The Embassy of Sri Lanka and Washington National Zoo Celebrate Asian Elephant Day

The Embassy of Sri Lanka and Washington National Zoo celebrated Asia Elephant Saturday, recognizing the zoos two elephants of Sri Lankan lineage and the wildlife conservation work of both Sri Lanka and the Smithsonian Institutions Washington National Zoo.

This celebration highlights the Smithsonian Institutions efforts in the field of wildlife conversation in Asia, with special emphasis on the protection of elephants, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, Sri Lankas Ambassador to the United States, told a VIP reception in the Zoos Elephant House as three Asian elephants munched on bamboo behind them. Sri Lanka is so happy to become a vital partner in this exercise and work hand-in-hand with the Smithsonian Institution. I was really pleased to hear from the Smithsonian scientists that Sri Lanka has set an example in wildlife conversation.

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