Nandankanan Sanctuary

Nandankanan Sanctuary-situated 25 km away from Bhubaneswar amidst the chandaka forest.

Originally a Biological Park, Nandankanan was declared a sanctuary in 1979. Nanan Kanan refers to garden of pleasure. It is combination of sanctuary, garden and zoo.

Several endangered species are protected within the sanctuary. Numerous species of birds, Gorillas, crocodiles and white tigers are the main attractions of Nandankanan.

Nandankanan is the place, where first ever White tigers and Gharials were bred in captivity. Breeding of Gharial was one of the important projects launched at Nandankanan and till date over 200 crocodiles have been produced. One can go for tiger and lion safari at Nandankanan to see rare species.