Yala National Park is one of the largest leopard densities in the world which is the most visited second largest national park in Sri Lanka bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The park covers 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi).
The Yala National Park is best known for its variety of wild animals including the diversity of aquatic birds, mammals, and reptiles, most importantly the park provides conservative livelihood to its keystone species: elephants and leopards. Visitors will have a high chance to witness leopards then anywhere else in the world as current estimates suggest there are around 70 leopards and as the apex predators in the park.