Sea Lion Activities
Sea Lion performance has been one of the main attractions of Colombo zoo since its arrival here on May 2003, “Chakku” a baby Sea Lion came from Japan had adapted fast to the environment. Our staff trainer had trained this animal within three months of it's arrival.
Elephants of Sri Lanka
The short description about Elephants of Sri Lanka consists of general information, behavioral patterns and special features of Asian Elephants, and also some colorful pictures of Elephants. This booklet is valuable for those who are interest about Sri Lankan Elephants.
Endemic Fish of Sri lanka
The book on Endemic fish of Sri Lanka consists of General information of Endemic fishes, their features, and threats to Endemic Fishes, conservation of Endemic Fishes and colorful pictures of them. Only the Sinhala edition is available at present.
Botanical Garden
Colombo Zoo is famous for its huge tree cover and well landscaped garden. To provide more natural habitats some lawns of the Zoo have been converted into small forest patches which are rich in rare plants. Valuable medicinal plants are prominent among the trees in these patches.