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Sri Lanka has a rich and exotic variety of wildlife and a long tradition
of conservation rooted in its 2,230 year old Buddhist civilization. The
following are the most important sanctuaries in terms of attractions,
accessibility and availability of facilities.
Animal Sanctuaries
The animals to be seen in Sri Lanka's national parks include elephant,
leopard, sloth bear, sambhur, deer and monkeys, wild buffalo, wild boar
(pig), porcupine, ant-eater, civet cat, jackal, mongoose, loris several
varieties of lizards, squirrels, reptiles and amphibians. Each park
however has its own specialties.
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