Zoos

Dusit Zoo (Khao Din)

Location : On U-Thong Nai Road opposite Vimanmek Mansion

Located near Vimanmek Mansion. Founded in the reign of King Rama V, it is the biggest zoo in Thailand. The park-like atmosphere makes it an ideal place to hang out for a few hours. More details

Open Daily, 08.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Admission fee 50 baht

Buses 5, 18, 28, 70, 110

Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo

The zoo boasts an elephant theme show which includes elephants training by mahouts, elephants at work, dancing, playing football and scenes of ancient elephant-back battle. The zoo also includes a crocodile farm with more than 10,000 crocodiles, where daily crocodile wrestling shows are held.

Information Tel. 0 2429 0361 to 2

Duration of visit About half day

Open Daily, 08.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Accessibility By Phetkasem Highway about 40 min. drive. Daily coach service from the Southern Bus Terminal.

Samutprakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo

Here is the world's largest crocodile farm with over 60,000 crocs in stock. Visitors can also view a crocodile wrestling show and elephant shows which are presented several times daily. Besides, there is a modest sized zoo with some rare animals such as tigers, chimpanzees, lions, leopards, pythons, camels, etc. See ad

Information Tel. 0 2703 4891 to 5

Duration of visit About half day

Open Daily, 08.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Accessibility By road 28 km from Bangkok by Highway No. 3 about 30 min. drive.

By bus: Take a No. 8 or 11 air-con bus to Samut Prakan and then take a local minibus

Safari World

Location : Km 9 of Ram Inthra Road

Safari World is a drive-in zoological park divided into two parts. The first part is Safari Park, an open zoo with wild animals like zebras, deer, giraffes, tigers, lions, bears, elephants and others. While passing along the driveway, visitors can observe the animals living in a natural environment. The second part is the Marine Park where there are a variety of marine animals and shows of trained dolphins, birds, seals and apes. There are also several restaurants and game stalls. The park provides a coach service for visitors who do not drive in.

Duration of visit Full day

Open Daily, 09.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Accessibility By Phahonyothin and Ram Inthra roads about 45 min. drive.

By bus: 26, 60, 71