Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Feeding Times are 9.15AM, 1.15PM, 5.00PM, One of the most popular attractions at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is watching the baby elephants being bottle-fed. Visitors can see young elephants receive milk while learning about the orphanage’s elephant conservation efforts.
There are many places to see elephants in Sri Lanka. Most famous places are Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Udawalawa Elephants Transit Home, Minneriya Safari, Udawalawe Safari, Yala Safari
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Feeding Time
Arrive at least 30 minutes before feeding time to secure a good viewing spot and take photographs. The morning feeding session is usually less crowded and offers cooler weather conditions.
Daily Feeding Times
Baby Elephant Milk Feeding
5:00 PM
9:15 AM
1:15 PM
What to Expect
During feeding time, visitors can watch baby elephants eagerly drink milk from large bottles under the care of experienced mahouts. This unique experience provides excellent opportunities for photography and learning about elephant rehabilitation and care in Sri Lanka.
Visitor Tips
- Purchase tickets before the feeding session begins.
- Bring a camera with a zoom lens for close-up photos.
- Follow staff instructions and stay behind safety barriers.
- Combine your visit with the famous elephant river bathing session for the best experience.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Feeding Time, Entrance Fee & Packages
Day Tour Price to Pinnawala
- Day Tour & Transport Cost for Pinnawala:
From Colombo – Start from 25 USD PP (Pax 1 to 8)
From Kandy – Start from 15 USD PP (Pax 1 to 8)
Private tour in an A/C car or van with an English speaking chauffeur-guide
Vehicle Options:
Car (up to 2 persons): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar
Van (3 to 8 persons): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar - Included – Entrance Tickets, Refreshment, Transport
- Entrance ticket fee for Pinnawala Elephnat Orphanage & Transport – US$ 65 / EUR 62 / GBP 58) per foreign adult and US$ 33 / EUR 31 / GBP 29 per foreign child of age 03 – 12 years are applicable.