{"id":361659,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T13:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-dehiwala-mount-lavinia-in-may\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:29:28","slug":"places-to-visit-in-dehiwala-mount-lavinia-in-may-bdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-dehiwala-mount-lavinia-in-may-bdp\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Amazing Places To Visit In Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia In May With Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dehiwal-Mount Lavinia is a residential suburb in Colombo Sri Lanka and is known as Colombo’s beach retreat. Also called the “Golden Mile” of beaches, it has long been a hot spot for tourism and nightlife. It is one of the most liberal regions in Sri Lanka and plays host to the island’s annual Gay Pride and Rainbow Kite Festival since 2005. With so many interesting places to see and explore, Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia has become one of the most visited places in Sri Lanka. If you are planning to visit the island country of Sri Lanka in May, make sure to explore the beaches, Bolgoda Lake and the Dehiwal Zoo which are the most popular places to visit in Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia in May<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n

4 Interesting Places To Visit In Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia In May<\/h2>\n

Explore these fun and interesting places to visit in Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia in May and live an experience that will make your vacation a memorable one.<\/p>\n

1. Dehiwala Zoo<\/h3>\n
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Established in 1936, Dehiwala zoo is one of the oldest zoological garden in Asia that is located in the Mount Lavinia district of Sri Lanka. Spread over an area of 11 acres and home to almost 3000 animals and three hundred and ten species of flora and fauna, Dehiwala Zoo is a perfect place for the visitors to have a candid rendezvous with the wildlife while enjoying the elephant show and sea lion performance which is held every evening.<\/p>\n

It also has a charming picturesque butterfly garden with 30 species of butterfly which is decorated with shrubs, trees and small streams and exhibits the various stages of their life cycles. Brimming with colourful flowers and dimly lit pathways this place is an ideal spot to captivate tourist attention with spectacular views.<\/p>\n

For families and their kids, it surely is a magical place. Visit the place in May and you will find it less crowded. Your kids will be able to explore the zoo animals closely and properly.<\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: 120 Galvihara Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka<\/span>
\nTimings<\/b>: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm<\/span>
\nEntry Fees<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>
\nIndian:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n