Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is one of Sri Lanka's premier wildlife destinations, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

WildLife Gallery

Elephant in Yala National Park
Scenic view of Yala
Leopard in the wild

Park Highlights

Leopard Population

Home to one of the highest densities of leopards in the world.

Diverse Ecosystems

Features a mix of forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Birdwatching Paradise

Over 200 bird species, including migratory birds, can be observed.

Location

Southeastern Sri Lanka

Area

Approximately 978.8 km²

Established

1938

Recent Sightings

Sri Lankan Leopard

Asian Elephant

Sloth Bear

Mugger Crocodile

Spot-billed Pelican

Painted Stork

Malabar Pied Hornbill

Black-necked Stork

Indian Peafowl

Eurasian Spoonbill

Grey Heron

Purple Heron

Jungle Cat

Golden Jackal

Indian Star Tortoise

Wild Boar

Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Barred Buttonquail

Asian Wooly-necked Stork

Lesser Adjutant

Black-headed Ibis

Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon

Crested Serpent-Eagle

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Grey-headed Fish-Eagle

Brown Fish-Owl

Jerdon’s Nightjar

Indian Nightjar

Crested Treeswift

Sri Lanka Swallow

Sirkeer Malkoha

Blue-faced Malkoha

Pied Cuckoo

Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Common Kingfisher

Asian Green Bee-eater

Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Indian Roller

Eurasian Hoopoe

Coppersmith Barbet

Brown-headed Barbet

Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Red-backed Flameback

Indian Pitta

Indian Robin

Sri Lanka Woodshrike

Small Minivet

White-tailed Iora

Brahminy Starling

Baya Weaver

Indian Siverbill

Jerdon’s Bushlark

Paddyfield Pipit

Spotted Deer

Wild Water Buffalo

Grey Langer

Sri Lankan Jackal

Ruddy Mongoose

Indian Hare

Sambar Deer

Land Monitor