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40-451: As of 2005, the zoo has 3,000 animals and 350 species. The annual revenue is LKR 40 million. The Dehiwala Zoo exchanges its residents with other zoological gardens for breeding purposes. In June 2021, a lion named Thor which had been living in the zoo since 2012 reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 . Sri Lanka has a history of collecting and keeping wild animals as pets by both Sri Lankan kings as well as by European colonisers. What

80-408: A Rs. 1,000/- note (1938) has been grouped with this issue. The 1941 second issue consisted of Re. 1/- (1941–49), Rs. 2/- (1941–49), Rs. 5/- (1941–49), Rs. 10/- (1941–46), Rs. 50/- (1941–45), Rs. 100/- (1941–45), Rs. 1,000/- (1941), and Rs. 10,000/- (1947) notes. In 1942, fractional banknote issues were introduced. A 25c and 50c note (1942) were followed by

120-494: A new coinage was introduced which omitted the monarch's portrait, depicting instead The Armorial ensign of Ceylon. Coins issued were aluminium 1c and 2c, nickel brass 5c and 10c and cupro-nickel 25c and 50c and Re. 1/-. These coins had the same shapes and sizes of the previous series but were composed of different materials. In 1976, commemorative seven-sided Rs. 2/- and ten-sided Rs. 5/- coins were introduced in limited numbers. In 1978, devaluation prompted aluminum to be

160-601: A rate of Re. 1/- equalling two shillings and three pence sterling. Following the Ceylon banking and monetary crisis of 1884, in which the largest exchange bank in the island, The Orient Bank experienced an acute liquidity shortage, resulting in a run on the other two exchange banks, Chartered Mercantile Bank and the Bank of Madras . The Government of Ceylon, stepped in an enacted the Paper Currency Ordinance of 1884 which

200-687: A second issue of 5c (1942), 10c (1942–43), 25c (1942–49), and 50c notes (1942–49). The Central Bank of Ceylon issued Re. 1/- and Rs. 10/- notes (1951), Rs. 1/-, Rs. 2/-, Rs. 5/-, Rs. 50/-, and Rs. 100/- notes (1952–54) The Re. 1/- notes were replaced by coins in 1963. From 1977, banknotes were issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Rs. 20/- notes were introduced in 1979, followed by Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1,000/- in 1981. The Rs. 200/- in 1998 and Rs. 2,000/- in 2006 (discontinued). Sri Lankan banknotes are unusual in that they are printed vertically on

240-449: A small but picturesque butterfly garden which is decorated with small shrubs, trees, creepers and small streams. The internal temperature and humidity of the house is controlled by artificially created mist . The butterfly garden exhibits 30 species of butterflies in all stages of their life cycles for educational purposes. The zoo has dense tree coverage and well-landscaped gardens. To provide more natural habitats some lawns of

280-557: A souvenir shop are available facilities for the visitors. Sri Lankan rupee The Sri Lankan Rupee ( Sinhala : රුපියල් , Tamil : ரூபாய் ; symbol : රු (plural) in English, රු in Sinhala, ௹ in Tamil; ISO code : LKR ) is the currency of Sri Lanka . It is subdivided into 100 cents ( Sinhala : සත , Tamil : சதம் ), but cents are rarely seen in circulation due to its low value. It

320-480: A variety of exhibits including 2 large walk-though aviaries small cages and open air unenclosed ponds. These exhibits house a large array of birds including; Spot-billed Pelican , White-bellied Sea Eagle , Emu , Ostrich , Southern Cassowary , Macaws , Owls , Great Argus , Scarlet Ibis , Victoria Crowned Pigeon , Mute Swan , Malabar Pied Hornbill , Sri Lankan Grey Hornbill , Violet turaco , Green turaco , Red-crested turaco and Southern hill myna . Many of

360-531: A variety of pythons, fish and invertebrates. Before World War I, the Dehiwala Zoo was also involved in Ethnographic Expositions (human zoo exhibits) and functioned as holding quarters for live human exhibits collected from around the region. The zoo was closed at the beginning of World War II in 1939 because the company's owner was German. After the liquidation of Zoological Garden Company in 1936,

400-667: Is issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka . The abbreviation Re (singular) and Rs (plural) is generally used, the World Bank suggests SL Rs as a fully disambiguating abbreviation for distinction from other currencies named "rupee". Sterling became Ceylon's official currency in 1825, replacing the Ceylonese rixdollar at a rate of £1 = 13 + 1 ⁄ 3 rixdollars, and British silver coins were made legal tender. Treasury notes denominated in sterling were issued in 1827, replacing

440-755: Is known today as the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka was founded by John Hagenbeck in the late 1920s. During John Hagenbeck 's ownership of the zoos the facility was used as a collection centre by his colleague Heinz Randow who collected numerous native and exotic species from across Asia, for Hagenbeck's zoo; Tierpark Hagenbeck . Randow collected numerous native species like; Tufted grey langur , Purple-faced langur , Toque macaque , Sloth bear , Sri Lankan leopard , Asian water monitor , Axis deer and Sambar deer and other Asian species like; Asiatic black bear , Bengal tiger , Malayan tiger , Malayan Tapir , rhesus macaque , Bonnet macaque ,

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480-462: The 1 ⁄ 4 c ceased in 1904. The large, copper 5c coin was replaced in 1909 by a much smaller cupro-nickel coin which was square with rounded corners. In 1919, the fineness of silver used was reduced from .800 to .550. Between 1940 and 1944, a wholesale change in the coinage was carried out. Production of the 1 ⁄ 2 c ceased in 1940, with bronze 1c introduced in 1942 with reduced weight and thickness. Nickel-brass replaced cupro-nickel in

520-557: The Parthenocissus fossil pollen had accumulated in a lowland wetland environment with various vegetation units of mixed evergreen/deciduous broadleaved/conifer forests surrounding the wetland basin. Key relatives of the fossil taxa found with Parthenocissus are presently confined to humid warm temperate environments, suggesting a subtropical climate during the middle Miocene in Austria. Parthenocissus species are used as food plants by

560-491: The "fictitious par" (fixed accounting rate) of two shillings per rupee (i.e. £1 = Rs. 10/-). The Bank of Ceylon was the first private bank to issue banknotes on the island (1844) and Treasury notes were withdrawn in 1856. The Indian rupee was formally established as the unlimited legal tender 18 June 1869. The rupee was decimalized 23 August 1871. Thus, the rupee of 100 cents became Ceylon's money of account and sole legal tender effective 1 January 1872, replacing sterling at

600-541: The 5c in the same year and replaced silver in the 25c and 50c in 1943. In 1944, nickel-brass, scalloped shaped 2c and 10c coins were introduced. The scalloped 10c coin replaced the silver 10c coin. Later 2c coins issued in 1957 were the only coins from this period to ever depict Queen Elizabeth II . Coins with the portrait of King George VI continued to be in circulation after his death in 1952. In 1957, cupro-nickel Re. 1/- coins and .925 silver Rs. 5/- coins commemorating 2,500 years of Buddhism were issued. In 1963,

640-515: The 60th Anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a frosted proof crown size multi-colour silver commemorative coin in the denomination of Rs. 5,000/-. It was the first multi-colour coin issued by the Central Bank. CBSL has published a new limited edition of 1000 Rs commemorative coin on 9 March 2023, to commemorate Sri Lanka's 75th Independence Day Celebration. The 1000 Rs commemorative coins will be up for sale for Rs.6,000 per coin at listed CBSL sales outlets. Commemorative coins issued by

680-454: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka: The Government of Ceylon introduced its first rupee banknote issue in 1885. A Rs. 5/- note (1885–1925) was followed by Rs. 10/- (1894–1926) and Rs. 1,000/- notes (1899 and 1915). A second issue included the Re. 1/- (1917–1939), Rs. 2/- (1917–1921), Rs. 50/- (1914) and Rs. 100/- (1919) notes. During the 1920s (and in some cases the 1930s)

720-880: The Dehiwala Zoo in 2008, and 20 of them survived. This was a very rare occasion of giving birth while in captivity, especially in a relatively unfamiliar territory. The ongoing animal breeding program is helpful for increasing the population of some animal species in the zoo, and it also important for conservation of endangered species . The zoo currently houses many different species of mammals including; Sri Lankan elephant , lion , jaguar , tiger , Sloth bear , Brown bear , Rusty-spotted Cat , Sumatran orangutan , Common chimpanzee , Lar Gibbon , Hamadryas baboon , Ring-tailed lemur , Silvery lutung , Purple-faced Leaf Monkey , Chapman's Zebra , Przewalski's Horse , Eastern Black Rhinoceros , Reticulated Giraffe , Hippopotamus , Pygmy hippopotamus , Arabian Oryx , Scimitar-horned Oryx and Nilgai . The zoo exhibits their birds in

760-578: The Greek parthenos , "virgin", and kissos (Latinized as "cissus"), "ivy". The reason is variously given as the ability of these creepers to form seeds without pollination or the English name of P. quinquefolia , Virginia creeper , which has become attached to the whole genus. Among the middle Miocene Sarmatian palynoflora from the Lavanttal Basin Austrian researchers have recognized Parthenocissus fossil pollen. The sediment containing

800-469: The Re. 1/- (mentioned above), Rs. 2/- (1925–39), two types of Rs. 5/- (1925–28 and 1929–39), two types of Rs. 10/- (1927–28 and 1929–39), Rs. 50/- (1922–39), Rs. 100/- (1926–39), Rs. 500/- (1926), and Rs. 1,000/- (1929) notes were all in circulation. There were two issues in 1941. The first consisted of a Re. 1/-, Rs. 2/-, Rs. 5/-, Rs. 10/- banknote issued only in 1941. Though issued slightly earlier,

840-570: The Zoo have been converted into small forest patches which are rich in rare plants. Valuable medicinal plants are prominent among the trees in these patches. The zoo consists of shaded pathways with arched cemented bridges for crossing animal enclosures although other equally attractive alternatives exist. The museum section displays animal remains such as skeletons, footprints, eggs, excrements and specimen as well as preserved mammals and birds. Elephant performances The elephant performances are held at

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880-622: The corresponding banknotes. The obverse of the coins issued since 1972 carry the Armorial Ensign of the Republic of Sri Lanka. The reverse of the coin the value in numerals and in Sinhala , Tamil and English below and year of issue at the bottom with SRI LANKA in Sinhala on top. The lower denominations of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 25c and 50c are not in circulation and the minting of these denominations had been discontinued. The obverse and reverse designs of

920-566: The earlier rixdollar notes. Rixdollar notes not presented for exchange were demonetized in June 1831. The Indian rupee was made Ceylon's standard coin on 26 September 1836, and Ceylon reverted to the Indian currency area. Sterling-denominated treasury notes continued to circulate after 1836, along with the rupee. The legal currency remained British silver and accounts were kept in pounds, shillings and pence. However, payments were made in rupees and annas at

960-476: The elephant arena. Pachyderms perform antics such as standing on their heads, wiggling their backs to music, hopping on one foot and standing up on their hind legs. Educational programme on chimps One of the main attractions of the Dehiwala Zoo is the baby chimpanzee Sanju. He was hand raised and now his show is conducted as an educational programme about the chimpanzee's behaviours. Sea lion performances The sea lions' performances are displayed daily at

1000-505: The end of the year. Lakshmi Plaques 3 BC to 107 AD Parthenocissus Parthenocissus / ˌ p ɑːr θ ɪ n oʊ ˈ s ɪ s ə s / , is a genus of tendril climbing plants in the grape family , Vitaceae . It contains about 12 species native to the Himalaya, eastern Asia and North America. Several are grown for ornamental use, notably P. henryana , P. quinquefolia and P. tricuspidata . The name derives from

1040-569: The facilities and infrastructure. Aubrey Neil Weinman went on to help design the National Zoo of Malaysia . After Major Aubrey Neil Weinman's retirement Lyn de Alwis, took over as the zoo Director. Lyn de Alwis played a key role in the development of the zoo. During his tenure the zoo was considered one of the best zoos in the world. This fame led him to be contracted to help design both the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, Singapore . Lyn de Alwis

1080-483: The fronts of Sri Lankan bank notes, while the backs have featured Sri Lankan fauna and flora, Sri Lankan landscapes and industries, and images depicting Sri Lankan culture, history, and achievements. The Sri Lankan rupee is a closed currency which means it is not available to buy or sell outside of Sri Lanka. One can buy LKR at the Sri Lankan airport or currency outlets available throughout the country. On 7 March 2023,

1120-610: The government acquired much of the collection and added it to the Dehiwala Zoo (Zoological Garden of Ceylon ) collection. Although Dehiwala Zoo officially began operating in 1939, an impressive animal collection already existed as part of the Hagenback company's holding area where the public could visit. Major Aubrey Neil Weinman , OBE was the first Director of the Dehiwala Zoo. During his tenure, various programs were developed, such as introducing more native and foreign species, launching educational and conservation programs, and improving

1160-660: The introduction of new animal species which have been imported by the zoo administration. Many of these species were obtained through exchange programmes with foreign zoos from across the globe, while others were outright purchases, made by the zoo. The zoo breeds numerous endangered species from across the globe. They have been able to breed; Pygmy Hippos , Common Hippopotamus , Eastern Black Rhinoceros , Chapman's Zebra , Przewalski's Horses , Reticulated Giraffes , Arabian Oryx , Scimitar-horned Oryx , Lar gibbons , Sumatran Orangutans , Silvery lutung and Bengal tigers . Elephant rides, pony rides, restaurants, ice cream shop, and

1200-509: The new coins remained identical to the circulating coins of the new series based on similar denominations. However their weights and compositions have been changed to electroplated steel as opposed to a solid alloy for easier identification purposes and to save on production expense. In the year 2017, a complete new series of stainless steel coins was introduced and is currently in circulation. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued commemorative coins since 1957. On 15 December 2010, to mark

1240-724: The office of the Currency Commissioners at a nominal par without any commission of one Ceylon rupee note to one Indian rupee coin. By April 2022, political upheaval in Sri Lanka made the Sri Lankan rupee the world's "worst performing currency," according to the Financial Times. The currency's exchange rate had plummeted to over Rs. 350/- = US$ 1 as of 29 April 2022 . In 1872, copper 1 ⁄ 4 c, 1 ⁄ 2 c, 1c and 5c coins dated 1870 were introduced, followed in 1892 by silver 10c, 25c and 50c. Production of

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1280-522: The replacement of nickel-brass in the 5c and 10c, while shortly after 1c and 2c were discontinued. Cupro-nickel Rs. 2/- and aluminium-bronze Rs. 5/- coins were introduced in 1984 fully replacing the corresponding banknotes. In 1987, commemorative Rs. 10/- were released which like the 5c coin was square with round edges. In 1998 a bimetallic commemorative Rs. 10/- coin was released. Like earlier forerunner rupee denominations, these were again only issued in limited supply, not intended to replace

1320-586: The reverse. In 1998, a Rs. 200/- note was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of independence (1948–1998). This is the first polymer banknote issued in Sri Lanka, and it was printed by Note Printing Australia. All other denominations are printed by the De la Rue Lanka Currency and Securities Print (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture of the Government of Sri Lanka and De La Rue . Portraits of former Sri Lankan prime ministers and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa have graced

1360-505: The rupee gained 0.5% to trade at 250.8 per dollar, registering a 14% increase after the announcement by the IMF that it will finalize a $ 2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on 20 March and receiving assurances from China that it will assist in the country's debt restructuring efforts. However, Fitch Ratings has published a prediction article on 8 March 2023, that the rupee will depreciate by roughly 23%, reaching an all-time low of 290 per dollar by

1400-446: The sea lions' pool. Two California sea lions are fed by their keepers. Unfortunately, this sea lion was housed in a measly enclosure with a makeshift bathtub in which to swim when not performing. The zoo consists of diverse indigenous species as well as foreign wildlife including mammals, reptiles, birds and fish, destined for a horrible and torturous time spent. Every year the zoo exchanges some of its animals with other zoos around

1440-526: The world to enlarge the diversity of its animals and introduce new species of animals as well. Dehiwala Zoo always trying to expand its animal collection by introducing new species. In 2008, a three-month-old seal was brought to Sri Lanka from the Krefeld Zoo in Germany . A green anaconda ( Eunectes murinus ) which was brought to Sri Lanka along with a male of her species, gave birth to 23 baby anacondas in

1480-618: The zoo's reptiles are housed at the reptile house. The zoo has a large collection of crocodilians often not seen in Asian zoos. Some of the notable reptiles housed at the zoo are as follows; Green Anaconda , Indian Cobra , Russell's viper , Carpet Python , Cat snake , Krait , Dwarf crocodile , Saltwater crocodile , mugger crocodile , Cuban Crocodile , Gharial , False Gharial , Komodo Dragon , Malagasy ground boa , Galapagos Giant Tortoise , African Spurred Tortoise , Indian Star Tortoise (Sri Lankan) and Green Sea Turtle . The table contains

1520-458: Was able to acquire several rare species for the zoo like; Western gorilla , clouded leopard , red panda , Kodiak bear , North China leopard , Chinese mountain cat , Oriental stork and Chinese giant salamander . By 1969, half of the collection consisted of native species including virtually all of the mammals represented. In 1973, the zoo had 158 mammal species, 259 bird species, 56 reptile species and seven fish species. However, not much

1560-721: Was based on a similar Ordinance in Mauritius in 1876. The Paper Currency Ordinance, established a currency board , the Board of Commissioners of Currency of Ceylon was established consisting of the Colonial Secretary of Ceylon , the Treasurer of Ceylon , and the Auditor-General of Ceylon . This Ordinance linked the Ceylon currency notes and the Indian silver rupees being mutually convertible at

1600-478: Was reported on the size of zoo collection until the 1980s. Dehiwala Zoological Garden is one of the oldest zoological gardens in Asia. It has a substantial collection of worldwide animals, being open year-round and accessible via public transportation. The diversity of the zoo is shown its in aquarium, two walk-through aviaries, reptile house, butterfly garden and many enclosures of varying sizes. The zoological garden has

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