Guwahati is one of the few major Indian cities with a rich array of wildlife residing within and immediately around its urban limits.
* **Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary:** A permanent freshwater lake and Ramsar Convention wetland site, vital for migratory birds and home to wild elephants. * **Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden:** The largest zoo in the Northeast, highly regarded for its conservation breeding programs of the one-horned rhinoceros and clouded leopard. * **Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary:** Situated on the eastern fringes of the city, known for its population of wild elephants, primates, and diverse birdlife. * **Urban Parks:** Shraddhanjali Kanan and Nehru Park provide beautifully landscaped green spaces for families and evening walkers.
