The smallest reserve Goa is Bondla Reserve, which is located in the hilly area about 55 km from the state capital, Panaji .  The reserve, though located in the jungle, is more reminiscent of a large garden, which is home to many different animals .  Its area is just 8kV km, but that does not stop him from being one of the tourist centers Goa .  Especially popular among the people Reserve, vacationing families, as it can be quite a close range to admire the rare animals like bison, Malabar giant squirrels, leopards and Indian bison .  Some species of animals live in cages that are located in the center of the reserve, and some go on their own, such as wild boar, calmly walking among tourists .  Also in the reserve attracts ornithologists and simply bird lovers from around the world, because in this region is found a large variety of bird species, including the unique Indian Peafowl .  Adds beauty and two reserve occurring on its territory the river - Rangali and Madhel .

But the park is not only famous for its large wildlife and beautiful scenery. So during the construction of the zoo were found ruins of the temple, as well as hidden from the Portuguese conquerors and inquisitors stone slabs on which are carved Hindu deities. These findings, which have an extraordinary cultural value, are also on the reserve.

Bondla is open daily (except for the zoo, which is closed on Thursdays) from 9 am to 5 pm. To make the walk around the park even more exotic, you can ride on an elephant, "the leased" for a surcharge.