The Zoological gardens, botanical gardens and national parks under the purview of the Wildlife Department are to be closed for the next two weeks.
Accordingly, the Dehiwala National Zoo, Pinnawala Elephant orphanage, Pinnawala zoo and
Ridyagama Safari Park under the Department of National Zoological Gardens will remain closed from March 15th.
The Department of Government Information announced that this measure will be in effect from tomorrow (15) to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
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