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 this week by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Dilmah Tea and Dilmah Conservation.
Here, visitors can go on an informative journey, exploring elephant evolution, anatomy, ecology and cultural significance supported by statistics, images and info-graphics. A section also addresses the human-elephant conflict (HEC), aiming to change public perceptions and promote conservation.
The centre also features an anatomy laboratory for close-up specimen viewing and a children’s activity area for age-appropriate education and engagement.
The Elephant Information Centre is allied to the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Uda Walawa that has successfully rehabilitated 172 elephant calves since 1995, making it the world’s most successful rehabilitation centre for these calves.
Recognizing the importance of education to strengthen conservation and in support of ETH’s efforts, Dilmah established an information centre in 2016 to create awareness about elephants.
