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Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation

Celebration of World Children`s Day and Elder`s Day – 01.10.2022

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Celebration of World Children`s Day and Elder`s Day – 01.10.2022

Celebration of World Children`s Day was held in Dehiwala National Zoo from 8.30a.m. – 5.00p.m. on 1st of October 2022 with the participation of the Secretary of the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation, Mrs. R.M.C.M. Herath and the staff of the ministry and also with more than seventy five thousand of children and adults. The highest income of Department of National Zoological Gardens so far was reported on this day. It was Rs.5,080,377.68 inclusive of ticket sales and other income.

Items held at the National Zoo

Special Sea lion Show
Find and Win (Identification of Fish species and Counting Fish)
Aping of animals and imitating animal ( Children / Elders)
Face Painting
Awareness Workshop ( Conducted by the officers of National Dangerous Drug Control Board ( NDDCB ) / Children`s Competitions
Instant identification contest
Awareness Program parade conducted by the Junior Young Zoologist`s Association