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Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka. During Colombo Tours, tourists are highly entertained by watching the Wildlife in Colombo. The extensive wildlife in Colombo provides a glimpse into the wide variety of flora and fauna in the country of Sri Lanka. Wildlife in Colombo is a welcome plan if you want to spend some time in the lap of nature.

If you are planning to watch the Colombo Wildlife, then the ideal destinations are the Bundala Wildlife Park, Kaudulla National Park and the Colombo Zoo.

Colombo Zoo

The Colombo is one of the better places to watch the wildlife in Colombo from close conters. The Colombo Zoo opens its gates for the visitors on a daily basis from 8 am and is closed for viewing at 6 pm. Kids can enter the zoo at half the price. The Colombo Zoo is considered to be among the top ranking zoos in Asia. There is an aquarium in the zoo. One can watch the shows performed by the 6 Indian elephants. Among the other things of interest, tourists can visit the butterfly park and aviary. The exhibits of the various animals are fun to watch. The zoo would take quite a bit of time to be enjoyed fully, and a visit of a couple of hours may not be enough.

Kaudulla National Park Sri Lanka

The park was opened for public viewing in the year 2002. It is the newest national park of Sri Lanka. The park is ideal for eco tourism. There is a 6656 hectare elephant corridor in the park. You can get up close and personal with the elephants. It has become a popular destination for exciting wildlife safaris. You will also come across animals like sambar deer, leopards, and sloth bear.

Bundala Wildlife Park

Many of the tourists prefer to visit the Bundala Wildlife Park in the afternoon hours.

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