Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The renovated butterfly garden at the Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota will be reopened to the public from June 3, the Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced.

The butterfly garden had remained inactive for a long period due to inadequate maintenance. Authorities have now renovated the facility in line with World Environment Day celebrations.

The Director General of the Department of National Zoological Gardens, Dr. Chandana Rajapaksa, revealed the details during a media briefing held today (25).

He said special plant species attractive to butterflies had been planted to create a more visually appealing environment for visitors.

According to Dr. Rajapaksa, 248 butterfly species have been record...