✅Ridiyagamma Safari (1 hour)
In Ridiyagamma, in 1 hour you will have time to see lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, camels, antelopes, bulls, Indian and African buffalos, as well as large birds such as ostriches! And all this up close from an air-conditioned bus or jeep

Ridiyagama Safari Park is a 500-acre safari park and zoo in the Ridiyagama area of Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. The park was opened to the public on 28 May 2016. Although the park reservation is 500 acres in size, only about 200 acres are currently being developed and are being gradually enlarged. The plan has envisaged nine zones for separate wildlife, and at present four zones are operational

The park was developed to give the freedom of movement to animals as much as possible and the visitors to be caged. The 80-acre mammal zone comprises a large variety of grazers and some flightless birds from the Americas, Africa, and Asian countries. These include rare mammals such as Cape buffaloes, zebras, camels, antelopes, guanacos, and ostriches.

The elephant zone is 54 acres in size. There are a number of small elephant groups as well as an African elephant with a pair of majestic tusks roaming the ground. This African elephant has been moved to this park from the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

There are six Balali tigers in the 5-acre Bengal Tiger Zone. All are quite used to humans and walk up to vehicles without fear. Next is the Lion Zone. There are 14 lions in this zone. Seven lions were initially brought from various countries at the initiation of the park. The balance of 7 have been born in the park itself, and another male lion born at the site has been donated to the Ambepussa Sinha Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army as their mascot.

✅ The largest bird park in Asia

Asia’s largest Birds Park in Hambantota, Sri lanka

Hambantota Birds Park is located around 16 km from Hambantota town in Nagarawewa. This bird park expands on a huge landscape of 35 acres. It dedicates to bird lovers and bird enthusiasts who study ornithology. This Birds Park is home to both endemic and exotic birds with over 180 varieties and around 3200 birds. It is the best opportunity in Sri Lanka to meet and interacts with beautiful feathered friends.

The park has a lot of colorful birds, tours take about 1.5 hours. Among the exotic and rare species, the most prominent are the birds bought from Amazon rain forests. As well as, there are several species of colorful Macaws and they will easily steal your heart with their attractive appearance. Cockatoos, Peacocks, Ducks, Love Birds, Parrots, and many more lovely birds are living here. If you are a bird lover, remember not to miss Hambantota Birds Park, while touring the city.