| National Park | Wildlife Sanctuary |
| National park is a protected territory that is formed by the governing bodies to preserve wildlife and evolve them. | Wildlife sanctuary is natural habitat that is run by the governing bodies or private organizations that protects certain species of animals and birds. |
| National park preserves fauna, flora, historic objects, landscape, etc. | Wildlife sanctuary preserves birds, animals, insects, reptiles, etc. |
| The aim of national parks is to protect historic and natural objects as well as the wildlife of the territory. | The aim of wildlife sanctuaries is to ensure that the population of the wildlife and their respective habitats are sustained. |
| National park is highly restricted and people cannot randomly access it. | Restrictions are relatively less and it is open to people |
| Official permission is required. | Official permission is not required. |
| Boundaries are fixed by the administration. | Boundaries are not fixed. |
| Human activity is not permitted at all. | Human activity is permitted yet to a specific limit. |
