Home for orphaned baby elephants

“If all that Sri Lanka has to offer, from the appealing city of Colombo to the ancient town of Galle, the Pinnawela orphanage, along the Maha Oya river enroute to the ancient royal residence of Kandy, stands out for its concept.
” - newindpress

Elephants desperately hunting for a job

“Sri Lankan mahouts do not normally ride their elephants, but walk beside them, so the animals are not used to being steered by someone sitting astride. At the fourth elephant polo festival in the historic town of Galle, this was cause for some confusion.” - IOL