Andhra Pradesh is a state with different Wildlife and is also termed as the Kohinoor of India. The rich wildlife of the state has attracted large number of tourists, who regularly visit the state so as enjoy its diverse wildlife. Andhra Pradesh wildlife tourism will help you to come much closer to the gifts of Mother Nature and know their importance. People from far off places visit the state only just to view the wildlife of the area. For wildlife lovers, Andhra Pradesh has a lot to offer. The wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks of the state house a variety of wildlife such as crocodiles, sea turtle, elephant, wild boar, tiger, black buck, antelope, panther, Chinkara, bear, fishing cat etc. Different species of reptiles can also be spotted here. Some of the known wildlife destinations in the state are Coringa sanctuary, Eturnagaram sanctuary and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary:

Coringa was declared a sanctuary in 1978 not because of fauna, but to protect the amazing mangrove vegetation of the on the Godavari estuary. Coringa national Park is situated on the backwater of Sea which is extremely supportive conditions for mangrove plantations. This also proves to be a great habitat for salt water crocodiles. Around 120 species of bird like Pelicans, Storks, Herons, flamingos, ducks and many rare species have been seen in Coringa Wildlife sanctuary. Apart from Salt water crocodiles, Otter which are also endangered, fishing cats, jackals, and sea turtles are found here. October to May is the best time to visit this wonderful wildlife sanctuary. It is located around 20 Km from Kakinada on Kakinada-Yanam route.

Eturnagaram Sanctuary:

The Eturnagaram Sanctuary, Eturnagaram is situated in the district of Warangal in Andhra Pradesh state. The sanctuary is spread across the sprawling area of 806 square kilometers. Among the sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh, the Eturnagaram Sanctuary of Eturnagaram is considered as one of the oldest sanctuaries. The Eturnagaram Sanctuary is also rich in fauna. The region falls in the tropical dry deciduous type of vegetation. The sanctuary is thus rich in the growth of teak, bamboo and other trees like madhuca and terminalia. The wildlife shelter is intense with deciduous teak woods, and many wild animals are conserved here, the animals include tiger, spotted dear, wolf, panther, black buck, Chinkara, giant squirrels, jackals, nilgai, sloth bear and four horned antelopes. To see wildlife in its natural habitat, visit to this forest wildlife sanctuary is a must. Many numbers of tourists are attracted to this sanctuary and the number is growing day by day.

Indira Gandhi National Park:

Situated amidst mesmerizing setting of Eastern Ghats on three sides and Bay of Bengal studding the fourth side, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is arguably the visually most appealing national parks in Andhra Pradesh. The park covering an area of approximately 625 acres was thrown open to public in the year 1977. For more precise and effective sightseeing inside the park, it is neatly divided into different sections according to the type of animals. There are sections for primates, carnivores, small carnivores, mammals, reptiles and birds. There are more than 80 species of animals in the zoo with around 800 animals. The main animals are common langur, tigers, lions, wolves, rhesus monkey. There are number of bird species too like grey pelicans, painted stork, peacocks, pied hornbills and many more. Enjoy with Andhra Pradesh wildlife tourism…