Uttaranchal is one of those rare Indian states that are home to the richest variety of flora and fauna species. This vast variety of wildlife in the state has led the way of establishing a number of notable eco parks in Uttaranchal. The Uttaranchal eco parks are serving the purpose of preserving all the aspects of its wildlife and also of enhancing the population of the important flora and fauna species in the state. The eco parks are located mainly in the major places of the state and are providing the nature lovers with a great opportunity to explore the beauty of nature to the fullest.

The naturalists and environmentalists of Uttaranchal took the principal initiatives of preserving its natural resources by establishing eco parks, several years back. They also got necessary assistance from the State Government of Uttaranchal and the Government of India at a later period. The eco parks are currently being run and managed by both the private and government organisations. Though, most of the eco parks in Uttaranchal are working in preserving all kinds of flora and fauna species, there are a few that are concentrated on preserving certain species like Tigers, Birds, etc. The most notable eco parks in Uttaranchal include the Corbett National Park, the Rajaji National Park, the Valley of Flowers National Park, etc.

The Uttaranchal eco parks are home to a huge variety of plant species that comprise their natural vegetation. The plant species found in the eco parks have both the medicinal and commercial values and are being used by the tribal people of the regions, quite frequently. The eco parks are also home to great variety of reptile species including the Snakes, Turtles, Tortoise, Crocodiles, etc. Apart from these, the number of mammal species found in the Uttaranchal eco parks is quite remarkable, as well. The mammal species include the endangered, critically endangered, threatened or endemic species. Some of the most important and notable mammal species found in the parks include the Asian Elephant, Tiger, Goral, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Leopard-Cat, Common Palm Civet, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Small Indian Mongoose, Common Mongoose, Barking Deer, Sambar, Spotted Deer (Chital), Wild Boar, Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, Red Fox, Himalayan Weasel, Ye How-Throated Marten, Himalayan Black Bear, Brown Bear, Himalayan Mouse-Hare, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Indian Flying Squirrel, etc.

The Uttaranchal eco parks provide natural habitat to a large number of bird species that include both the resident and migratory birds. The bird species also include some of the endangered, critically endangered, threatened or endemic species. They are found mainly along the rivers located within the premises of these eco parks. The most commonly found and notable bird species in the eco parks include the Osprey, Pallas`s Fish Eagle, Lesser Fish Eagle, Black Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Rufous-Bellied Eagle, Crested Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Brown Fish Owl, Brown Hawk Owl, Spot-Bellied Eagle Owl, etc.

Apart from providing natural habitat to such a huge variety of plant, reptile, mammal and bird species, the Uttaranchal eco parks are also quite famous for being some of the most attractive tourist destinations in the state. They attract a large number of tourists from all over the world, who come and visit the parks on a regular basis. The managements of some of the eco parks have also arranged for several facilities for the tourists like accommodation, elephant riding, horse riding, boating, jeep safari etc. The tourists mainly visit these parks for enjoying the beauty of nature to the fullest.