🏷 Wildlife Area
🏷 Wildlife Sanctuary
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
About This Place
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
A sanctuary established to care for orphaned elephants in Sri Lanka. Hosts the world’s largest captive elephant herd. Visitors can observe elephant feedings and river bathing rituals in Ma Oya.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 Morning hours (esp. 9–11 AM)
Safety Rating
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible via A1 Colombo–Kandy road; 2 km from Rambukkana railway station; facilities and food available on-site.
📖 Legends & Stories
Founded to protect abandoned elephants; Ma Oya bathing is a daily cultural and conservation highlight.
Location
📍 Find It Here
7.296400, 80.393600
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