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Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the zoo.
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Zoo in Sri Lanka is located in 11 km from Fort - Colombo, the zoo has a nice collection of animals, birds, reptiles and fish from all over the world. The aquarium is the only one of its kind in Asia and displays over 500 varieties of aquatic tourism sinh.Khach with flights to Colombo Cheap should also walk through aviary, Reptiles and Butterfly Park to see a wonderful world of wildlife.Performing elephants daily at 05:15 Open daily 8: 00-06: 00

National Zoological Park, commonly known as The Zoo, is a beautifully landscaped campus in 30 acres, including a rich collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish species live in harmony with nature. Although it was started as a menagerie in late 1920 by John Hagenbeck a family member of the famous show business from Hamburg, Germany, the zoo has officially been recognized as such only in July year in 1936 when the Government bought it. John Hargenberg, who originally started the Dehiwala Zoo, belonging to a family involved in animal circuses. He collected and kept the animals in the facility to trade.

He Hargenberg wildlife exports to Europe to his brother Carl Hargenberg is one of the biggest animal dealer in Europe at that time people. It was then only 9 acres in extent but has gradually developed into a beautiful display Zoo animals in natural surroundings with modern methods of farming. More than 1.2 million visitors pass through the doors each year for its Zoo cater for young and old alike and is a healthy source of entertainment for the average citizen, especially those who come in family groups. To all Zoo visitors are quiet tranquil haven to which they can retreat from the bustle of urban life.

To keep the animals before exporting to Europe, he bought 05 acres in Dhiwala early this century. This has become quite popular among the residents of the area.The total area of ​​the center obtained increased to 11 acres to keep the animals receive. Then the center was taken over by the government in 1936. The extent of the land is ascending to present the status of the 25 samples in the National Zoological Gardens Anh.Ben Dehiwala, with 3,000 species of animals and different 290loai. About 15 million visitors are attracted to the zoo each year, which is a relatively high number of customers in comparison to other zoos.