Dehiwala Zoo (United States)
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Dehiwala Zoo - United States
Dehiwala Zoo (also called Colombo Zoo or National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka) is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.Visions for the zoo include, "To create one of the world’s outstanding zoological institutions, that is a centre of the excellence for conservation, research and education" and mission is "Resourceful conservation of animals by means of a learning, achieved through the exhibition of species which were adopted with loving care". The zoo has 3000 animals and 350 species as of 2005. The annual revenue is 40 million rupees.Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka exchange its residents with other zoological gardens . The animal breeding program conducted by the zoo is compelling for this kind of activity.
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Location: Dehiwala, Colombo
Official site: http://www.colombozoo.gov.lk
Subscription: World AZA (WAZA)
Size: 10.1 ha (0.10 km²)
Visitors per year: ~1 500 000 (2008)
Main events: Mammals, Reptiles, Aquatic animals, Birds
Animals: 3 000 (2005)
Species: 350 (2005)
Opened: 1936
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Set in a prime location of Colombo, Concord Grand Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a greaRead moret time. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Concord Grand Hotel. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and convenient amenities like satellite/cable TV, internet access – wireless (charges apply), desk, daily newspaper, television. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as garden. Concord Grand Hotel combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Colombo unforgettable.Hide
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Mount Lavinia, Lavinia Villa promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Facilities like car park,Read more 24hr room service, tours, family room, coffee shop are readily available for you to enjoy. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and convenient amenities like internet access – wireless (complimentary), ironing board, shower, complimentary bottled water, desk. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Lavinia Villa combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Colombo unforgettable.Hide
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Dehiwala Zoo - United States
Dehiwala Zoo (also called Colombo Zoo or National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka) is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.Visions for the zoo include, "To create one of the world’s outstanding zoological institutions, that is a centre of the excellence for conservation, research and education" and mission is "Resourceful conservation of animals by means of a learning, achieved through the exhibition of species which were adopted with loving care". The zoo has 3000 animals and 350 species as of 2005. The annual revenue is 40 million rupees.Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka exchange its residents with other zoological gardens . The animal breeding program conducted by the zoo is compelling for this kind of activity.
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