Designated as a protected urban wildlife sanctuary, Beddagana Wetland Park features scenic boardwalks through 18 hectares of lush marshland, providing a peaceful haven for diverse endemic and migratory birds.

Why visit Beddagana Wetland Park

• Urban Ecological Buffer Zone: The park serves as a vital ecological buffer zone within an urban setting, playing a crucial role in flood control and cooling the surrounding city environment.
• Rich Biodiversity in a Capital City: Despite its urban location, the park boasts high biodiversity, housing various endemic and threatened plant and animal species, including migratory birds.
• Part of Ramsar Accredited Wetland City: Beddagana Wetland Park is part of the larger Colombo Wetlands, which hold the unique distinction of being the world's only Ramsar accredited capital wetland city.
• Educational and Recreational Trails: It offers two distinct trails, one bordering Diyawanna Oya Lake with features like a butterfly path and duck pond, and a forest trail for observing migratory birds.
• Public-Private Conservation Partnership: The park is a successful example of a public-private partnership with the Sri Lanka Urban Development Authority (UDA) focused on enhancing conservation efforts and visitor engagement.