FamxplorPinnewala Elephant Orphanage
What to expect
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants. It was established in 1975 to care and protect orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. The orphanage has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world, with over 70 elephants, including males and females from three generations. Visitors can observe and interact with the elephants, and the orphanage offers a unique opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close. The elephants are fed and bathed daily, and visitors can watch them roam freely in their enclosure. The orphanage also has a breeding program, which has been successful in producing new elephant calves. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a popular tourist attraction and a great place to visit for families and animal lovers
Plan your family visit to the Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage with these blog insights 👇
Sri Lanka with kids
Activities: We visited the Pinnewala Orphanage, approximately 1 hour 15 from Kandy. We saw baby elephants being fed with feeding-bottles and watched about 80 elephants bathing in the river. It was very touristy
Highlights: The children really adored watching the elephants! The sight was impressive, even if it was touristy. It's a must-go with the kids! ✨
Sri Lanka with children according to Petr Horký
