Wildlife Parks Zone
Where leopards prowl, elephants gather, and the wild heart of the island beats loudest
Wildlife Parks Zone
Where leopards prowl, elephants gather, and the wild heart of the island beats loudest
Bundala National Park
A Ramsar wetland vital for migratory waterbirds.
Gal Oya National Park
Famous for boat safaris and swimming elephants.
Kumana National Park
A birdwatcher's paradise located in the remote southeast.
Minneriya National Park
Home to 'The Gathering' — one of earth's greatest wildlife spectacles, when up to 400 wild Sri Lankan elephants converge on the ancient Minneriya Tank reservoir between June and October.
Udawalawe National Park
One of the best places in the world to see wild elephants.
Wasgamuwa National Park
A remote, rugged park offering excellent elephant sightings.
Wilpattu National Park
Sri Lanka's largest national park, known for leopards and serene lakes.
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka's most celebrated wildlife reserve — home to the world's highest density of wild leopards, plus elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and over 200 bird species across 979 km².
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