patna Bird Sanctuary, 1991
17. Suhelva Sanctuary, 1998
18. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
19. Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
20. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
21. Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
22. Sur Sarovar Sanctuary
23. Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary
24. Turtle WLS

Uttarakhand

1. Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
2. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
3. Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary, 1986
4. Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
5. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
6. Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary, 1993
7. Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary, 2012

West Bengal