The sanctuary covers an area of 53km square and serves as home to crocodiles, 26 mammal species including 4 species of primates, duikers and red river hog. Among the recorded bird species is the highly threatened bare-headed rock fowl. Three types of crocodiles are present as well as four species of monkeys, duikers and bush pigs. The rich bird life includes the rare bareheaded rock fowl, once Ghana's most famous bird. The crocodile is the symbol of the Sanctuary. The Bomfobiri falls is an important tourist attraction.
