Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Yala National Park
Southern & Uva Provinces
Sri Lanka's most visited national park: dry scrub, rock outcrops, lagoons and beaches in the south-east. Block 1 has one of the highest densities of leopards anywhere, alongside elephants, sloth bears and mugger crocodiles. The park usually closes for part of the dry season, around September to mid-October — check before you book.
Highlights
- Leopards, especially in Block 1
- Sloth bears when palu trees fruit (roughly June–July)
- Waterholes with elephants, crocodiles and waterbirds
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Yala National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Yala National Park include Leopard, Sloth Bear, Asian Elephant, Mugger Crocodile, Chital, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Peafowl and Sri Lanka Junglefowl. Highlights: Leopards, especially in Block 1.
- Where is Yala National Park?
- Yala National Park is in Southern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka (about 6.37°, 81.52°).
- What are the highlights of Yala National Park?
- Leopards, especially in Block 1, Sloth bears when palu trees fruit (roughly June–July) and Waterholes with elephants, crocodiles and waterbirds.
- Are there trip reports for Yala National Park?
- Yes: Sri Lanka in March 2011: blue whale, leopard and elephant from Wilpattu to Mirissa.