To visit a Wildlife Sanctuary in Palworld, you must craft a flying mount saddle, fly over the ocean to one of three remote sanctuary islands, and prepare to evade the PIDF guards who will flag you with a Wanted status for trespassing and poaching.
Wildlife Sanctuaries are small, circular islands resting on the far edges of the Palpagos Islands map. They serve as exclusive spawn zones for rare and Alpha Pals, drawing players into dangerous poaching runs despite the strict in-game laws protecting the wildlife. Because these islands are completely offshore, reaching them requires a dedicated flying or swimming mount to cross the open ocean.
Wildlife Sanctuary locations and coordinates
| Sanctuary Name | Coordinates | Nearest Fast Travel Point | Recommended Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Wildlife Sanctuary | 90, -735 | Sea Breeze Archipelago: Castaway Beach | 20 (Estimated) |
| No. 2 Wildlife Sanctuary | -662, -116 | Ruined Fortress City (head north) or Forgotten Island (fly west) | 30 (Estimated) |
| No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary | 665, 645 | Deep Sand Dunes (fly east) | 40 (Estimated) |
Each sanctuary sits on the periphery of the map, meaning you will always have to cross a stretch of ocean to reach the shore. Fast traveling to the nearest unlocked point before mounting up saves tremendous stamina. Recommended player levels for hunting sanctuary Pals are unverified, but community consensus estimates levels 20, 30, and 40 for sanctuaries 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
How to reach a Wildlife Sanctuary with a flying mount
Catch an early flying Pal
Find and catch an early-game flying Pal, as they are everywhere in the beginning part of the map.
Build a Pal Gear Workbench
Unlock the recipe at technology level 6 and construct the Pal Gear Workbench at your base.
Craft the flying saddle
Use the workbench to craft the specific saddle required for your flying Pal.
Equip the saddle automatically
Grab the saddle from the bench; it automatically equips to your Pal without manual inventory assignment.
Summon your mount and fly
Bring the Pal out and hold F to mount and fly.
Skim the ocean to manage stamina
Fly low over the water; if you stop pressing the speed boost, your stamina bar will stay still and refill.
Land at the sanctuary
Arrive at the island and prepare to hunt your target Pal while avoiding local guards.
Video help
Trespassing, the Wanted system, and the PIDF
The moment you set foot on a Wildlife Sanctuary, the game flags your actions as illegal. If you attack or capture a Pal while a human PIDF (Palworld Defense Force) officer sees you, a “Criminal Activity Underway” warning flashes on screen, and you are immediately slapped with a Wanted status. The PIDF officers will chase you down, and fighting them is a poor strategy. These guards yield significantly less XP than standard enemies of the same level, an intentional design choice to prevent players from grinding trespassing zones.
Skim the water surface while flying to the sanctuary. If you drop to the lowest altitude and stop pressing the speed boost, your mount’s stamina will pause and refill, letting you cross the ocean without running out of energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rare Pals can I catch at the Wildlife Sanctuaries?
Wildlife Sanctuaries act as unique spawn zones for rare and Alpha Pals, including many late-game species. Players frequent these islands specifically to hunt rare subspecies that do not spawn anywhere else on the Palpagos Islands.
How do I quickly remove my Wanted status?
The fastest ways to clear your Wanted status are to hide from the PIDF until they break off their search, or to fly far out over the ocean until you leave their search radius. If you are carrying no valuable items, you can also simply let the PIDF guards kill you, as respawning clears the status.
What else is on the sanctuary islands besides rare Pals?
Beyond rare Alpha Pals, players often visit the sanctuary islands to gather specific resources. Notably, the islands are reliable farming spots for Beautiful Flowers, which can be harvested during your poaching runs.
