Dehiwala Zoo celebrates 88th anniversary

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The Dehiwala Zoological Department celebrates its 88th anniversary today. Founded in 1936, the zoo held several prize-giving events for children who submitted drawings for the occasion. A ceremonial cake was cut and shared with a lion cub. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

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Dehiwala Zoo celebrates 88th anniversary

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