Sambhars are in abundance at the park and form the prime target of all the predatory mammals. There are about 264 species of birds found within the park including painted storks, white-necked storks, black storks, peafowl, crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's eagle, Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl, paradise flycatcher and jacanas. During winters migratory birds like graylag goose, ruddy sheiduck and pintails may also be spotted. Monitor lizards and marsh crocodiles are also found here. The park s topography varies from secure forests to open scrublands.
Vegetation is of the dry deciduous type, with dhok being the most prominent tree.
Ranthambore s water bodies are known to have lovely lotus flowers and water lilies. Ranthambore is one of the most suitable places for wildlife photography in the world. The park may be toured in a jeep or lorry-van. A guide and a park ranger generally accompany tourists. There is a network of four gravel tracks inside the park for safaris.