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National Zoological Gardens
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| Type: | Activities, Attraction |
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| Preference: | Outdoors, Family, $ |
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| Other names: | Dehiwala Zoo |
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| Opening Hours: | 7.30a.m to 5.00 p.m |
| Rates: | LKR 2000/- |
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| Email: | mapriyanga@gmail.com |
| Telephone: | 0094778290857 |
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| Public Transport: | available |
| Parking: | available |
| First to Review: | Shazwan Mahboob |
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Attraction , $ , Outdoors Updated 276 days ago
As at present the facility is going through a facelift. A new deer watching terrace and the second elephant theatre si under construction. Make sure to check if the Elephnat Show and the Sea Lion show is available on the day you visit.
Piece of advice, except for afew areas the walkways are generally open to the scorching sun, and therefore remember to carry a cap, extra water (although a few shops are located inside) and some sun protection with you.
Review by Jerome Isaac
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Activities , Family , Outdoors Updated 566 days ago
One of the best Zoo's in the Asian region and one of the oldest as well, this Zoo has a huge collection of Animals from Sri Lanka and the whole world. You name it they have it. The Elephant Dance/Circus held in the evenings are an added attraction and not to be missed.
Review by Mohammed Samsa
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Attraction , Family , Outdoors Updated 580 days ago
Just south of Colombo is the National Zoological Gardens . It covers a vast area and is quite well planned out. It is the home for many types of Animals found not only in Sri Lanka , but from other countries as well. It attracts many visitors foreign as well as local.
Review by Anil Pathmaperuma
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Activities , Family Updated 603 days ago
A great place for a day out for a family. Plenty of entertainment if looked at positively and not negatively. The animals are in plenty but there are certain areas of care that need to be improved. The elephant dance in the evening is novel and very absorbing. There are plenty of eating places and one can take one's food along as there are plenty of eating locations. This is close to the capital so that you would not be moving out of the Colombo hotel vicinity
Review by Nihal R Marambe
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Attraction , Outdoors Updated 609 days ago
This is a very attractive zoological point prior to adventuring into the country. can view common reptiles,elephants,lions,aquamarine etc; you can spend about 4 to 5 hours enjoyng the time with animals. their is elephant dance as well.you have some good restaurants for refreshment.
in this place it relaxes your mind & soul.
Review by Baba Sakeeman Dole
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Attraction , Family , Outdoors Updated 623 days ago
It is not far from main city, Colombo. Just a few kilometers.Comfortable public transport is available cheap. You can spend the whole day there. On Sundays, elephant dances are available at 5. 00 pm, local time. It is vast place with lots of open air spaces. A nominal entrance fee has to be paid. One of the best in Asia. A rich collection. Aquarium is lovely. It is a diversity of aqua-creatures. Lots of people come, especially on Sundays. So, if you are so inclined, it is a good opportunity to mix up with local people. If you ask for a night stay, expect a positive response! In the gardens, lots of fauna, too. feeding time of the animals, is a must. It is worth watching them being fed. The most poisonous snakes in the world can be viewed and observed at close range. Playing about by orang utangs, monkeys of many varieties of primates is a treat to the eye. Food, etc. can be purchased within the gardens. You may have a look at some lovely girls as well, if only you enjoy it! Of course, it so happened recently that an infant fell into the cage of leopard and the animal in no time gulped it! I would advice a company of 2 - 6 persons. A large group can be comfortable, too, if you are so inclined. Hotel/lodging facilities are not far away. Mount Lavinia, so popular among foreign tourists, is almost walking distance and here, you are at a lovely sea beach. Communication facilities like phone, internet, fax, etc. are available inside the zoo, outside the zoo and all around. In case of emergency, the best of medical facilities are available close by and in plenty.The staff at the zoo are friendly and courteous. Literature on various aspects of the zoo can be had, for a small price. This year, it is a boom period after defeating the terrorists who were terrorizing the country for nearly 30 years. So, large crowds of locals as well as foreign tourists are to be found at the zoo, so that for purchasing the entrance ticket, you have to follow a queue for quite some time. Just opposite the zoo, you find a large ground, where you can see youth playing mostly cricket at anytime of the day. Maybe, you can relax there for a while, watching them play. Of course, one has use one's common sense at all times. Heavy drinking inside the zoo is not advised, except perhaps a beer. Needless to say, thoughtful planning beforehand will doubtlessly make the visit more fruitful than otherwise.
Review by Dharmapala Senaratne
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Attraction , Family , $ Updated 625 days ago
Situated 11 km from the Fort - Colombo, 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.
The National Zoological Gardens, popularly known as the Zoo, is a beautifully landscaped 30 acres in which a rich collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fishes live in harmony with Nature.
Over 1.2 million visitors pass through the Zoo's gates every year for it caters to young and old alike and is a source of healthy recreation to the average citizen especially those who come in family groups. To all its visitors the Zoo is quiet tranquil haven into which they could withdraw from the bustle of urban life.
Review by sunith rodrigo
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Attraction , Family Updated 628 days ago
One of the Best Zoos in the South East Asia. The zoological Garden is well layed out and is a tourist attraction for decades. Once it was the Best Zoological Garden in Asia. The visitor friendly set up. The Elephant Dance two of the main reasons you should visit the Zoo.
Review by Mahendra Munasinghe
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Attraction , Family Updated 639 days ago
Review by Dhamma Ambalampitiya, Ph.D
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Activities , Outdoors Updated 651 days ago
One of the best zoolicalcal gardens ever you can find out in world.And it offers you a many kinds animals such as birds,reptiles,mammals,fish and many more.... It takes about 3 to 4 hours to observe this breathkaking and exciting place.Quite good to be there with your children and it would be nice memory for them
Review by Mahesh
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Attraction , Family , Outdoors Updated 653 days ago
The Zoological Gardens or a Zoological Park is a special place which rears and breeds animals in their natural surroundings and is open to the public to view and enjoy. The Zoological Gardens in Colombo is actually situated on the southern side of Colombo. The Zoological Garden covers acres of areas and has an exquisite collection of animals, birds, fishes and reptiles of the local variety. Some animals are also imported from other parts of the country.
With their dedicated services to the animals, the Zoological Gardens in Colombo are sure to reach new heights in popularity and fame.
Features of the Zoological Gardens in Colombo
- The Zoological Gardens in Colombo features among the top tourist attractions of the city. It is visited in large numbers everyday and during the weekends is a favorite picnic spot for the families.
- The aquarium in the Zoological Garden is unique. It is not only the largest aquarium in Colombo but in Asia itself. The aquarium boasts of a collection of 500 kinds of Aquatic life.
- There are separate sections assigned to each animal kingdom in the park. There is an aviary for the feathered friends. The reptiles have their own house and there is also a park for the colorful Butterflies to play.
- The added attraction of the Zoological Gardens in Colombo is the Elephant Circus that takes place everyday in the evening. The acrobatics performed by the majestic beasts are awesome and a source of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
- The Colombo Zoological Gardens takes proper care of the animals and ensures that they are loved by the people. The surroundings are kept clean and the animals are fed well and kept healthy. New methods of husbandry are put to use for the welfare of the animals.
Review by Tropical Holidays
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Attraction , Outdoors Updated 663 days ago
You would get a range of animals: snakes, butter flys, elepahants , lionst etc. Good to visit with kids or if you want to see the Sri Lankan Elipahns and if you are unable to visit the Pinnawala elepahnt orphanage then this is good since there is a Elephant dance around 3.00 pm. The animals are in enclosures so if you are against this may be not worth visiting.
Review by U dissanayake
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Activities , Family , Romantic Updated 686 days ago
Dehiwala Zoo is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.
Visions for the zoo include, "To create one of the world’s outstanding zoological institutions, that is a centre of the excellence for conservation, research and education" and mission is "Resourceful conservation of animals by means of a learning, achieved through the exhibition of species which were adopted with loving care". The zoo has 3000 animals and 350 species as of 2005. The annual revenue is 40 million rupees.
Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka exchange its residents with other zoological gardens . The animal breeding program conducted by the zoo is compelling for this kind of activity.
Review by Prashan Demel
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Attraction , Outdoors Updated 693 days ago
Situated 11 km. from the Fort, 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 in through Aviary, Reptilium, Butterfly Park. There are daily elephant performance at 5.15 p.m. Open daily between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Entrance fees : Rs 90/- per adult and Rs.45/- per child.
Source:- www.asia-planet.net/srilanka
Review by Dhilshard Fazil
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Attraction , Romantic , Outdoors Updated 693 days ago
The National Zoological Garden at Dehiwala, Colombo is definitely a place of interest. It is not only a Zoological, no it is even a Botanical Garden! Do not miss the two incredible gigantic palm trees in front of the restaurant.
The Zoo shows you many animals from all over the world in a beautiful surrounding, white tigers, cobras a white black bird!!! Beautiful parrots of all varieties and a chimpanzee male, so huge I never hve seen one before!
Review by SANKAREST
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Attraction , Family , Outdoors Updated 712 days ago
Its the "Day out at the Zoo". Its fun and exciting place to see the exotic animals, including Aquatic life, animals, birds, reptiles from all around the world. Also to get to see the Elephant Circus is a real treat. There are snack stalls where you can have a bite to eat and a have a refreshing drink.
Review by Shazwan Mahboob
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Attraction , Family , Outdoors Updated 715 days ago
This is the national zoo located in Dehiwala , a suburb of Colombo. Dehiwala zoo contains an attractive aquarium , birds section and many animals such as deers , tigers , leopards and bears. This is a large garden and separated in to different sections. Elephant show staged at the evenings is one of the favorite attractions of the zoo. This is frequently visited by most of the locals as well as foreigners as well.
Review by Sadeepa Palliyaguru
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Activities , Outdoors Updated 719 days ago
Dehiwala Zoo is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.
Visions for the zoo include, "To create one of the world’s outstanding zoological institutions, that is a centre of the excellence for conservation, research and education" and mission is "Resourceful conservation of animals by means of a learning, achieved through the exhibition of species which were adopted with loving care". The zoo has 3000 animals and 350 species as of 2005. The annual revenue is 40 million rupees.
Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka exchange its residents with other zoological gardens . The animal breeding program conducted by the zoo is compelling for this kind of activity.
Dehiwala Zoological Garden is one of the oldest zoological gardens in Asia. It has a substantial collection of worldwide animals. It is open all year long and can be reached by public transportation. Diversity of the zoo is indicated by the presence of an aquarium walk through aviary, reptile house, butterfly garden and many cages and enclosures.
The zoological garden has a small, but picturesque butterfly garden which is decorated with small shrubs, trees, creepers and small streams. Internal temperature and humidity of the house is controlled by artificially created mist. The butterfly garden exhibits 30 species of butterflies with their all stages of life cycle for educational purposes
Review by Suxan
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Attraction , Family Updated 720 days ago
Dehiwala Zoo is home for many different animals such as many mammal species, birds, reptiles and fish species. Many endangered species can be seen here as well. The most attractive event of this place is the evening elephant show, starting at about 5.15 pm.
Review by Preferred International (pvt)Ltd
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Attraction , Family Updated 729 days ago
The Zoological Gardens is a wonderful place especially for the families spend quality time with their children. They get the opportunity of seeing various Animals,Reptiles and Birds.All those who visit this place gets to see the unique Elephant Dance at the end of the day.
Review by Nimal Victoria
