eleblog

“Sri Lanka has been rescuing orphaned baby elephants for more than 35 years with state help, and the transit home is part of a drive to save the island’s endangered elephant species.” - AFP

“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

“The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage was started in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife on a 25-acre coconut property on the Ma Oya river, with three baby elephants found abandoned in the forest, is today the home to nearly 73 elephants.” - Gulf Times