Rescued Elephants Sanctuary
World-renowned orphanage between Colombo and Kandy. Houses 84+ rescued elephants on 25 acres. Visitors observe bathing, feeding, and care routines.
What to Experience
- Elephant Bathing: 10:00am and 2:00pm in river – incredible sight
- Feeding Sessions: Observe giants eating huge quantities
- Baby Elephants: Orphaned calves being hand-reared
- Mahout Rides: Optional (controversial – check ethics)
- Breeding Program: Learn about conservation efforts
Visiting Tips
- Best Times: 10-11am or 1:30-3pm (bathing times)
- Entry: $15-20
- Photo Ops: Incredible photography opportunities
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Guide: Highly recommended
Ethics Note
- Organization has some criticism regarding conditions
- Research beforehand if this concerns you
- Supports genuine orphaned/injured elephant rescue