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Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo
Indulge in a day of family fun and merrymaking at Dehiwala Zoo
Dehiwala Zoo In Colombo
Rated 4.1/5 (based on 2429 reviews)
About Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo
Opened in 1936, the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka at Dehiwala, more commonly known as Dehiwala Zoo. The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is home to three thousand animals. Located in the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia district, Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo preserves over three hundred and fifty different species of animals.
The diversity of Dehiwala Zoo is extolled by its aquarium, walk-through aviary, reptile house, and butterfly garden. The butterfly garden at the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka at Dehiwala is simply stunning. Strewn with shrubs, trees, creepers, and even some small streams, it emulates the natural habitat for butterflies of all sorts. Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo has a total of thirty species of butterflies in various stages of their life-cycles for educational and research purposes. With landscaped gardens and dense foliage, lawns and beautiful patches of forests harboring several species of rare plants, Dehiwala Zoo is not one to be missed. Brimming with colorful flowers, the zoo has its own network of dimly lit pathways that make it look even more beautiful.
Dehiwala Zoo also has beautifully constructed bridges that arch over to other sections. One of the chief attractions of the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka at Dehiwala is the animal show that it houses. There is also a baby chimpanzee show and sea lions show as well. Besides the common zebra, giraffe, hippopotamus, and spotted deer, Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo also house Asian elephants, Oryx, lions, leopards, jaguars, tigers, sloth bears, brown bears, orangutans, baboons, meerkats, lemurs, chimpanzee, and sea lions. The walk-through aviary houses pelicans, hawks, ostrich, eagles, macaws, owls, egrets, cassowary, black swans, white swans, and cormorants.
Dehiwala Zoo also has an interesting collection of reptiles. It houses Green Anacondas, Eastern Green Mambas, Albino Cobras, Pit Vipers, Pythons, Cat Snakes, Kraits, Turtles, and Bearded Lizards. This besides, there are also muggers, estuarine crocodiles, and dwarf crocodiles. Popular things to do at Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo include elephant rides, pony rides, and boat riding. There are also restaurants, ice-cream shop, and a souvenir shop are all available for tourists to indulge in.
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120 Quarry Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Ravjeet Singh
2 days ago
Had a wonderful trip thanks to the Superb planning and Attention to detail. Special word for Dimple Ranaut, who planned the entire iternary. Also, excellent services provided by your travel partner in Sri Lanka, Direct Link. Overall a wonderful experience.
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Suraj Saraf Nayak
3 days ago
we enjoyed our vacation in Sri Lanka . We covered all the places in our itinerary . our driver Rasheen was very friendly.
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Roopashree Chandru
4 days ago
Trip was a good one, nice nature and beautiful scenery in Sri Lanka. Amazing and courteous guide and driver Mr Hafiz from direct link. hotels lacked honeymoon courtesy. It was like a normal check in, candle light dinner was messed up by the hotel due to miscommunication between their staff..
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Puja Sengupta
4 days ago
It was a great trip to Sri lanka, a land so full of greenery that it will make you feel that you are in the mother natures lap. The hotels were top class, the food was moderately good. The only thing that could have been better was the trip guide. He did not give us a detailed description about the places were travelling which would have been helpful since one always wants to know the unwritten history and culture of a place. Travel triangle was helpful throughout the booking and even during our trip when we faced a few issues. The trips are pocket fri...
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Sandeep Shaligram Singh
5 days ago
It was a great travel experience in my tour where I hve been for 10 days in total for the same including srilanka and Maldives.. Special mention to Ms Shivangi from Travel Traingle. She has been a great support across the trip and always available whenever I require help and support. Thanks a lot Shivangi for the same.. Also I would like to Mention Mr Hemantha tour guide and driver from apple holidays who was there all the time with us during our Srilanka trip... Great and very helpful person.. He made our fantastic... Would look forward to have many m...
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SONY KAUR
7 days ago
Agent and his staff were family cum friendz.We were alone in other country but the safety and security by the staff was great. Hope to visit again
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Thiru
7 days ago
Hi, this is my sincerest review about our past trip to colombo through DAYA holidays. I would like to give a 10 out of 10 for there fantastic service during our groups visit in Srilanka. The coach was excellent to start the trip from colombo and the incharge was quite fine to hand the group. The resort was awesome and the rooms were nice, and its not right to sum it with a single word. The food arranged in the hotel and our was excellent... and we are really happy to see the group was happy.... thank you to madhu, dinesh, Aruna & Pradeep. Thank you so ...
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Ankit Sharma
9 days ago
Very good arrangement by Apple Holidays. Will surely recommend to others. Nice country, nice resorts, nice people.. a very memorable trip The resorts were classy, the cab and the driver given were very nice and helpful. thanks a lot for all the arrangements done
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