Dehiwala National Zoo, founded in 1936, is a prominent zoological garden in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, housing 3,000 animals across 350 species. It features major exhibits like mammals, reptiles, aquatic animals, and birds, with facilities for elephant rides, pony rides, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The zoo plays a key role in conservation, exchanging animals with global zoos for breeding, and has bred endangered species such as pygmy hippos, black rhinos, and Bengal tigers. As part of the National Zoological Gardens, it attracts 1.5 million visitors annually and serves as an educational hub for wildlife and biodiversity.
Dehiwala, Western
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