National Parks and Zoo

In Sri Lanka there are a number of national parks that have become popular destinations of eco tourism. Environmentalists, bird watchers and tourists are attracted to visit these national parks in Sri Lanka. The Department of Wildlife and Conservation of Sri Lanka manages the national parks of this country.
Tourists are required to collect permission from concerned authority to visit the national parks in Sri Lanka. Different species of wild animals and birds are found in the Sri Lankan national parks. Rare varieties of birds and animals are also noted in these protected areas. The national parks are also marked for the different varieties of vegetation.
Some of the mostly visited national parks in Sri Lanka are Yala National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Kumana National Park, Bundala National Park, Lahugala National Park, Udawalawe National Park etc.
National zoo in Sri Lanka is located near Colombo. The national zoo is also known as the Dehiwala Zoo, which is considered to be the largest zoo in Asia. About 350 species of animals are found in this zoo of Sri Lanka. The aviary, butterfly house, reptile house and an aquarium are some of the major attractions of visiting the zoo. An added attraction of visiting the national zoo is the elephant circus.

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National Parks and Zoo

Yala National Park

Wilpattu National Park

Kumana National Park

National Zoo

Wasgamuwa National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Minneriya National Park