Pinnawala, a village in Sri Lanka, is renowned for its Elephant Orphanage, founded in 1975 to care for orphaned and injured Asian elephants. This sanctuary, home to the world’s largest herd of captive elephants, attracts tourists who can observe feeding times and see elephants bathe in a nearby river, promoting elephant conservation while appreciating these majestic animals in a managed setting. 40 kilometers distance from Colombo.