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
The government department in Sri Lanka that houses the government's historical records is called the Department of National Archives. Near Independence Square in Colombo, on Reid Avenue, is where the National Archives headquarters are located. National Archives Law No. 48 of 1973, was renamed Department of National Archives. The current department operates under the provisions of the National Archives Law No. 48 of 1973.
In Sri Lanka, Handy Craft offers the widest selection of handicrafts. Prices are significantly lower than in other stores. The majority of the items are of good quality. From masks to simple embroideries as well as most of the souvenirs the tourists finds interesting. In Western province the handcraft culture has the deeper roots dating back to the ancient kingdom eras. Batik – Traditional clothing with beautiful patterns and pictures, handlooms with exceptional embroidery arts, to wooden crafts of various souvenirs and even little trinkets can be found in Western Province without a doubt.
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum (SLAF Museum) at Rathmalana exhibits island's long history in aviation both military and civil. The museum showcases aircrafts which are historically important including the machines used for the World Wars, and of course to fight the battle against terrorism
