How a visitor arrives at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Colombo?
- How to reach by public transport?
Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage can be reached via the A1 Colombo-Kandy main road. Turn off at the 82km post at Karandupana junction and then get on to a Rambukkana bus and get off in front of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- How to reach by train?
The closest railway station is at Rambukkana 2 km away from the village of Pinnawala. Visitors who come from Colombo – Kandy railway path you should follow the signs and can get off in Rambukkana.Then you have to get on the Kegalle bus and get off in front of the PEO.
Opening Hours
Daily from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m
Entrance Fees -2019
Local Ticket Prices
| Adult |
LKR 110.00 |
| Children |
LKR 30.00 (3-12 Years) |
| Children |
LKR 20.00
In uniform |
Foreign visitor ticket prices
| Adult |
LKR 3000.00 |
| Children |
LKR 1500.00 (3-12 Years) |
SAARC visitor ticket prices
| Adult |
LKR 800.00 |
| Children |
LKR 400.00 (3-12 Years) |
Visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Pinnawala Zoo (Combo tickets).
| Foreign adult |
LKR 3500.00 |
| Foreign child |
LKR 1750.00(3-12 Years) |
| SAARC adult |
LKR 1000.00 |
| SAARC child |
LKR 500.00(3-12 Years) |
