The story of Sri Lankan Elephants

🔍 In Search of Sri Lankan Elephants 📍 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage One of only two elephant orphanages in the world, the other being in Kenya, and the other in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. It primarily takes in homeless, sick, or trapped young elephants that have become separated from their herds. Here, you can observe elephants up close, feed them, bathe them, and more. 🔻 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 🔻 Elephant Bathing Times: 10:00-12:00 / 14:00-16:00 🔻 Location: Located in Pinnawala, a 3-hour drive from Colombo 🔻 Specialty: Elephant bathing 💦, and unique souvenirs made from elephant dung paper 📜 📍 Udawalawe National Park While many people go to Yala to see Sri Lankan leopards 🐆, if you want to see elephants, Udawalawe is actually the best choice. It is known for its large population of wild elephants, with over 500 elephants in more than 50 herds. 🔻 Opening Hours: 6:00-18:00 🔻 Elephant Watching Times: 6:00-10:00 / 16:00-18:30 🔻 Location: Situated at the junction of Ratnapura and Monaragala regions 🔻 Specialty: Elephant gathering spots, where baby elephants line up for milk 🍼 📍 Encountering an Elephant by the Roadside In addition to intentionally watching elephants, there is a certain chance of encountering wild elephants on the roads in Sri Lanka. There are frequent news reports and online images and videos of elephants crossing roads and blocking traffic. While this is a matter of luck, safety should always be a priority. #SriLanka #SriLankaTravelGuide #SriLankaTourism #SriLanka Elephants# Elephants#Rambukkana#Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage#Udawalawe National Park