Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife conservation centers and is internationally recognized for its dedicated care and protection of Asian elephants. Established to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned, injured, and abandoned elephants, the orphanage has become a symbol of Sri Lanka’s commitment to elephant conservation and animal welfare.
Visitors to Pinnawala have the unique opportunity to observe elephants at close range while witnessing their daily routines, including feeding, bathing, and social interactions along the nearby river. The institution has also achieved global recognition for its successful captive breeding program, contributing significantly to the conservation of the endangered Asian elephant.