Zoological gardens, National parks to reopen

10 Jun, 2020

The zoological gardens and National parks in Sri Lanka will be re-opened, the Government said today.

Wildlife Minister S. M. Chandrasena said the zoological gardens and National parks, which were closed as a result of the coronavirus, will be reopened from the 15th of June.

Chandrasena said the zoological gardens and National parks will be reopened for local and foreign visitors. (Colombo Gazette)

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