Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is located in northeastern Goa, India in Ponda taluka. The total area of the park is 8 km2. It is a popular destination for both tourists and schoolchildren. A wide variety of animal life can be encountered, including: sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes. Bondla provides sanctuary to leopards who have been injured in human-wildlife conflict, as well as "dancing" bears and cobras who, along with their trainers, need a new life after this treatment of endangered wildlife. Bondla zoo is known for its successful breeding of gaur. As it is the only zoo in Goa, many visit the zoo. The zoo provides an excellent environment to breed and do researches on animals Animals Indian boar Mugger crocodile Rose-ringed parakeet Alexandrine parakeet Plum-headed parakeet Silver pheasant Indian cobra Russell's viper Bengal tiger Indian Gaur Wild boar Sambar deer Spotted deer Blackbuck Hippopotamus Rhesus macaque Jungle cat Spitting cobra See also References External links Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary on goatourism.gov.in Wildlife sanctuaries in Goa Geography of North Goa district Tourist attractions in North Goa district Protected areas with year of establishment missing