Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“The elephants' daily bath ritual is a popular tourist attraction. As much as I enjoyed watching them frolicking in the water, I was equally fascinated watching them heading down to the water.”

– Afar Magazine

Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka has existed since 1975." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The elephants are controlled by their mahouts, who ensure they feed at the right times and don’t endanger anyone."