🌍 Hurulu Eco Park
Hurulu Eco Park is a popular wildlife destination in Sri Lanka, located in the North Central Province near Habarana. It is part of the Hurulu Forest Reserve, a designated biosphere reserve that is a crucial habitat for the Sri Lankan elephant. The park offers jeep safaris, which are the main activity for visitors.🌿 Wildlife and Biodiversity
The park is well-known for its elephant sightings, especially during the dry season when large herds migrate between nearby national parks like Minneriya and Kaudulla. Beyond elephants, you can also spot a diverse range of other animals, including:🦓 Mammals
- Deer (Sambar and Spotted)
- Wild Boar
- Wild Buffalo
- Gray Langur Monkeys
- Toque Macaques
- Jackals
- Mongoose
- Porcupines
🐦 Birds
- Peacocks (Indian Peafowl)
- Sri Lanka Junglefowl
- Eagles, Hawks, Owls
- Kingfishers
- Various Waterfowl
🐍 Other Animals
- Monitor Lizards
- Snakes
- Crocodiles
- Butterflies and Dragonflies
- Leopards (rarely seen)
- Rusty-spotted Cats
🚙 Safari Information
- Activities: Jeep safaris (morning and evening are best)
- Timings: Morning safaris start around 6:00–7:00 AM; evening safaris around 1:00–2:00 PM
- Tour Duration: About 3–4 hours
