Sri Lanka : Day Tour to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Zoo
ID: GYG864308-1362557
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and see the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Watch the daily routine of the elephants, including bottle-feeding and bathing in the river.
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Learn about the orphanage's history and see the elephants in their natural habitat.
Founded in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation, the orphanage was established to care for and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka.
See the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there were 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.
Get a chance to see the elephants' daily routine, such as bottle-feeding of elephant calves, feeding of all other elephants, and bathing in the Ma Oya River.
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Highlights
- Watch the elephants being fed and bathed in the river
- See the daily routine of the elephants, including bottle-feeding
- Learn about the history of the orphanage and its breeding program
- Observe the elephants as they roam freely in their natural habitat
- Get up close to the elephants and take photos of these gentle giants
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
It's recommended to bring a camera to capture your experience.
Avoid bringing food and drinks into the orphanage to comply with restrictions.
Smoking is not allowed within the premises.
Be mindful of the elephants and maintain a safe distance.
The orphanage is not wheelchair accessible, and may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments.
INCLUDED
- All Entrance Fees for Mentioned Sites
- Admission to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Live tour guide
- Opportunity to see elephants up close
- Chance to watch elephants bathing in the river
- Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
- Private luxury car (air-conditioned)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- Pick-up or Drop-off service (in our own vehicle)
- Bottled water
- Highway free
- parking free
- All the required permits and paperwork
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance is not included
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Camera & Video Permits
- Guide/Driver tips
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
