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.
 
An eye-catching Indian willow trees properly maintained by the gardeners add a great view to garden.
The main lawn of the Zoo garden is a prominent feature of this institution.
 
 
 
Water cascading over stone ledges has created natural environment.
Large number of droplets of water heal the whole garden of the Zoo
 
 
 

Adjacent colors of the different intensities of the beautiful garden impress the visitors.
Zoo garden is rich with these wonderful trees enhancing the natural beauty.
 
 
 

The aquatic plant Nymphaea stellata grows in a corner of the pond, where the striking leaves contrast well with the short foliage that surrounded it.

Indicating beauty of the love shows Colombo zoo for the whole world.
 
 
 

The healing power of Aloe vera is amazing. The leaves are used in herbal medicine.
The curative value of ‘Aralu' Terminalia chebula is unbelievable and commonly used for eye diseases.
 
 
 

‘Nelli', Phyllanthus emblica is a useful tree can cure many of our common ailments and can be found in Colombo Zoo.
Many parts of the Bauhinia variegata also known as orchid flower plant has medicinal value.
 
 
 
 

Shoe flower, a common flower for the tropical garden makes the garden more natural for the visitors .

The beauty of these yellow flowers in pots unfolds in the sun-shine.

 
 
 

A striking climbing plant growing up on a Pergola provided blooms throughout much of the year.

These lovely Bougainvillea  add more beauty to the Zoo.
 
 
 
An arched cemented bridge is a classic way to cross an animal enclosure although there are plenty of equal attractive alternatives.
Plants soften the edge of the path
 
 
 
A natural effect is achieved by the timber to make a beautiful path way for the visitors.
A view from a higher position from the garden leads you to the reptilium.
 
 
 
 
Successfully grown shady plants in the nursery are sold for reasonable prices.
All the beautiful plants are properly kept at the ideal places.
 
 
 
Healthy thriving plants is reedy for sale.
Although it's maintained by the gardeners lush green plants grow freely showing it's nature.
 
 
 
Theses plants surely tell “we are
for you”.
These colorful leaves may show you the wealth of wonderful plants available at the nursery.
 
 
 
 
   
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