The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam. This sanctuary was previously known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. On 30th July 1997, this reserve was declared as a sanctuary by the government of Assam. It is a special tourist attraction of the Jorhat district and is just about a distance of 19 kms from the district. This wildlife sanctuary plays a vital role in the conservation of the primate species of the animal kingdom. It is the only sanctuary in our country where you can spot the hoolock gibbons and the Bengal slow loris. Travelers from far away places visit the sanctuary to take a view of these rare species that being preserved here for many long years. The other wildlife creatures found here comprise of the stump-tailed macaque, eastern Assamese macaque, capped langur, tigers, jungle cats, wild boar, different types of squirrel and civet, Indian elephants and several other mammals.The sanctuary has many evergreen trees and also there are several other herbs and shrubs found here. Several avian species are also seen here some of which are Kalij Pheasant, Red Jungle fowl, Red Breasted Parakeet, Spotted dove and the Drongo Cuckoo. Many camps and conservation programs are also organized by the authorities in charge of the sanctuary to make the local villagers aware of the fact that we must work towards saving our environment and wildlife.