Kerala is home to a rich wildlife. There are many rare animals, bird and marine life that are present in Kerala, also known as Gods own country. Most of this wildlife is confined to wildlife sanctuaries. These sanctuaries provide refuge to different forms of wildlife in Kerala and also give tourists an opportunity to explore the beauty in its natural surroundings. Besides the beautiful beaches, hill stations and backwaters of Kerala, the wildlife sanctuaries are also one of the major tourist attractions of Kerala.

Some of the unique wild animals and species that are present in Kerala are leopards, elephants, Nilgiri Tahr, tigers, deer, lion-tailed macaque, monkeys, civet cats, squirrels including the Malabar giant squirrel. Besdides the wild animals one can also see different varieties of birds like woodpeckers, Malabar cormorants, darters, hornbills, kingfishers, plovers, and brahminy. While visiting Kerala one is likely to spot many species of butterflies and moths, especially along backwaters of Kerala.