Pilikula Nisarga Dhama (Pilikula) is a major eco-education and tourism development project promoted by the District Administration of Dakshina Kannada in the beautiful city of Mangalore in Karnataka State, India. Pilikula Biological Park takes a leading role in protecting the Western Ghats species, its exhibits includes, Mammals, Reptiles and Aves. At present more than 60 species of animals are housed in the park.