Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The island paradise of Sri Lanka has plenty to offer in the field of wild-life, and the most majestic of creatures to be found on the island, are the Elephants. Despite being fairly prevalent throughout the region, even the locals of Sri Lanka are always…
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northwest of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world….
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The elephant is considered to be the largest mammal on land but it is also one of the softest and kindest (unless provoked), and it is usually given adjectives such as ‘majestic’, ‘magnificent’ or ‘massive’. Yet, in spite of its mammoth size, and probable magnificence,…
A little elephant lovin’ at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Passionate about elephants and their curious lifestyles? Then the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is definitely the place to go. An orphanage, nursery and also a captive breeding ground for Asian wild elephants, Pinnawala boasts of the largest ever herds of captive elephants in Asia. A full…