Tavarekoppa

The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve is a popular wildlife destination of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of about 10 km from Shimoga (also known as Shivamogga) on the Shimoga-Sagar Road. The reserve is spread across 200 hectares of land.

Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve is a place to rehabilitate the lions and tigers that are rescued from circuses across India. It is an open zoo where safaris are conducted for tourists by the forest department. The wildlife safari was started in the year 1998.

Timing of Sanctuary: Open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:15 PM to 5:00 PM on all days of the week except Tuesday and national holidays

Photography: Allowed

Video Camera: Allowed

Facilities: Rest room available

Visit duration: 4 to 5 hours

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

Wildlife to be seen in Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve, Shimoga

The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve, one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, is home to various species of wild animals. Visitors can catch glimpses of lions, tigers, leopards, sloth bear, deer and many other species of animals. One can watch a variety of rare migratory birds inside the reserve.

The main attraction of the Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve are the wild animals that can be seen roaming inside the reserve. The place also has a small zoo and a well-maintained children’s park where the kids can have a nice time.

The forest department organises regular recreation and sightseeing outings for visitors. The jeep safari of the reserve is very popular among visitors.

The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve offers some very interesting activities for wildlife enthusiasts and general visitors. Such activities include:

Going on a safari that allows visitors to have a look at various wild animals from close quarters

Watching rare species of birds that have made the reserve their habitat