Pinnawala Open Zoo

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The Pinnawala Open Air Zoo is Sri Lanka’s first open air zoo which has been declared open to the public as of April 2015. Located within proximity to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the zoo spreads over an expanse of 44 acres which has been landscaped without harming its natural beauty. Since Sri Lanka is home to a rich diversity of animals, the zoo consists of two zones “Sri Lankan” and “World”. However, currently the zoo is home to a number of native animals such as deer, leopard, crocodiles, species of monkeys, birds, turtles and many more.

The “Sri Lankan” section of the zoo will also include a special open section displaying the free-roaming Sri Lankan Leopard which is guaranteed to be a beautiful sight. The Sri Lankan Leopard is a leopard subspecies that is native to the island alone and is classified as one of the endangered species to roam the earth. Leopards are mainly spotted in dry evergreen monsoon forests areas, arid scrub jungles, rainforests and low and upper highland forests. So, it will be interesting to witness these predators at Pinnawala for a change. The “World” section is said to be constructed to hold a number of non-native animal species which is currently being look at.

The Pinnawala Open Air Zoo was proposed to be constructed in line with International Standards and so far the authorities have taken steps to maintain their promise. A number of facilities such as dining venues and areas to relax will be offered to local and tourists alike who visit the zoo. Since it’s located adjacent to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, chances are that you can plan your holiday around it and make a quick visit to both places without much hassle.

The Pinnawala zoo is home for the many endemic animals in Sri Lanka. The zoo is divided into 7 enclosures, where the monkey island, Bird aviary, Amphibian area, and Pet area 2 are still in construction. There are internal road network throughout the zoo.

The 7 main enclosures are:

  • Pet area
  • Swan pond
  • Deer enclosure
  • Crocodile enclosure
  • Leopard enclosure
  • Bear enclosure
  • Butterfly garden
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Acerca del distrito de Kegalle

Kegalle es una ciudad en la provincia de Sabaragamuwa. Se encuentra en la carretera Colombo - Kandy, a 78 km de Colombo y a 40 km de Kandy. Es la capital del distrito de Kegalle, uno de los dos distritos que pertenecen a la provincia de Sabaragamuwa, el otro es el distrito de Ratnapura.
El distrito de Kegalle, situado entre las tierras altas centrales y las llanuras meridionales occidentales, tiene un entorno encantador. La altitud de la región occidental es inferior a 150 metros sobre el nivel del mar, mientras que la región oriental supera los 300 metros. El cultivo de caucho se ha extendido por la mayor parte del área del distrito y los cultivos de exportación menores, como el café, el cacao, la pimienta, el clavo y la nuez moscada, ocupan un lugar importante en la economía del distrito. La mejor mina de grafito de Sri Lanka se encuentra en Bogala, en el distrito de Kegalle. El distrito tiene una extensión de 1692,8 km² (169.280 hectáreas).

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La provincia de Sabaragamuwa en Sri Lanka contiene dos ciudades principales llamadas Ratnapura y Kegalle. A una altitud de aproximadamente 500 pies sobre el nivel del mar, Ratnapura es la capital provincial de Sabargamuwa. Está a 60 millas (100 km) de la principal ciudad costera de Colombo. Provincia de Sabaragamuwa El centro minero de gemas de Sri Lanka también es un cruce importante entre las llanuras del sur y la región montañosa del este.
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