“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

“Every day a herd of elephants visits the Maha Oya river to dip their trunks in the water or have their backs scrubbed clean by one of their carers at the Pinnawela elephant orphanage.” - People’s Daily Online