Pinnawala ZOO

An open-air zoo, the first one in Sri Lanka, is open to tourists in April this year. It is located near the well-known Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala. The government was intended to develop the area into a tourist zone with the opening of the open-air zoo. Construction of the open-air zoo commenced in the year 2000. There is an internal road network, a security dam, a water tank and other facil

ities. forty Four acres of the Zoological gardens are allocated for local animals. It is home to rich variety of wildlife species including , monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, samba (very large deer), wild boar, wild dogs and different species of birds. This open-air zoo will showcase the native animals of Sri Lanka. There is a special exhibition area for leopards. Tourist heading to Pinnawala for the Elephant Orphanage can drop by the open-air zoo.