Gal Oya National Park is one of the national parks preserving the identity of nature in its natural ways. The undisturbed environment of the park will allow you to enjoy nature at its best while the flora and fauna of the Gal Oya National Park will undoubtedly give you an authentic wildlife experience. A safari through the national park will allow you to witness a diverse range of wild animals and birds.
Some of these animals that you will be able to witness at the park are Common Langur, Endemic Toque Macaque, Leopard Sloth Bear, Elephant, Wild Boar, Deer and Water Buffalo. Other than the mammals, the birds that are seen abundantly at the park are the Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican, Red-faced Malkoha, Indian Cormorant, Oriental Darter and Grey Heron. In total, according to official reports, there are 32 different species of mammals and 150 species of birds recorded at the Gal Oya National Park.
At the same time, a boat safari through the tanks in the park allows you to see all these wildlife activities from a different perspective. An exclusive opportunity for those who take this boat safari is being able to visit the Bird Island (Kurulu Dupatha) where most of the birds at the national park can be spotted. An enjoyable ride, as you calmly soar through the breeze of the tanks while observing the surrounding wildlife. This safari is a must do in a visit to Gal Oya as it will undoubtedly leave you with some of the greatest memories to take back home.
