Sri Lanka Elephant Orphanage, a healing journey of close contact with Asian elephants

📍Attraction address: Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala, Rambukkana. It is about 85 kilometers from Colombo and the drive takes about 3 hours. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: You can drive by yourself or join a tour group It takes about 2.5 hours to take the train from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Rambukkana Station, and then take a tuk-tuk for 10 minutes to arrive. It is recommended to join a one-day tour with a group, which saves time and effort, and you will also visit attractions such as Kandy and Sigiriya Rock along the way. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One] Watch the elephants bathing: Every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00, the elephants will line up to cross the road to play and bathe in the MaOya River. The splashing scene is really super healing. [Yeah] It is recommended to occupy a riverside viewing spot in advance, or choose a riverside restaurant to eat and watch. [Two] Feeding the baby elephants: At around 9 am and 1 pm, you can buy milk and feed the baby elephants yourself. Please note that it is forbidden to feed bananas to the baby elephants. [Three] Elephant Dung Paper Workshop: Visit the environmentally friendly paper made from elephant dung, and buy souvenirs such as notebooks and greeting cards. It is environmentally friendly and interesting, and is a national gift [Facepalm]. [Four] Explore the main park: Observe the daily life of elephants, watch them carry wood, interact with keepers, and the natural harmony between humans and elephants. 🎟️Ticket information: Foreign adults 15 US dollars, children 7.5 US dollars, including the main park + riverside viewing, close-up photos require additional fees. Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 every day, it is recommended to visit for 2-3 hours. 💗Other tips: The best viewing point is at the riverside observation deck or on the second floor of the riverside restaurant, where the view is wide and unobstructed. You may be asked for a tip after taking a photo with the elephants, so prepare change in advance or politely refuse.