Panthera pardus kotiya
Sri Lankan Leopard
The crown jewel of Yala. We track them daily.
The Residents
Wildlife of Yala.
Sri Lanka's most legendary park, and the wild family that lives in it.
The Wild
Who you might meet out there.
Yala holds the highest leopard density on earth. But the supporting cast is just as spectacular.
Elephas maximus maximus
Asian Elephant
Herds gathering at waterholes against golden grass.
Melursus ursinus
Sloth Bear
Shaggy, shy and elusive — a true rare encounter.
Rusa unicolor
Sambar Deer
Often seen grazing beside the park's quiet tanks.
Spilornis cheela
Crested Serpent Eagle
One of 200+ bird species we spot across the park.
Elephas maximus maximus
Wild Tusker
A rare sight — Yala's big tuskers in thick jungle.