22/03/2026
The Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home is one of Sri Lanka’s most special wildlife conservation centers, located near Udawalawe National Park. It focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned baby elephants and releasing them back into the wild.
🌿 What makes it special
Established in 1995 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation �
Wikipedia
A rehabilitation center, not a zoo or tourist show
Elephants are not chained and human contact is kept minimal �
Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka
Over 100 elephants have been released back into the wild �
Lonely Planet
👉 This makes it one of the most ethical elephant experiences in Sri Lanka.
🍼 Feeding Times (Best time to visit)
Visitors can only see elephants during milk feeding:
10:30 AM
2:30 PM
6:00 PM �
Udawalawe Safari Trails
⏰ Tip: Arrive 20–30 minutes early to get a good viewing spot
