National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka

National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (also called Dehiwala Zoo or Colombo Zoo) is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. It is home to various birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. The zoo not only exhibits animals from Sri Lanka, but also from across Asia and other parts of the globe.

Animals

Bear Camel Capybara Cheetah Chimpanzee Crab Crocodile Eagle Elephant Gibbon Giraffe Gorilla Hippopotamus Iguana Jaguar Komodo dragon Lemur Leopard Lion Meerkat Monkey Orangutan Owl Parrot Peacock Red panda Rhinoceros Sea lion Sea turtle Seal Sloth Snake Tiger Tortoise Toucan Zebra

Details

Area: 10.1 ha / 0.10 km2
Opened: 1936
Members: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
Website: [http://nationalzoo.gov.lk/zoo/ Official website]
Exhibits: Mammals, reptiles, aquatic animals, birds
Location: Dehiwala, Colombo
Zoo Name: National Zoological Garden of Sri Lanka (Dehiwala)
Date Opened: 1936
Num Animals: 3000
Num Species: 310
Accreditation: WAZA
Annual Visitors: 1500000