Situated in the North Central province closer to the ancient cities especially Polonnaruwa at Wasgamuwa wild elephants could be easily sighted. It is also rich in other large mammals, The size of the park is 37062 ha enclosed by River Mahaweli & River Amban, northeastern edge of the hill country elevation 76m to 500m. The best time to visit is June to September (dry season in the dry zone) when the mammals & birds roam around the tank. Herds of elephants up to 150, leopards, fishing cats, sambar deer, the endangered rusty spotted cat, sloth bear (23 species) Birds: 143 species.
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