Millennium Elephant Foundation, Kegalle

#1 among attractions in Kegalle

Top attraction, Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

Millennium Elephant Foundation is an organization and charity set up to rescue and care for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. The foundation is situated on a 15-acre estate by the name of Samaragiri, which is located 10 km northwest of Kegalle, within the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. As of 2019 there are 10 elephants that either permanently or temporarily reside at the sanctuary. These elephants are taken care of by 13 local mahouts and a number of foreign volunteers. ()

Opened: 1999 (25 years ago)Animals: 9Species: 1Elevation: 325 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 7°16'30"N, 80°22'60"E

Address

Kegalle Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 76 900 8388

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Millennium Elephant Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara, Pinnawala Open Zoo, Alagalla Mountain Range.

1.8 miN
Zoo
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
46 min walk • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka.
5.2 miE
Temple
Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara
132 min walk • Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple situated in Mawanella, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. It is lies on the Colombo – Kandy main road, approximately 1 km away from the Mawanella town.
1.8 miN
Zoo
Pinnawala Open Zoo
46 min walk • Pinnawala Open Zoo is a zoological garden in Pinnawala, Sri Lanka, which is situated closer to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The zoo was opened for public on 17 April 2015. This is the first open-air zoo in Sri Lanka and second zoo in Sri Lanka after Dehiwala zoo.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Alagalla Mountain Range
117 min walk • Alagalla Mountain Range is situated at the boundaries of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces in Sri Lanka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Millennium Elephant Foundation open?

Millennium Elephant Foundation is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm