Zoological Garden
Dehiwala Zoo
This is an Asian standard zoo
situated in Dehiwala 10 km south of the Fort, Colombo, in which
animals are well kept. The major attraction of this zoo is the
elephant show which is held daily at 5.15 pm. The zoo has a wide
collection of other creatures, including a fine range of birds and
an aquarium. The zoo opens from 8.30 hrs to 18.00 hrs daily.
Pinnawela Elephant
Orphanage
An orphanage for elephants has
been set up by the department of National Zoological Gardens, at
Pinnawela, 90 km from Colombo. It was established in 1975 and
several animals brought here at the inception are now mature
enough for breeding, which is the ultimate aim of the institution.
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage has largest captive herd in the world
The Pinnawela elephant orphanage
has not only got the largest captive herd of elephants in the
entire world but it also has become the most successful elephant
breeding center, according to reports. The elephant orphanage was
established with seven orphans today has a population of sixty
three. The elephant orphanage now boasts of its sixteenth birth
and the second generation of births in captivity. It has become a
major tourist attraction because of its uniqueness. This is an
ideal site for photography, research and education on elephants as
the visitor is able to observe a large herd comprised of week old
babies to sixty year olds.
National Zoological Garden
Situated 11 km from the Fort -
Colombo 1, the zoo has a fine collection of animals, birds,
reptiles and fish from all over the world. The aquarium is the
only one of its kind in Asia and displays over 500 varieties of
aquatic life. Also walk through Aviary, Reptilian, and Butterfly
Park to see another amazing world of wild animals. There are daily
elephant performance at 5.15 p.m. Open daily between 8.00 a.m. and
6.00 p.m.
Botanic Garden
Sri Lanka has three beautiful
Botanic Gardens - Peradeniya at an elevation of 488 meters,
Hakgala at an elevation of 1,680 meters and Henarathgoda in the
low country. |
