Ridiyagama Safari Park Ridiyagama Safari Park (Sinhala: රිදියගම සෆාරි උද්යානය) is a safari park in Ridiyagama in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. Maintained by the Department of National Zoological Gardens, it is the first safari-type park established in the country. History The construction of the park was started in December 2008 under the direction of the National Zoological Department. The first stage of the Safari was opened to the general public on 28 March 2016 (Annual Performance Report, 2021). The Park The park is 500 acres in extent and consists of 13 zones including the African lion zone (35 acres), the Asian elephant zone (54 acres), the Bengali tiger zone, the pet feeding zone, the bird park and the migratory bird care centre, the zone for herbivores (80 acres) and the animal conservation breeding centre. A mini-safari for small birds, small carnivores, primates and small herbivores and a butterfly garden has also been established. Around 22 species of animals including African lions, zebras, giraf…
