Difference Between Wildlife Sanctuary And National Park | |
Human activities are allowed. | No human activities are allowed. |
The main aim is to protect a particular flora or fauna. | Can include flora, fauna or any other objects of historical/geographic significance. |
There are no fixed boundaries. | Boundaries are fixed and defined. |
It is open to the general public | Not usually open to the public. |
Sanctuaries are usually formed by the order of Central or the State Government | National Parks are formed by the State or central Legislature. |
A sanctuary can be upgraded to a national park | A national park cannot be downgraded to a sanctuary |