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Zoological Gardens
Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala 10350, Sri Lanka Phone: 94 11 2 712752 www.colombozoo.gov.lkAbout
Zoological Gardens, popularly known as the Zoo, is a beautifully landscaped 30 acres in which a rich collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fishes live in harmony with Nature. This zoo features animals from across Asia, as well as a nightly elephant circus. The total area of the collection centre was increased to 11 acres to hold the animals received. Subsequently the centre was taken over by the government in 1936.
