About Sundarban Wild Animal Park
Sundarban Wild Animal Park is a managed wildlife park and tiger rescue centre located at Jharkhali in Basanti Block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on the edge of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. Established by the West Bengal Forest Department, it houses rescued Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, deer and birds, and serves as an interpretation centre for Sundarban mangrove ecology for visitors not entering the core Tiger Reserve.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, fenced park with enclosures for rescued Royal Bengal Tigers, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer and various birds, set amid mangrove landscape near the Matla River. The park has paved walkways, viewing enclosures, watchtowers, interpretation displays about Sundarban flora and fauna, and a butterfly garden. Boating and village surroundings are accessible outside the park gate.
Key highlights
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Enclosures for rescued Royal Bengal Tigers straying from Sundarban Tiger Reserve
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Estuarine crocodile and spotted deer enclosures
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Watchtower offering views of surrounding mangrove creeks and Matla River
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Interpretation centre on Sundarban mangrove ecosystem and wildlife
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Butterfly garden and bird viewing area within the park premises