Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, India

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Madhya Pradesh covering 748 square kilometers across Sheopur and Morena districts. The Kuno River runs through the reserve, which contains forests and grasslands that provide habitat for a wide range of animal species.

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1981 with an area of about 344.68 km2 in the Sheopur and Morena districts. In December 2018 the state government changed its status to Kuno National Park and enlarged the protected area by 413 km2, bringing the total to 748.76 km2.

Sahariya communities once lived across this territory, leaving their villages between 1998 and 2003 to make way for conservation efforts. The relocation of 24 settlements with 1,650 residents reshaped the human presence in the region and transformed how the land is now used and protected.

The nearest airport and railway station are both in Gwalior, from where the park in Sheopur and Morena districts is reached by road. Palpur fort stands in the core area, built in the 18th century by the rulers of Karauli state. Access is through the reserve's designated viewing zones with a guide.

In September 2022, biologists brought eight cheetahs from Namibia to the reserve, marking the first time a large carnivore has been moved between continents for reintroduction. The animals are part of efforts to restore a species that disappeared from India in the 1950s.