Sri Lanka’s first ever Crocodile Park in Matara
Minister Dallas Alahapperuma said the main objective of this measure is to prevent deaths being caused by crocodiles in the surrounding areas of Nilwala Ganga. Every year several persons become victims of these crocodiles as many people in the rural areas on the banks of the Nilwala Ganga are using the river for bathing and to get their water requirements.
A special discussion in this regard was held at the Matara District Secretariat, Monday. The Minister pointed out that this initiative will also be useful for the promotion of the tourism industry. A number of government officials including District Secretariat of Matara K. Athukorala were also present at this occasion (niz)
Source: Government News Portal

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How do you compare the contributions of crocodiles and antiques lost in museum to tourism ?
We can even bring crocodiles from any country. Also they are living in Yala and other places.
Great thanks for Hon.Mr.N.K.Illangakoon for deciding a one million reward for clear information. Sir , you are a real patriotic person.
Brunt politicians are still dormant. Wimal Weerawansa , where is your brave voice now ? Speak for antiques lost in museum ! Make Sri Lankans and our nation aware on this issue.
Loosing our national pride, antiques is a serous problem than Geneva issue.
Ask from famous, well known young minister….he might know whereabouts…..
Crocodiles bussiness must start Sri lanka.Really east aasian peoples like to eat crocodiles meats like china,japan, philipaines jne…this really good oportunity for srilanka.Also i like to say dogs,our country much streets dogs are availables those are too exports.From these animal exports we get much foreign incomes our country.
We need to put all our government ministers inside crocodile den. whoever makes it let them rule.