Dehiwala zoo is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Sri Lanka.There are wide number of birds and animals live here.
John Hargenberg is the founder member of this zoo. Sri Lanka Government took the control of zoo in the year 1936.
It is located on Galle Road around 10 Km away from Colombo Fort.Some of the animal species that can be found in this zoo are bears, tigers, lions,giraffes,rhinos,varieties of monkeys, deers, elephants,gorillas, snakes, hippos and many more. This is very famous among tourists these days.
The zoo is open at 8.30am to 6.00pm on everyday.
Elephants show is started at 4.30 pm on everyday
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