Pinnawala
Explore The Home of Ceylon Giants
The Home to the Largest Herd of Captive Elephants in the World
Pinnawala is a village in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka, known primarily for the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This unique attraction is a major draw for tourists and provides a sanctuary for orphaned and injured elephants.Â
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. The orphanage provides care and sanctuary to elephants that have been orphaned, abandoned, or injured in the wild.Â
Pinnawala
Let's Feed an Elephant
Visitors to the orphanage can observe various daily activities, including feeding and bathing. The elephants are led to the nearby Maha Oya River twice a day for a bath, a popular spectacle where tourists can watch the elephants playing and bathing in the water. One of the highlights of a visit to Pinnawala is the opportunity to feed the elephants, especially the baby elephants. Milk feeding sessions are particularly popular with visitors.Â
Pinnawala
A Memorable Day with Them
Pinnawala offers numerous opportunities for photography, especially during the elephant bathing sessions at the river. It is an ideal spot for capturing memorable moments with these majestic animals.Â