The oldest golf club in Sri Lanka is called the Royal Colombo Golf Club. It was founded in 1880 and is situated at The Ridgeway Links, also called the Anderson Golf Course, in the capital city of Colombo. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland has connections with this place, as does the Sri Lanka Golf Union, which is the body that oversees golf in Sri Lanka. Its length is 6560 Yards (6000m). It radiates sporting prestige and historical charm. With its lush, green course, it offers players of all skill levels a challenging environment. Its clubhouse, built in the colonial era, adds to its charm as a center for social events and competitive competitions. With a rich history spanning more than a century, the club is still committed to upholding its reputation for excellence and providing members and visitors with an amazing golfing experience set against the serene backdrop of its surroundings.
A vast array of naturally occurring plants, as well as indigenous fish and birds, live in and around this 3m-high Thambadola Ella fall in the Kalutara District. Take the road from Matugama to Agalawatte via Kitulgoda. At Polgampala, take the Kuruwita road eastwards for 0.5km to find the fall.
The Dehiwala National Zoo, which has a remarkable collection of exotic and indigenous fauna, is one of the oldest Zoos in Asia. The Zoo in Sri Lanka is widely known as Colombo Zoo all over the world. Currently, Dehiwala Zoo houses 72 species of mammals, 65 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles, 89 species of fish, 03 families of amphibians and 30 species of butterflies etc. The total number of animals varies from 2500-3000 due to breeding and free-living colonies of birds
