Amazing what they do for sea turtle conservation here! They're very knowledgeable and genuinely seem to care about the turtles. We fed them and released a bunch of 1 day old babies for a charge but it was absolutely worth it. They're a Lil pushy but you're not obligated to give anything above the entry fee (2000 lkr) plus it all goes to a really good cause.

Its a very good and happy experience. Nice creatures to see. The staff is supportive. You can watch turtles, learn about them, release small turtles to sea, have a boat ride for fishing, go for a snorkeling. All activities will be available on your request. The most valuable thing is it's just near Colombo.

Such a beautiful place. These people help turtles so they can return to their natural environment as soon as possible. You can see that they do it with love and that they really understand turtles. Our guide was amazing and knew all the details perfectly — it’s clear he truly loves what he does. The price was good, and all the food and care for the turtles is covered only by the entrance fee.

Amazing experience! We came from Colombo & really enjoyed getting to learn about the project. The girl who showed us around was so knowledgable & passionate! We were also lucky enough to go back later that evening to help release the newly hatched hatched baby turtles back into the sea! One of our top experiences in Sri Lanka

Very Nice Experience entry fee is just 500 LKR per Local. And they're around 10 Turtles varieties and there behavior pattern to explore . But We went evening Time and already dusky.

Well I didn’t like the place..😒 Pros: there are seaturtles..dot Cons: where to start. I wouldn’t say it’s a total rip off. But there hardly anything to see. When I called them in the morning on the day of our visit they said they have baby turtles. So I took my children but then they say it’s only during season. Anyway they’re is no proper parking. And the food they offer was horrible.

Enjoyed visiting this conservation station & learning about their work & turtle preservation. Nice people - even had a fresh coconut.

⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) I recently visited the Dehiwala Zoological Garden 🐾 after many years - last time I went was during a school trip 🚌 in my childhood. I was super excited to see all the animals again 🐘🦒🐅🦓, but honestly, it felt like there were fewer animals than before 😕. Many of them were alone 🦁🐻, which was a bit sad because they looked lonely 💔. The butterfly park 🦋 was sealed off - they say it’s for conservation, but there were no butterflies inside at all 😅. It would actually be nicer if they left it open so butterflies could come in naturally 🌸🦋🤣. There was a man-made waterfall 💦 which looked really nice from far, but the water smelled so bad 🤢💀. The aquarium 🐠🐡 was okay, but honestly, I’ve seen more fish at Diyatha Uyana 🤣🐟. The seal show 🦭 wasn’t happening that day (I went on Sunday, 12/10/2025), and the snake photo spot 🐍📸 was also closed. On the bright side ✨, I did get to see a rare black jaguar 🐆, a Bengal tiger 🐯, an anaconda 🐍, and a few other reptiles 🐢🦎. Most of the other animals were just sleeping though 😴. Overall, it was a nostalgic visit 🥹, but the zoo really needs some updates and better care for the animals 🙏❤️.

Sri Lanka’s National Zoo is truly a gem for visitors of all ages. On my recent visit, I was impressed by the significant improvements and the way the zoo is being cared for. The animals looked healthy and active, which makes the experience much more enjoyable. The lions, elephants, and hippos were especially captivating to watch. It’s a perfect destination for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to spend a fun and educational day. A visit here gives you a chance to connect with wildlife while seeing the dedication put into maintaining this special place.

Today I visited the Dehiwala Zoo with my family, and it was a wonderful experience filled with learning, nature, and excitement. The zoo has a wide variety of animals—from majestic lions and tigers to playful monkeys, colourful birds, and beautiful aquatic species. It’s a great place for both children and adults to explore and enjoy. The environment is calm and green, with well-maintained pathways that make it easy to walk around. The animal enclosures are spacious and clean, and the staff seem dedicated to taking good care of the animals. The highlight of the visit was the elephant show and the sea lion show, which were entertaining and educational. There are plenty of resting spots, snack areas, and information boards that make the experience comfortable and informative. It’s a perfect family outing for anyone looking to spend a relaxing and meaningful day close to nature. Overall, the Dehiwala Zoo is still one of the best places in Colombo for kids and families to learn about wildlife and enjoy a peaceful outdoor experience. Highly recommended for a family day out! 🐅🦜🐘🌿

It's a one and only national zoo in Sri Lanka. In my recent visit I noticed that many improvements there and the place is maintaining well. Not like earlier its good to see some healthy animals. Specially the lions, elephants and hippos. Good place in srilanka to visit.

Dehiwala Zoo is definitely worth a visit, especially if you're in or near Colombo and want a family-friendly outing or a relaxing walk combined with wildlife. It offers good educational value, and the variety of animals is impressive given its size. However, manage your expectations: it's not a world-class safari or a top-tier international zoological park by modern standards. Some parts feel dated, and there are genuine concerns about animal well-being in certain enclosures.

I visited the Dehiwala Zoo recently, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. The place had a very strong smell and was quite dirty in many areas. The environment did not feel well-maintained, and many of the animals did not look healthy or active. It was sad to see their condition. The zoo really needs better management and care to ensure a clean and comfortable space for both the animals and visitors. At the moment, it is not a pleasant place to visit.

The place feels poorly managed and maintained. Most of the infrastructure looks old and worn out, and many cages are either empty or not properly looked after. The tank glasses are dirty, and the painted walls are faded and in need of a refresh. This could be a great attraction if it were renovated, as there’s a lot of potential to draw more visitors. Another issue is parking, there’s no proper parking facility available, so visitors have to park along the roadside, which is very inconvenient. Overall, it really needs some care and improvement.

Extremely peaceful! Loved it. I got to see Arti at 5:45pm

Divine place to worship. Every sundays you can get free lunch packets after 12pm poojaa

Very nice place.Here one can see Give faced Lord Hanuman. A very famous Hindu temple in Sri Lanka

Very amazing environment for devotional prayer. Gives the vibes of relief to mind and gine relief feel from stress and gives good happy vibes and give mysteries guidance for our life.

Beautiful, extremely peaceful ,divine experience 🙏🙏🙏🙏and pandit ji and devi ma over there very cooperative and explained everything about mandir very nicely and with smile Thank u devi ma 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Very cool place I can't explain & visit and get into ALL THE BEST

My favorite place to go for self healing

Wide variety of ornamental fish , aquatic plants and aquarium accessories are available here. Adequate parking available. Specially acknowledge the friendly and efficient services of staff .

i cant get my self to understand why i have to pay 4x the price of something that is so common, easy to breed, and maintain like cherry shrimp. what's wrong with competitive pricing?, wouldnt that bring more business?

Place is well maintained and quality of items and livestock is rly good as well! You can get a variety of both freshwater and marine items and fish however, slightly overpriced (bettas, bucephalandras other various items etc) but overall well recommended

One stop shop for all your aquarium needs. Premium but good quality. Supportive and helpful staff. Been buying from here since 2022, from small (aquascape) tanks to large Arowana tanks & related equipment!

Very nice place to visit... Many kinds of rare fish species and other Aquatic animal like shrimps, snails and crabs... All kinds of fish foods, aquascaping materials like rocks and drift wood and many kinds of aquatic plants... High quality Aquarium filters and other electronic devices... Good service and affordable price...

Great collection and competitive prices. I got my rainbow fishes from here

One of the best place for buy rare fresh water fish varieties and plants..also available to sell sea water fish types and items..shop is very nice and neat..price bit expensive.