We use science to help elephants and people.
Welcome to
The Sri Lanka Elephant Project
The Sri Lanka Elephant Project is a conservation initiative of the
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Our project conducts integrative research on elephant behavior, ecology, and physiology. We also collaborate with local communities to characterize human attitudes and relations with elephants. This information is used to inform and develop sustainable solutions for coexistence.
Furthermore, we have invested heavily in developing conservation capacity for Sri Lankan students through research assistantships and biodiversity research grants. Click here to learn more about these initiatives.