Pinnawala Zoo

Animals living in Sri Lankan forests are in the zoo. Leopard, black bears, dear, butterflies and crocodiles were available. A knowledgeable and friendly guide riding a buggy cart was assisting. The price for the buggy ride was affordable.

This zoo has no long history but according to my knowledge this is the biggest open zoo in Sri Lanka.Unfortunately there are no so many animals.But it is well maintained.The leopard section is more attractive.While you visit this you also can visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage and the model village premises. You can get meals there and there are some shelters to rest.Fabulous place to spend your holy days with your family.

Calm and quite place

nice place.. unlike dehiwala zoo here..animals have comparatively more indipendant n large area to live. They have tried to give an environment to animals which close to their natural environment. Still only few animals there in the zoo which is still being developed.. Staff is well thorough about animals n their behaviors etc n giving a good knowledge to visitors.. A place must visit.. Pinnawala elephant orphanage is situated few meters away from the zoo n the opposite site of the zoo there is a traditional village theme park which also gives many things to visit...

Next to the pinnawela elephant orphanage. Only a few animals. Mostly dears, few leopards and could spot only a single bear, there were flamingos and was able to spot a crocodile