Dehiwala Zoo
Our check
What we established Dehiwala Zoo: the official site is nationalzoo.gov.lk. Its tickets are sold on tickets.nationalzoo.gov.lk, part of the same site. Added to our site on .
What our tests checked We last tested the ticket link on : it answered over a secure connection and the page it opens offers tickets. That shows the link works; on its own, it does not prove who runs the site. We last read nationalzoo.gov.lk for this page on .
Ticket prices Local Children (Under 12) · Rs. 118.00 · Local Adults (Over 12) · Rs. 295.00 · School Children (Group of 20+) · Rs. 59.00 · Foreign Children · USD 8.85 · Foreign Adults · USD 17.70 · Foreign Children (SAARC) · USD 5.90 · Foreign Adults (SAARC) · USD 11.80 · All payments must be made in Sri Lankan Rupees. … Special encounter of Elephant Friends - 10.00 a.m. Rs.7080/-
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Dehiwala Zoo: address
Dehiwala Zoo Address 120 Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Sri LankaOpen in Google Maps →✓ nationalzoo.gov.lk/contact-us · 2026-10-31Dehiwala Zoo: opening hours
Dehiwala Zoo Mon–Sun: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM✓ nationalzoo.gov.lk/dehiwala-zoo · 2026-10-31Dehiwala Zoo: what should I know before visiting?
Bringing plastic and polythene to the Zoo is strictly prohibited. Please discard your trash to the proper bins. … Smoking, Alcoholic beverages and any type of narcotics are prohibited in the Zoo premises. … You can feed animals with our animal interaction program. No other feeding is allowed.✓ nationalzoo.gov.lk/dehiwala-zoo · 2026-10-31Dehiwala Zoo: are dogs allowed?
Do not bring any kind of pet animal to the zoo premises.✓ nationalzoo.gov.lk/dehiwala-zoo · 2026-10-31Home to a remarkable collection of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic species, Dehiwala Zoo provides visitors with an engaging journey through diverse animal habitats. The zoo is especially known for its conservation breeding programs, educational activities, and close-up learning experiences that inspire visitors of all ages to appreciate the importance of protecting wildlife and natural ecosystems.