- Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home aims to release orphaned or injured baby elephants back into the wild, unlike Pinnawala which cares for elephants of all ages permanently.
- Caregivers minimize contact with the calves to avoid dependence on humans and improve their ability to survive independently in the wild.
- Elephants come from various regions, promoting genetic diversity in wild elephant populations after release.
- Over 220 calves have been released to national parks since 1998.
- The center cares for elephants like Namal, who cannot be released due to injuries, by providing prosthetics.
- Visitors can observe the elephant calves being fed milk at 10.30 AM, 2.30 PM, and 6 PM daily.