The Centre which expands on a landscape of over 50 acres breeds endangered bird species with the assistance of foreign bird breeding centers and exchange of rare species with other zoological gardens in the world. It also facilitates university students and research fellows to conduct studies and research thus creating academic and professional ties with the reputed academic and research institutions in the subject of ornithology. The center is dedicated to create awareness and interest in wild life and the Importance of Conservation of fauna and flora

The Centre which has been established for the reproduction of rare birds and those which are threatened with extinction spans 38 acres. The Centre has a collection of all varieties of worldwide birds. The Centre is also equipped with all facilities necessary to undertake studies on special varieties of birds

Endemic and exotic bird species those are endangered are bred in the center with the assistance of foreign bird breeding centers and exchange of rare species with other zoological gardens will enhance the survival of species those in the danger of extinction. Center facilitates the university students and research fellows from Sri Lanka and abroad to conduct studies and research thus creating academic and professional ties with the reputed academic and research institutions in the subject of ornithology .

A botanical garden is being established in Mirijjawila in the Hambantota district. This is the first botanical garden to be established in the dry zone in Sri Lanka

It has an extent of 300 acres. The objective of establishing this botanical garden is for the conservation of dwindling trees and shrubs in the dry zone, popularizing of unpopular trees, conservation of medicinal herbs, promotion of tourism and providing botanical knowledge to the younger generation.

The Garden will comprise ornamental flower cultivation, commercial flower cultivation and facilities to undertake studies on trees. Already planting of various trees and floral varieties has been commenced. Construction of infrastructure facilities is also nearing completion

It will also provide opportunities for eco-tourism and economic development in this area and to model dry zone landscape improvement. In the longer term, within the first 3-5 years, the garden will feature those plants that are lesser known and under utilized in the dry zone promote the herbal industry; and provide education and training on botany and floriculture in the dry zone

This garden being established in a dry landscape would provide much relief and peace of mind to the visitors