Difference Between Wildlife Sanctuary And National Park
| Wildlife sanctuary | National Park |
| Human activities are allowed | No human activities are allowed |
| Objective is to protect particular flora or fauna | Can include flora, fauna or even any object of historical significance. |
| Boundaries are not fixed | Boundaries are fixed and are defined. |
| Formed by the executive orders of state or central government. | Formed by the legislation passed by wither central or state governments. |
| A sanctuary can be upgraded to a National park | National park cannot be downgraded to wildlife sanctuary. |