Yala Sanctuary The area set aside for wildlife to live freely is considered a sanctuary. Ruhuna Yala Sanctuary is one of the most important sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. One of the boundaries of the Yala Sanctuary, which borders the Southern, Eastern and Uva Provinces, is the East Coast. The public is allowed to visit the Yala Sanctuary. Permission should be obtained from the Department of Wildlife Conservation for that. Provides a guide for travelers while touring the Yala Sanctuary. Elephants are common in the Yala Sanctuary. Sri Lankan leopards and tigers, wild boars, bears, deer, deer and monkeys can also be seen at the Yala Sanctuary. Kumana is a bird paradise associated with the Yala Sanctuary. Many endemic bird species as well as migratory birds are found in the Yala Sanctuary. Among the birds, the peacock is a common bird in Yala. Accommodation is provided for tourists in the Yala Sanctuary.