About Yala National Park
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's most visited and second largest national park, sprawling across nearly 979 square kilometers of scrubland, forests, grasslands, and lagoons along the southeastern coast. The park holds the distinction of having one of the highest leopard densities in the world, making it one of the best places on Earth to spot these elusive big cats. Beyond leopards, Yala is home to Sri Lankan elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, crocodiles, water buffalo, and over 215 bird species. The park's diverse ecosystems, from dense jungle to coastal wetlands, create a wildlife experience that rivals the best in Africa.
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