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Press Release – Discover the Wonders of Wilpattu National Park Sri Lanka via Wildlife Streaming On 24 th and 26th September, the Wilpattu National Park goes live! A ‘Couch Safari’ will take viewers on a wildlife streaming tour of Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest national park, allowing them to experience the wonders of Wilpattu from the safety of their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has indefinitely postponed travel plans for many tourists and Sri Lankans alike. Sri Lanka Tourism and the Department of Wildlife and Conservation together with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH teamed up to design this initiative with the aim of promoting Sri Lanka’s wildlife to the world whilst offering a glimpse of what awaits them, once it is safe to travel again. “In a time where most travel plans are put on hold, we are excited to showcase our national parks to the world once again ...