Millennium Elephant Foundation

Millennium Elephant Foundation Responsible tourism, Home of the Elephant Walk Experience and Volunteer Program. Dedicated to improving the welfare of domesticated Elephants

Millennium Elephant Foundation Randeniya, Hiriwadunna, Kegalle, Sri Lanka

Email: [email protected]

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🐘 Colonial House Program – An Exclusive Elephant ExperienceSpend a memorable night in our charming onsite Colonial House...
21/05/2026

🐘 Colonial House Program – An Exclusive Elephant Experience

Spend a memorable night in our charming onsite Colonial House and immerse yourself in the daily life of our gentle giants. From feeding and bathing to an unforgettable early morning jungle stroll alongside an elephant, this exclusive experience is designed for guests who wish to truly get to know our elephants in a peaceful and meaningful way.

✨ What’s Included in the Package?

🕑 Check-In: 2:00 PM
🕙 Check-Out: 10:00 AM

🍽️ Meals Included
• Lunch on arrival day
• Dinner
• Breakfast

🏡 Comfortable Accommodation
• Cozy, fully air-conditioned room
• Attached private bathroom

🐘 Exclusive Elephant Experiences
• Guided museum tour
• Feed an elephant
• Elephant bathing experience
• Early morning jungle stroll with an elephant outside the foundation

🌿 Create unforgettable memories while learning, connecting, and spending quality time with these magnificent gentle giants.

Limited availability for a personalized experience. Advance booking recommended.

What does it feel like to walk alongside an elephant in the wild? ✨Ask this little adventurer — she'll tell you it's the...
17/05/2026

What does it feel like to walk alongside an elephant in the wild? ✨
Ask this little adventurer — she'll tell you it's the best day of her life.

At Millennium Elephant Foundation, we offer more than just a visit. Our Elephant Walk Experience is a genuine connection with nature — guided, ethical, and unforgettable.

🐘 Hand-feed your elephant with a fruit basket
🌿 30-minute walk in a lush natural setting
🏞️ Bathe your elephant in the river
🚿 Watch the elephant taking a shower
🏛️ Guided museum tour included

Every ticket directly funds the care of our resident elephants. Come meet them. 💚

📍 Kegalle, Sri Lanka | Open daily
🔗 millenniumelephantfoundation.com

08/05/2026

Millennium Elephant Foundation 🐘♥️

Behind every happy elephant… there’s a giant deworming tablet and a team praying they actually swallow it 😂🐘💊Regular dew...
07/05/2026

Behind every happy elephant… there’s a giant deworming tablet and a team praying they actually swallow it 😂🐘💊

Regular deworming is a huge part of elephant healthcare. It helps protect them from internal parasites that can cause weight loss, weakness, poor digestion, dull skin, and serious health complications. Healthy tummy = healthy elephant ❤️

01/05/2026

From leading the New Zealand National Rugby union team to meeting our elephants — what a day!
Grateful to host Kieran Read 🏈at Millennium Elephant Foundation. 🐘✨

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year! 🐘✨Wishing you a joyful year filled with happiness and the blessings of our elephants.
14/04/2026

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year! 🐘✨
Wishing you a joyful year filled with happiness and the blessings of our elephants.

13/04/2026

Not every birthday is celebrated this way…
Surrounded by people who admire her and elephants who love her. 🐘🎂
Happy Birthday to the heart behind Millennium Elephant Foundation, Mrs. Carminie Samarasinghe.

07/04/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE – ELEPHANT ANKLE RESTRAINTS 🚨

At Millennium Elephant Foundation, we are proud to be the FIRST organization in Sri Lanka to introduce humane ankle restraints as a safer alternative to traditional chains.

This initiative was created with one goal in mind:
🐘 To improve the welfare of captive elephants
👨‍🌾 To ensure the safety of mahouts, staff, and the public

Over the years, we have carefully developed and tested these restraints to ensure they are strong, reliable, and safe. We have also distributed many of these ankle restraints FREE OF CHARGE to elephant owners across Sri Lanka as part of our commitment to animal welfare.

⚠️ HOWEVER – we are now seeing low-quality, imitation restraints being sold in the market at high prices.

These FAKE restraints are extremely dangerous.

❌ They are not properly tested
❌ They can break under pressure
❌ They put both elephants and humans at serious risk

A broken restraint on an elephant is not a small issue ,it can lead to uncontrollable situations, injuries, and major damage.

We strongly urge all elephant owners and caretakers:

👉 Do NOT purchase or use unverified, imitation restraints
👉 Always ensure your equipment is safe, tested, and responsibly sourced

At MEF, we stand by our responsibility to lead with safe, humane, and ethical practices. This is not just about innovation, it is about protecting lives.

If you need guidance or support regarding proper ankle restraints, feel free to reach out to us directly.

Let’s work together to protect our elephants the right way. 🐘💚

Address

Kegalle

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+94771141189

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