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Elephant's Bath-time!

Elephant's Bath-time!, Pinnawala

 mightywease Says:  The elephants seemed to really enjoy themselves in the river, playing, rolling around, getting cleaned by their mahouts or – like a lot of people when in the tub – just enjoying the relaxation of having a good soak!It was really difficult but I resisted the temptation to... 

Elephant Photo Opportunity!

Elephant Photo Opportunity!, Pinnawala

 mightywease Says:  For a small fee you can have your picture taken with some of the elephants. Here is Steve getting to know one of the baby elephants. So cute but a bit too big to have as a pet! 

Elephant Feeding Time

Elephant Feeding Time, Pinnawala

 mightywease Says:  Waiting for food can be so frustrating! With three baby elephants to feed one or two always had to wait and did they let everyone know their displeasure! The keepers would come out, the elephants would all raise their trunks and open their mouths in anticipation and .. oh no... 

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 For a small fee you can have your picture taken with some of the elephants. Here is Steve getting to know one of the baby elephants. So cute but a bit too big... 

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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 There is something endlessly fascinating about elephants. Maybe it’s their sense of community, the way they react with each other, the protection the females give their young or maybe it’s just that... 

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The Elephant Orphanage

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pinnawala. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Pinnawala

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 The Orphanage provides a home for elephants ranging from babies to adults and is situated close to Maha oya on the way to Kandy. The elephants are free and are well taken care of by the efficient... 

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