Are there rare sloth bears in Wilpattu National Park?

Yes, Wilpattu National Park is one of the best spots in Sri Lanka to see the rare and at-risk Sri Lankan sloth bear in its natural habitat.

Sightings are more frequent during the “Palu” fruit season, from May to July, when the bears climb the Palu trees to feed. Because the park has dense forest cover and the bears are so hard to follow, hiring an experienced wildlife tracker really helps, and it can increase your chances of a proper encounter.