At Polonnaruwa we operate the “Primate Center Lodge” known locally also as the “Monkey Camp”. This facility serves to accommodate guests and research personnel. It is also known formally as the “Smithsonian Primate Research Station” (e.g., on the Google map). We are the Association for the Conservation of Primate Diversity, under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution Primate Biology Program, based in Sri Lanka and the USA. Our studies on the monkeys have been highlighted recently in the movie theater film “Monkey Kingdom” (produced with Disney Nature). Our work also has been featured in many documentary films for TV on the BBC, Discovery, Animal Planet and others. We publish our new research discoveries regularly in scientific journals and the popular media.

Our Primate Research Station (monkey camp) provides not only the infra-structure for scientific research, but also accommodation for all research personnel and visitors at the Primate Center Lodge. Lodging for visitors is available in eleven rooms among four houses: the Loris Cabanas, Hanuman House, Lab Suite and Main Lodge. Our shared dining and living areas are fairly open to the forest and lake and are designed for the practical needs of a research station facility. Rooms are simple but comfortable; all have an attached tiled bath (with modern flush toilet), hot water and fan. Air-conditioning is available in 10 of the 11 rooms. There are 2 to 4 beds per room. Large sized family rooms have queen-sized beds and the room can sleep 4 persons. All rooms are screened against insects. The main lodge has a large common area for relaxation, television, dining and audio-visual presentations. The lodge is well ventilated by fans and the breeze off the lake.