Government of Kerala
Preserving Nature’s Heritage is at the heart of Kerala’s extensive network of Protected Areas, which safeguards the region’s unique biodiversity and ecological balance. These sanctuaries and National Parks play a vital role in conserving the rich flora and fauna, ensuring the legacy of Kerala’s natural wealth for future generations.
Kerala’s Protected Area Network
| Sl No. | Name | Area in Sq.Km | Year of Formation |
| National Parks | |||
| 1 | Eravikulam National Park | 97.000 | 1978 |
| 2 | Periyar National Park | 350.000 | 1982 |
| 3 | Silent Valley National Park | 237.520 | 1984 |
| 4 | Anamudi Shola National Park | 7.500 | 2003 |
| 5 | Mathikettan Shola National Park | 12.817 | 2003 |
| 6 | Pambadum Shola National Park | 1.318 | 2003 |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | |||
| 1 | Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary | 777.000 | 1950 |
| 2 | Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary | 128.000 | 1958 |
| 3 | Peechi – Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary | 125.000 | 1958 |
| 4 | Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary | 285.000 | 1973 |
| 5 | Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary | 344.440 | 1973 |
| 6 | Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary | 70.000 | 1976 |
| 7 | Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary | 53.000 | 1983 |
| 8 | Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary | 25.000 | 1983 |
| 9 | Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary | 171.000 | 1984 |
| 10 | Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary | 90.440 | 1984 |
| 11 | Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary | 85.000 | 1984 |
| 12 | Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary | 55.000 | 1984 |
| 13 | Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary | 0.027 | 2004 |
| 14 | Kurinjimala Sanctuary | 32.000 | 2006 |
| 15 | Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary | 3.420 | 2007 |
| 16 | Malabar Sanctuary | 74.215 | 2009 |
| 17 | Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 30.380 | 2011 |
| 18 | Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary | 227.970 | 2019 |
| Tiger Reserve | |||
| 1 | Periyar Tiger Reserve | 925.000 | 2007 |
| 2 | Parambikulam Tiger Reserve | 643.660 | 2009 |
| Community Reserve | |||
| 1 | Kadalundi – Vallikunnu Community Reserve | 1.500 | 2007 |