Pinnawala Open Zoo, Zoo in Pinnawala, Sri Lanka.
The Pinnawala Open Zoo spans 44 acres divided into Sri Lankan and world zones, featuring enclosures for leopards, elephants, lions, and numerous other species.
The zoo project started in 2000 under President Chandrika Kumaratunga, paused in 2002, resumed in 2008, and finally opened on April 17, 2015.
The facility stands as the first open-air zoo in Sri Lanka, displaying over 100 animals from 30 species, including native wildlife like purple-faced leaf monkeys.
Visitors can reach the zoo via the Colombo-Kandy A01 highway, with Rabukkana Railway Station located just 5 kilometers from the entrance.
The leopard viewing section represents the largest animal observation area in the zoo, providing extended spaces for these native big cats.
Location: Pinnawala
Inception: April 17, 2015
GPS coordinates: 7.30056,80.38830
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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