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- Destinations
- Asia
- Sri Lanka
- Colombo
- Zoological Gardens
Zoological Gardens
Colombo's zoo has a fine collection of animals, birds, reptiles
and fish from all over the world, but in particular showcases the
fauna of the island. The complex includes an aquarium, which is the
only one of its kind in Asia displaying more than 500 varieties of
aquatic life. There is also a walk-through aviary, reptile
enclosure and butterfly park. One of the most popular attractions
at the zoo is the daily elephant show, which takes place at
5.15pm.
Information & Facts
Address
In Dehiwala, south of the city
Admission
Rs. 2, 000 (adults), Rs. 1, 000 (children)
Language
Most people speak Sinhala, which is the national and
official language. Tamil is also spoken, and English is spoken at
most tourist establishments.
Money
The unit of currency is the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and
travellers cheques in US Dollars are recommended. ATMs are becoming
more common, but outside the main cities they are unlikely to
accept international cards. Credit cards should be used with
caution due to the potential for fraud. Foreign currency can be
exchanged at bureaux de change, banks and hotels, but exchanging
cash is more expensive than exchanging travellers cheques. Banks
are closed on Sundays.
Opening Times
Time