National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka
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john c
4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I first visited the zoo about thirty five years ago when the only thing I enjoyed was the flora. The animals at that time were poorly housed with very poor attention to the weather of some of the larger mammals. On my visit in March 2023 this was no longer the case . The animals looked well cared for and the visit was an enjoyable experience . I feel that the zoo now has an important function in educating and encouraging future generations to look after habitats in our own environments. The flora was once more a joy to behold.
Written 30 April 2023
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Jayantha W
Colombo, Sri Lanka27 contributions
Mar 2022
This was my 8th time during last 50 years! Lot improved so far. but less animals and more people Some new cages are getting ready. I usually go with tourists and their rates are up now, way up. Reasonable for locals. In the middle of city you can relax, enjoy the shady garden and watch animals from all around the world. The big disappointment is main restaurant does not serve rice and curry, only foreign food for visiting locals! This should be a good place to promote, introduce Sri Lankan food not chinsed food!! Another place has rice and curry, but very limited, and we waited in the line for a long time that guy served others with take away and ignored us, so we left! That place was not so clean, broken furniture, dirty floor, left over food on the tables, not even good for the locals, mainly for Zoo workers.
Written 11 March 2022
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Virkika
Almada, Portugal16 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Lovely place to spend a morning there, watching animal eating in the morning time. It is very nice that to same animals you can get really close. There are a small aquarium, a reptile ace, a butterfly place. It is very nice.
Written 11 February 2020
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Paul B
Bracknell, UK166 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
A great range of birds, animals, reptiles. In good clean grounds. A long walk if you see everything. Would of got 5 stars except for the expensive entry fee , 2500 rupees for non Sri Lankans (only 100 rupees for locals).
Written 8 September 2018
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ahmalkhateeb
Amman, Jordan3 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
I highly recommend that all tourists in Colombo should visit this Zoo.
It needs 2.5 - 5 Hours to go thru the whole zoo.
It needs 2.5 - 5 Hours to go thru the whole zoo.
Written 1 February 2018
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Madushani P
Wattala, Sri Lanka16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This is my second time they have improved a lot.. Kids had a great time .will visit again for sure..
Better to i the morning ..
Better to i the morning ..
Written 13 August 2023
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jrkfernando
Colombo, Sri Lanka43 contributions
Jan 2023
This is definitely a place to visit in Sri Lanka. Glad to see the authorities giving more space for the animals.
Written 9 February 2023
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Prem Kumar
Bangalore District, India317 contributions
Nov 2019
Its one of the largest zoo's i have seen in Srilanka.
It has the name boards around 45 locations inside the zoo were the animals are kept.
It has a separate parking for the vehicles.
It has an restaurant and few eatery options in between the pathway.
Owl's is one of the top attractions found specially in Srilanka.
It takes around minimum 3-4 hours to cover up the entire park and will be good fun ride for the kids.
It has the name boards around 45 locations inside the zoo were the animals are kept.
It has a separate parking for the vehicles.
It has an restaurant and few eatery options in between the pathway.
Owl's is one of the top attractions found specially in Srilanka.
It takes around minimum 3-4 hours to cover up the entire park and will be good fun ride for the kids.
Written 3 December 2019
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Ijasahamed
Heerassagala, Sri Lanka21 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Nice experience for us. My son was very happy with the garden and the animals. Its the first experience for him
Written 14 November 2019
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Ayya
Colombo, Sri Lanka19 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Not the best experience. Animals seemed to be well maintained. Layout was a bit confusing. The butterfly garden was very limited and not as advertised. Foreigners are overcharged at the entrance (Lkr 3000) for adult. Detailed Information was provided for some of the animals.
Written 27 October 2019
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