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Eco-tourism saves Sri Lanka’s elephants

“Eco-tourism in Sri Lanka is thriving according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) as is evident from a series of sustainable tourism projects in the island nation. A case in point is Sri Lanka’s elephant orphanage at Pinnawela which is breeding elephants in captivity in a sprawling 25-acre coconut plantation.” - ArabianBusiness.com

Tags: Asia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Tourism

Posted on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 at 8:53 am

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