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Second part of Ridiyagama Safari Park opens next month-By Ifham Nizam Source:Island The second section of the Ridiyagama Safari Zoological Garden will be opened to the public from the 4th of October, Agriculture, the Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Ministry said.At present only a part of the first Safari Zoological Garden in Hambantota is open to the public. Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the National Zoological Department yesterday to take steps to open its second section, which consists of 34 acres to the public on October 04. The National Zoological Department will now open the second part of the Ridiyagama Safari Park in conjunction with the World Animal Day on October 04th.An area of about 500 acres has been allocated for the Ridiyaagama Safari Park and 13 zones have been set up for different types of animals. ...