Sam Popham's Arboretum is Sri Lanka's only dryzone arboretum where trees and wildlife can be observed in their natural settings. The Popham Arboretum was established over five decades ago on 7.5 acres of thorny scrub jungle and abandoned 'Chena' land in Dambulla which is in the geographical center of our island, where history and culture merge amidst a natural landscape of water and mountains.

The arboretum is not only about trees. There and many species of Birds, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Spiders and Mammals including Bats that can be seen within the premises.

The Arboretum holds a Night Safari through the wilderness on the trail of the rare Slender Loris which is endemic to Sri Lanka and India. Spotting the loris is a thrill and the guides really help visitors find them. If you are passionate about nature, the forests and the wildlife are well worth the visit.