The area of this sanctuary is 672.00 Sq. Km. and it was set up vide Notification No. 6958 dated 22.4.1975. It is located in the undivided District of Cuttack (now Kendrapara) between longitudes 86degree 30' to 87 degree 6' (east) and latitude 20 degree 30' to 20 degree 50' (north). The sanctuary is under the administrative control of Divisional Forest Officer(Wildlife), Rajnagar, Kendrapara. The Divisional Headquarters located at Rajnagar is approximately 130 Km. from the State Capital, Bhubaneswar. The sanctuary is also approachable via Chandbali which is 174 Km. from Bhubaneswar and 55 km. from Bhadrak Railway Station along South Eastern Railways. Species to be seen :
Fauna : Leopard, fishing cat, hyena, jungle cat, wild pig, spotted deer, sambar, porcupine, dolphins, saltwater crocodiles including partial white (sankhua) crocodiles, water monitor lizard, terrapins, marine turtles, varieties of resident and migratory birds etc.
Flora : Primarily mangrove plants-Bani, Sundari, Rai, Keruan, Hental, Sisumar etc.
New area/habitat with potentiality for tiger conservation in the state such as Satkoshia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary has been notified as second Tiger Reserve. The area of this sanctuary is of 745.52 sq.km. and it was set up vide Notification No. 22727 dated 19.5.1976. It is located in the Districts of Angul, Nayagarh, Phulbani between longitude 85 degree 35' to 86 degree 5' (East) and latitude 20 degree 25' to 20 degree 45' (North). The sanctuary is approachable from Angul, Nayagarh or Boudh. From Angul - (on NH 42) 30 Km., From Daspala-30 km., From Charichhak- 40 km. The Headquarters located at Angul, and Range Headquarters is Tikarpara. The entry points are at Pampasar, Kumuri, Chhamundia. Species to be seen :
Important Fauna- Tiger, Leopard, striped hyena, wild dog or dhole, Indian wolf, Sloth bear, sambar, chital, barking deer, mouse deer, chousingha, nilgai, wild pig, gaur, elephant, gharial, mugger, monitor lizard, chameleon, terrapins, snakes and varieties of both resident and migratory birds.
Important Flora - Sal, Karada, Dhawra Piasal, Teak, Asan, Bamboo etc.
The area of this sanctuary is 191.06 sq. km. and it was set up vide Notification No. is 34113 dated 6.12.78. It is located in the district of Keonjhar between longitudes 86 degree 20' and latitude 21 degree 16'. The sanctuary can be approached by road. It is only at a distance of 20 km. from Bhadrak on N.H.5. Bhadrak is well communicated through Railway with Calcutta and the State Capital Bhubaneswar. Species to be seen
Important Fauna- Leopard, wild dog, mugger, elephant, etc.
Important Flora - Sal forest and its associates.
The area of this sanctuary is 14.16 sq. km. and set up vide Notification No. 20672 dated 3.8.1979. It is located in the Khurda district between longitudes 85 degree 49'3" to 85 degree 59'5" (East) and latitudes 20 degree 17' to 20 degree 23'. It is by road 15 km. from the State Capital, Bhubaneswar Railway Station (Barannga), 1 km. & Airport is 18 km. Varieties of captive animals in Zoo. A number of plant species (common, rare and endangered) in the Botanical Garden.
Nandankanan is one of the premier 'large' Zoos of the country, the Nandankanan Zoological Park, was established in 1960 over an area of 3.62sq.kms, in a natural setting. The zoo has 1291 animals of 130 species (508 mammals of 48 species, 688 birds of 58 species and 95 reptiles of 24 species); housed in 98 enclosures (Cages-60, Moated-38). The White Tiger Safari, Lion Safari, Aquarium, Aviary, Orangutan, Chimpanzee, Gharial breeding facility, Toy Train, Boating and Aerial Ropeway are some of the prime attractions of this Zoo.
White Tigers - Nandankanan Zoological Park holds the largest collection of white tigers (now, 10) in any zoo in the country. These white tigers have been used to procure rare animals from other zoos in the country and abroad in exchange.
The area of this sanctuary is 2200.00 sq.km. and its Notification No. 30467 dated 3.12.1979. It is located in the Mayurbhanj District between longitudes 86 degree 4' to 86 degree 37' (east) and Latitudes 21 degree 28' to 22 degree 8' (north). The Similipal Sanctuary is approachable by road from both Joshipur & Baripada. The nearest Railway Stations are Baripada, Balasore (55 Kms from Baripada), Badampahar (20 km. from Joshipur) & Tatanagar (120 km. from Joshipur) all in South Eastern Railways, Calcutta & Bhubaneswar are the nearest Airports (about 250 km. from Baripada and 280 km. from Joshipur). Species to be seen
Fauna- Tiger, leopard, Chowsingha, hyena, wolf, sambar, chital, mouse deer, gaur, elephant, giant squirrel, peafowl, hill myna etc. and reptiles like marsh crocodile, monitor lizard, etca.
'Similipal' was chosen as one of the nine prime locations for tiger conservation under the 'Project Tiger' launched in the year 1973 in the country. Government of India declared Simlipal as a biosphere reserve in 1994. UNESCO added this national park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009.
The area of this sanctuary is 168.35 sq. km. and the Notification No. is 25335 dated 7.11.81. It is located in the newly created revenue District of Nayagarh. Species to be seen, Important Fauna- Tiger, leopard, sambar, spotted deer, bear, elephant etc. Important Flora - Sal, Karado, Piasal, Kurum, Asan, Bamboo etc.
The area of the sanctuary is 399.05 sq. km. and the Notification No. is 30253 dated 3.12.1981. It is located in Baliguda Sub-Division of Dist-Phulbani, located between longitudes 83 degree 12" to 84 degree 0' (east) and latitudes 19 degree 0' to 19 degree 56'. Species to be seen,
Important species include tiger, leopard, bison, elephant, sambar, spotted deer, varieties of birds (peacock, red jungle fowl etc.) and reptiles.
The area of this sanctuary is 175.79 excluding Mining area of 17.6 sq. km. and the Notification No. is 35500 dated 21.12.1982. It is located in Khurda and Cuttack Districts. It is by road, 20 km. from State Capital, Bhubaneswar. Species to be seen,
Fauna : Tiger, leopard, sambar, spotted deer, gaur, elephant etc.
Fauna- Sal, piasal, Asan, Bamboo etc.
The area of this sanctuary is 116 sq. km. and the Notification No. 584 and dated 7.1.1982. It is to be located in Sambalpur District (Rairakhol Sub-Division). It is by road 50 km. from the District Headquarters. Species to be seen, Tiger, leopard, elephant, bison, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer and wild dog, varieties of birds (Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Hornbill etc.) and reptiles.
The area of the sanctuary is 272.75 sq. km. and the Notification No. 243 and dated 4.1.1984. It is to be located in Balasore District. Species to be seen, Fauna :- Elephants, Bison, Sambar, Giant squirrel, Leopard, Varieties of birds, Hill myna, Peacock, Hornbills and Reptiles (Land monitor, Cobra, Viper & Pythons).
Flora :- Sal, Bija, Asana, Bamboo.
The area of the sanctuary is 71.72 sq. km. and the Notification No. 9013 and dated 23.4.84 & 15216, dated 1.9.1987. It is located in the district of Puri, between longitudes 85 degree 52' to 86 degree 14' (East) and latitudes 19 degree 48' to 19 degree 54'. Species to be seen,
Important Fauna :- Striped Hyena, Jungle cat, Blackbuck, Spotted deer, etc.
Important Flora :- Casuarina, Tamarind, Anacardium, Karanja, Polanga, Neem, etc.
The area of the sanctuary is 346.91 sq. km. and the Notification No. 2409 dated 8.2.85. It is located in the undivided District of Sambalpur (now Baragarh) between longitudes 83 degree 30' to 83 degree 46' (East) and latitudes 21 degree 28' to 21 degree 43' (North). Species to be seen,
Fauna :- Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Bison, Sambar, Spotted deer, Chousingha, Resident & Migratory birds, Monitor lizard, Chameleon etc.
Flora :-Bija, Sal, Asana, Aanla, Dhaura and other associates of Sal.
The area of the sanctuary is 185.87 sq. km. and the Notification No. 2333 and dated 8.2.1985. It is located by the district of Ganjam, (Now Gajapati) between longitude 84 degree 15' to 84 degree 25' (East) and latitude 19 degree 15' to 19 degree 25' (North). Species to be seen,
Fauna :- Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Hyena, Wildboar, Spotted Deer, Elephant, etc.
Flora :- Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo etc.
The area of the sanctuary is 304.03 sq. km. and the Notification No. 23393 and dated 17.12.1987. It is located in the district of Sambalpur between longitude 84 degree 10' to 84 degree 30' (East) and latitude 21 degree 20' to 21 degree 40' (North). Species to be seen,
Fauna :- Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Wildbear, Spotted Deer, Elephant etc.
Flora :- Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo etc.
The area of the sanctuay is 15.53 sq. km. and the Notification No. 23403 and dated 17.12.1987. It is located in Khurda, Puri & Ganjam District. Species to be seen, Chilika is rich in estuarine/marine fauna, Attracts 94 species of migratory birds from far off countries. Varieties of reptiles (Snakes, Lizard) and aquatic mammals like dolphins and Olive Ridley Turtles in sea coast near Chilika lake.
The area of the sanctuary is 600 sq. km. and the Notification No. 10772 and dated 10.5.88. It is located by Nuapada district. Species to be seen,
Fauna :- Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Barking deer, Chital, Bison, Sambar, and varieties of birds (hill myna, peafowl, Partiridge etc. and reptiles (snakes and lizards).
Flora :-Teak, Sal, Piasal and other forest species.
The area of the sanctuary is 147.66 sq. km. and the Notification No. 24498, dated 15.10.92. It is located by Kalahandi district, between longitude, 82 degree 45' to 83 degree 15' (East) and latitudes 19 degree 30' to 19 degree 50' )North). Species to be seen, Important species include tiger, leopard, wildpig, bison, sambar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, varieties of colourful birds, and reptiles (snakes and lizards).
Gahirmatha is the only marine wildlife sanctuary of Odisha. This was notified as such in Government of Odisha, Forest & Environment Department Notification No. 18805/ F&E dated 27 September 1997 and published in the Odisha Gazette, extraordinary No. 1268 dated 17 October 1997. The total area of the sanctuary is 1435.0 km² which includes 1408.0 km² of water body and 27.0 km² of land mass including reserve forests, mud flats and accreted sand bars. Core area of the sanctuary consists of 725.50 km² and the buffer zone accounts for 709.50 km². The entire sanctuary area comes within the revenue district of Kendrapara.
Olive Ridley sea turtles migrate in huge numbers from the beginning of November, every year, for mating and nesting along the coast of Odisha. Gahirmatha coast has the annual nesting figure between one hundred to five hundred thousand, each year.
