Yala National Park, the second-largest and most visited national park in Sri Lanka, is located in the southeastern region of the island.

Designated as a national park in 1938, it spans 978.8 square kilometers and is divided into five blocks.

The park is renowned for its large population of leopards, dense jungles, and open grasslands. It also hosts a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.