Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Time Table – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage follows a daily schedule that allows visitors to watch elephant feeding sessions and the famous river bathing experience. Planning your visit according to the timetable ensures you don’t miss the orphanage’s most popular activities.
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 Opening Hours
Daily Time Table
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Orphanage Opens |
| 9:15 AM | Baby Elephant Feeding |
| 10:00 AM | Elephants Walk to the River |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | River Bathing Session |
| 12:00 PM | Return to the Orphanage |
| 1:15 PM | Baby Elephant Feeding |
| 2:00 PM | Elephants Walk to the River |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Afternoon River Bathing Session |
| 4:00 PM | Return to the Orphanage |
| 5:00 PM | Baby Elephant Feeding |
| 5:30 PM | Orphanage Closes |
Best Time to Visit
For the best experience, arrive around 9:00 AM. This allows you to watch the morning feeding session and the river bathing session, which are the highlights of a visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Visitor Highlights
- Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed.
- See dozens of elephants bathing and playing in the Maha Oya River.
- Observe daily elephant care routines.
- Take memorable photographs of Sri Lanka’s largest elephant herd.
- Learn about elephant conservation and rehabilitation.
Recommended Visit Duration
Most visitors spend 2–4 hours at the orphanage, depending on how many feeding and bathing sessions they wish to see.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Opening Hours, 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.