Ridiyagama Safari Park
This entity was built on a 500-acre land upon the most modern concept of a zoo - the Safaris. The first stage of the Safari was opened to the general public on the 28th of March 2016. Development has been carried out in an area of 250 acres approximately with the lion zone, world herbivore zone and the Asian elephant zone as the first Stage. Furthermore, the Bengal tiger zone has been opened to the visitors and the Sri Lankan leopard zone, Australian zone and Cheetah zone is underway with construction.
Also, a mini-Safari is being built in a land of 35 acres with accommodations for small birds, small carnivores, primates, small herbivorous, and a butterfly garden. Further, a herpatarium of 10 acres and 10 acres for a threatened species breeding conservation center is proposed.
The main objective of this project is foremost to give the unique safari experience first time in Sri Lanka and creating an unforgettable event. The safari premises as an ex-situ conservation center will also ensure the continued survival of species through conservation of threatened species, breeding and conservation education. As a one-of-a-kind venture, it is expected to increase avenues for eco-tourism and through it the economic development of the country.
