Wildlife in Jodhpur
Jodhpur with its rich cultural and historical heritage, has ample varieties of flora and fauna that exist in and around the city. Situated on the Aravali hills, Jodhpur used to be the hunting preserve for the Maharajas even before its inception. With the construction of a full-fledged city, the wildlife of Jodhpur now exists in the outskirts of the city and measures have been taken to preserve and protect their habitat and them, in the form of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.Some of the most well-known wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Jodhpur are as follows:

Machiya Safari Park
Machiya Safari Park lies a kilometer away from the boundaries of Jodhpur City, on the way to Jaisalmer. For those who are fond of wildlife, the park offers varied flora and fauna. The main animals of Machiya Safari Park include Deer, Desert Fox, Monitor Lizard, Wild Cats, Mongoose, Monkeys, Blue Bulls, Rabbits etc. Apart from these the park also has a special bird watching point, from where one can spot a varied number of bird species, hence it is a great place for bird watchers. Within the park complex also lies a fort, which gives a spectacular view of sunsets. All in all, Machiya Safari Park is a great place for family tours and picnic with kids.Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary
Dhawa Doli Wildlife sanctuary lies almost forty kilometers from Jodhpur on the way to Barmer. The Sanctuary is home to a large number of animals like Black buck, Cheetal, Sambhar, Partridges, Antelopes, Desert Rats, Blue Bull, Desert Foxes etc. Since there is no accommodation available at the sanctuary, one can only visit the place. The best time for visiting would be the early morning hours or a few hours before sunset. For further assistance you can contact the forest office that is located in the rural huts in the sanctuary.