Dehiwala Zoological Garden

An artistic name board in National Zoo of Sri Lanka. It's eye catching.
An artistic name board in National Zoo of Sri Lanka. It's eye catching.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is situated in Dehiwala which is few miles away from capital, Colombo. It was founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education. The zoological garden has become the home for hundreds of endemic species of Sri Lanka. And also, due to the great commitment of the staff, this is considered as one of the better zoological gardens in South Asia.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is situated in Dehiwala which is few miles away from capital, Colombo. It was founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education. The zoological garden has become the home for hundreds of endemic species of Sri Lanka. And also, due to the great commitment of the staff, this is considered as one of the better zoological gardens in South Asia.

Tours & day trips

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Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Activity duration is 14 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$164 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Activity duration is 1 day
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$101 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 71 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$114 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Activity duration is 1 day
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$101 per traveller*
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Shopping & fashion

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Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$50 per adult
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Mount Lavinia Beach

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Mount Lavinia Beach
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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Traditional Puppet Art Museum

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Traditional Puppet Art Museum

New Delmon Hospital

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New Delmon Hospital

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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya

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Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach

Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach

3 out of 5
Mount Lavinia Western Province
Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach
Pink Elephant Tourist Apartment Hotel

Pink Elephant Tourist Apartment Hotel

3 out of 5
77 Hill Street Mount Lavinia WP
Pink Elephant Tourist Apartment Hotel
Villa 142

Villa 142

2.5 out of 5
142 Hill Street Mount Lavinia
Villa 142
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

2 out of 5
40 Hill Street, Dehiwala Mount Lavinia
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel
Viveka Hotel Colombo

Viveka Hotel Colombo

2.5 out of 5
15 Galle Rd Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP
Viveka Hotel Colombo
Fair View Hotel Colombo

Fair View Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
27 Ramakrishna Road Colombo
Fair View Hotel Colombo
50 By The Sea

50 By The Sea

2.5 out of 5
50 Albert Pl Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP
50 By The Sea
GSH Colombo

GSH Colombo

3.5 out of 5
382 Galle Road Colombo Western
GSH Colombo
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