Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | අලි බලන්න යන්න හොදම වෙලාව

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | අලි බලන්න යන්න හොදම වෙලාව The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, located in the village of Pinnawala near Kegalle, Sri Lanka, is one of the country’s most famous wildlife attractions and a unique conservation center dedicated to Asian elephants. Established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation, the orphanage was created to care for and protect orphaned, injured, and abandoned baby elephants found in the wild. Today, it is home to one of the largest herds of captive elephants in the world, with elephants of different ages living and interacting together in a natural environment. Visitors to Pinnawala can observe the daily routine of these gentle giants, including feeding sessions, bottle-feeding of baby elephants, and the famous river bathing experience in the nearby Maha Oya. The orphanage also plays an important role in elephant conservation and breeding, helping to sustain the population of Sri Lankan elephants while raising awareness about wildlife protection. Over the years, it has become both a sanctuary for elephants in need and a major tourist destination in Sri Lanka. 00:00 - 00:54 - Intro 00:54 - 03:13- Entrance & Ticket 03:13 - 06:18 -Elephant Visit 06:18 - 08:46 - Elephant Feeding 08:46 - 14:12 - Elephant Bathing