The Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka wildlife department in a 25-acre coconut property near the Maha Oya river. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned elephants found in the jungle. As of 2008, there are about 84 elephants.

• The Elephant Orphanage located in Kegalle approx 2.5 hours distance from Colombo
• There are 84 elephants under caring of elephant orphanage
• This orphanage was established to give shelter to elephants who are displaced from their natural habitats
• Watch Pinnawala zoo which was opened for public on 17th April 2015