The Bio Park is created by the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation Authority for the purpose of Bio Diversity conservation and education. The park consists of a main island and several other small island all interconnected by a water ways. The islands contains a butterfly garden, a home garden of local produce as well other typical flora found in wetland habitats. During the morning hours many species of birds can be seen here. The Park is also home to reptiles such as garden lizards and both land and water monitor lizards. Mammals such as porcupines, Otters and fishing cats are present in the park, however they are mostly nocturnal.

Summary

Be picked up from your hotel in Colombo and visit Thalawathugoda Bio Park at 0630 in time to meet your guide as he takes you on a relaxing tour of one of Colombo’s most popular bio parks. Learn about the various endemic birds and wildlife that have made the surrounding are their home. The tour will be completed by 0930 and you will be dropped back at your hotel.