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Zoological Gardens

Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha | Dehiwala, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ranked #12 of 19 attractions in Colombo
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Castles
Description: This zoo features animals from across Asia, as well as a nightly elephant circus.
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Colombo
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

leopard and sloth bear sightings are rear and at some point you get bored with what's out there. Also the way trackers and truck drivers provike the animals by getting too close should really be stopped and not encouraged by visitors. The parks are littered too and something should be done about keeping the wild wild and not a dumping... More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

As Zoos go, ours is not World class but the Elephant performance is hard to beat and a must see More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

In Colombo with Kids, this is a place they will not get bored. Full of people during weekends. More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

The best area is the open area where inmates are not caged. don't forget to go evening to watch the elephants dance. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Very old zoo; if you are animal lover, then it may be distressing. They do their best, but it really needs some major works done to it to bring it up to world standards for the animals. The elephant show was the highlight and enjoyed the experience even though there was not many foreigners in the zoo. More

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Chennai, India
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

There are some rare animals. However, the space for animals seemed inadequate. We went on a holiday and it was full of people. More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Big zoo with a lot of animals there. However it seems like they are going through renovation process so seems a bit like a construction site when you are walking there. Also the recommended path along the zoo seems a bit complicated, but we are a bit topography-challenged. Otherwise pretty good. More

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lagos
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

A really nice time was spent here considering i have 2 teenagers....Entrance fee is nominal and a fee for a camera as well ..Video cams not allowed inside. superb variety. Very unique birds and nocturnal animals . A large area to cover..needs about 2hrs. A little crowded though..esp.the beautiful big leopards, panthers and some lions..felt sad..Dissapointed that there was no... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

If you hv botanical interests do land here for say 30 minutes and not more! Guide will do all to goad into buying spices! Advise please do not offer more than 25 per of total value and stick to it!99per u will win! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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