Sanctuaries are a class of protected areas in Sri Lanka and are administered by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Sanctuaries are governed by the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No.
[1] All wildlife in sanctuaries are protected but the habitat is only protected in state-owned land, allowing human activities to continue on privately owned land.
[2] There are currently 61 sanctuaries which together cover an area of 2,780 km2 (1,073 sq mi).
[2] Invertebrates Flora Botanical gardens Civil societies