Pinnawela
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Almost 65 Elephants are bread at the orphanage. Newborn, young & old elephants all mix together in one vast area.
- Duration: 1 day(s)
- Location: Pinnawela
DAY 1: Transfer from Colombo to Pinnawala.
The Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka's most popular tourist attractions. The orphanage's population has now mushroomed to around 65, making it the world's largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range in age from newborns to elderly matriarchs, and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Amongst them are the famous residents such as the 3-legged elephant, Sama, and a blind elephant Raja.
Lunch will be served at the Round Tour Restaurant. After Lunch proceed to Colombo for the night or departure.
