Minneriya National Park is located in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, 128 kilometres from Colombo. During the dry season, a lot of Sri Lankan elephants are drawn to the grassy meadows that border the reservoir. The Minneriya tank helps to support a sizable herd. Around 150 to 200 elephants have been collected here. They come here from Wasgamuwa National Park and make use of the food and protection provided by the reserve's vegetation. Elephants are a major draw for visitors to Minneriya, particularly during the dry season.