Elephant Transit Home

Jono and Ben Raise a (Golden) Cuppa to Sri Lanka

Jono and Ben are no strangers to radio and television audiences in New Zealand. Having been in the entertainment industry since 2012, the duo is known for their witty humour, and currently co-host The...

The Last Two Giants of Sinharaja: A Commitment to Conservation

In the heart of Sri Lanka, the UNESCO biodiversity hotspot, the Sinharaja Forest Complex, was once home to a small group of elephants. Over time, for reasons still unclear—whether due to natural cause...

Uda Walawe ETH: A home away from home for baby jumbos

As the clock struck 10.15 am, groups of visitors had already taken their positions at  the pavilion. Filled with loud chatter and laughter, they were checking their watches in anticipation for th...

Ali Nena Mansala, a significant milestone in promoting conservation awareness

The recently-reopened Udawalawe Information Centre, now known as the Elephant Knowledge Walk at the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in UdaWalawe, stands as a treasure trove for enthusiasts keen on studyin...

Uda Walawe Information Centre now an Elephant Knowledge Walk

The Elephant Information Centre at Uda Walawe that has been transformed into the Elephant Knowledge Walk providing visitors with a more visually engaging and comprehensive experience was relaunched th...

Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home

From adopting two elephant calves named ‘Baby Dilmah’ and ‘Ted’, named after former New Zealand All Blacks rugby coach, Dilmah has been committed to elephant conservation since 2011. Alongside adoptin...