The Haryana state of north India has national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife conservation areas, animal & bird breeding centers, 1 deer park and herbal parks which are managed by the Forests Department of the Government of Haryana.
National Parks
Sultanpur National Park (Ramsar site) (formerly Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary) is located at Sultanpur village, Farukh Nagar, Gurugram district in Haryana state. This covers approximately 142.52 hectares.
Kalesar National Park is named after the Kalesar Mahadev temple located in this national park. Kalesar National Park spread across 13,000 acres (53 km2) was notified on 8 December 2003 and adjacent 13,209 acres (53.45 km2) Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary was notified on 13 December 1996
Deer Park, Hissar
The Deer Park, Hisar, on Hisar-Dhansu in Hisar city of Haryana state in India has an area of 19 hectares (48 acres) including a 6-acre plot for producing fodder for the deer.[1] Park as 4 species, blackbuck, chital spotted deer and sambar.
Animal and bird breeding centers
🦌 1. Chinkara Breeding Centre, Kairu (Bhiwani)
- Location: On Bahal-Bhiwani road, near Kairu village
- Area: 24 hectares
- Species: Chinkara (Indian gazelle), Blue Peafowl
- Purpose: Conservation, research, and rehabilitation of rescued wildlife
- Facilities: Natural forest enclosures, veterinary care, feeding stations
🐊 2. Crocodile Breeding Centre, Bhaur Saidan (Kurukshetra)
- Location: Near Bhureeshwar Temple on Kurukshetra-Pehowa road
- Species: Mugger Crocodiles
- Significance: One of the few centers in North India focused on crocodile conservation
🦌 3. Black Buck Breeding Centre, Pipli Mini Zoo (Kurukshetra)
- Location: Pipli, 2 km from Kurukshetra
- Area: 10.92 hectares
- Species: Blackbuck, Tiger (1), Chital, Hog Deer, Langur, Guineafowl, Pheasants, Cockatiels, Mugger Crocodiles
- Function: Breeding and display for education and conservation
🐘 4. Elephant Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, Kalesar
- Location: Kalesar Forest, Yamunanagar
- Focus: Rehabilitation of abused and rescued elephants
- Note: Also supports common sparrow conservation
🐆 5. Leopard Breeding Centre, Gurugram
- Location: Near Sector 76, Gurugram
- Area: 810 hectares
- Species: Leopards and Deer
- Future Plan: Integrated with proposed Leopard & Deer Safari
🦚 6. Peacock & Chinkara Breeding Centre, Jhabua (Rewari)
- Location: Jhabua village near Bawal
- Species: Indian Peafowl and Chinkara
- Opened: 4 October 2011
- Purpose: Protected preserve for breeding and conservation
🐓 7. Pheasant Breeding Centre, Morni (Panchkula)
- Location: Barwala village, 22 km from Panchkula
- Species: Red Junglefowl, Cheer Pheasant, Kalij Pheasant
- Facilities: Six aviaries and a walk-in aviary for breeding and release into the wild
🐦 8. Sparrow Rescue & Research Centre (SRRCP), Pinjore
- Location: Within Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore
- Species: Common Sparrow
- Goal: Research and conservation of declining sparrow populations
🦅 9. Vulture Conservation & Breeding Centre, Pinjore
- Location: Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, near Pinjore
- Area: 2.02 hectares
- Species: Indian Vulture
- Importance: Critical for reviving endangered vulture populations in India
Conservation Areas
🌿 1. Saraswati Conservation Reserve
- Location: Near Pehowa, Kaithal & Kurukshetra districts
- Area: 4,452.85 hectares
- Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull (neelgai), jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, Indian grey hornbill, coppersmith barbet
- Significance: Protects the ecological corridor along the ancient Saraswati riverbed
🌳 2. Bir Bara Ban Conservation Reserve
- Location: Near Jind city
- Area: 419.26 hectares
- Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, treepie, coucal
- Purpose: Preserves mixed deciduous forest and supports biodiversity in central Haryana
🐆 3. Mangar Bani Conservation Reserve
- Location: Faridabad district, near Gurugram
- Area: 265 hectares
- Wildlife: Leopard, jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, hornbill, barbet
- Ecological Role: Part of the Sariska–Delhi Leopard Wildlife Corridor, crucial for leopard movement and forest connectivity
These reserves are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and managed by the Forest Department of Haryana. They serve as vital habitats for native species and help maintain ecological balance across the state.
Wildlife Sanctuaries
🐾 1. Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Jhajjar district, 15 km from Jhajjar on Jhajjar-Kasani road
- Area: 411.55 hectares
- Established: 1985
- Wildlife: Bluebull (Neelgai), jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, hornbill, barbet
🐦 2. Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Jhajjar district, 8 km from Chhuchhkvas
- Area: 82.70 hectares
- Established: 1991
- Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, peafowl, treepie, hornbill
🐐 3. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Rewari district, 5 km from Kosli on Kosli-Mahendragarh road
- Area: 211.35 hectares
- Established: 1987
- Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl
🦚 4. Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Kurukshetra district, near Bhoor Saiyda village
- Area: 28.92 hectares
- Established: 1986
- Wildlife: Peafowl, treepie, hornbill, barbet
🐗 5. Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Kaithal district, near Pehowa
- Area: 4,482.85 hectares
- Established: 1988
- Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl
🦌 6. Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Sirsa district, 10 km from Mandi Dabwali
- Area: 11,530.56 hectares
- Established: 1987
- Wildlife: Diverse ungulates and forest species
🐘 7. Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Panchkula district, near Morni Hills
- Area: 2,226.58 hectares
- Established: 2004
- Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl
🦅 8. Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Panchkula district, near Pinjore
- Area: 767.30 hectares
- Established: 1987
- Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl
🐆 9. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Surajkund, Faridabad district
- Area: 3,271 hectares
- Established: 1986
- Wildlife: Leopard, jackal, macaque, peafowl, vultures, storks