Experience a unique and remarkable opportunity to meet the primate actors of Disney’s Monkey Kingdom amidst the remains of the mediaeval capital.
With thousands of monkeys living around the historical site, Polonnaruwa was selected for Disney’s world-famous movie “Monkey Kingdom”. Witness first-hand the soap-opera lives of famous monkey movie stars like “Maya” and “Kumar,” shown in the Disney Nature film Monkey Kingdom, as well as other monkey favourites appearing in documentaries on the BBC and Discovery Channels.
Read MoreThe excursion with primate research professionals will start at 6 a.m. You will be able to closely observe three primate species: Grey Langur, Purple-faced leaf monkey, and toque macaque. You will witness their daily routines of how they feed themselves and interact socially with other monkey families as well as other animals, especially with the pilgrims who visit the Polonnaruwa historical site for religious purposes. Each primate differs as an individual and has a personality; they have their own interpersonal issues and dramatic interfamily conflicts.
Why should you book this trip?
- A unique experience that one can enjoy while admiring the ruins of the second capital of Sri Lanka; Polonnaruwa.
- The ability to closely observe a variety of social behaviours of primates, including maternal care, play, food competition, grooming, and more.
- Learn about their family relationships, and often dramatic social histories.
- A fascinating activity for those who love observing animal species in their beautiful natural environment.
- Understand the differences and observe the similarities between humans and primate species.
- Provide easy and up-close photography opportunities with the monkeys for you to take home as memories.
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