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 excited when they happen to catch a glance at one of these incredible beasts. One place in particular that allows you to interact with Elephants like no other is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a true must-visit concerning Holidays in Sri Lanka and a staple in itineraries by travel organisations such as Aitken Spence Travels.

The sanctuary is located between the metropolitan madness of Colombo and the ancient city of Kandy, and was founded in 1975 to serve as an abode and caring facility for the many orphaned baby Elephants found throughout Sri Lanka.

The goal of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to serve as a natural habitat for the Elephants to grow, however there is a team of volunteers and care-takers who bathe the Elephants twice a day in a nearby river. Particularly young Elephants, typically under three years of age, are also bottle-fed by the team at the orphanage.

The orphanage claims to have the biggest population of Elephants in a controlled facility in the world. If you plan on visiting the sanctuary, be sure to be mindful of the times mentioned on their schedule in order to arrive at an opportune moment where you can either witness the feeding of the Elephants or their bathing in river, both of which are the key attractions at the Elephant Orphanage.

If you plan on visiting Sri Lanka, be sure not to miss out on an opportunity to visit the baby Elephants of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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