Bangkok Zoos and Animal Parks
Zoos and animal parks are fantastic ways to get up close and personal with wildlife in Bangkok. They are also great places to bring the kids and the entire family.
Safari World
- Located on the northern part of town.
- A huge drive-through safari park with animals and stunt shows
- Has guided tours in air conditioned buses
- See lions, tigets, giraffes, elehants and much more
- Also has a marine park with performances by dolphin shows, polar bears and seals
Location: 99 Ramindra Road, Km 9 Klongsamwa, Bangkok.
Contact: +66 0 2518 1000.
Prices: 700B adult, 450B child.
Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo
- Famous for its elephant and crocodile shows
- Explore the animal enclosures
- Take an elephant ride
- See the performer put his head in the crocodile's mouth
Location: Km 30, Petkasem Road, Samphran, Nakhon Pathom 73110
Contact: +66 0 2429 0361
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Daily
Prices: 350B adult, 250B child. Elephant ride 400B, Paddle boats 50B per half-hour.
Siam Ocean World
- A huge aquarium located within a shopping mall, Siam Paragon.
- Displays salt and fresh water fish.
Location: 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan 10330
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm, Daily
Prices: THB750; children (80-120cm in height) THB600
Dusit Zoo (Suan Sut)
- Central location
- Popular with locals and famililes
- Take the Skytrain to Victory Monument station, then grab a taxi for the short trip to the zoo.
Location: 71 Rama V Road, Bangkok, 10300
Contact: +66 2 282 7111
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm, Daily
Prices: Adults THB30; youth THB10; toddlers THB5.
Crocodile Farm
- The world's largest crocodile farm
- Also acts as an education and research centre for wildlife conservation
- Also has elephants, tigers and other animals
- Located in the Samuit Prakan province
Location: 555 Moo 7, Taiban Sub-district, Amphoe Muang, Samutprakarn
Contact: 703-5144-8
Opening hours: 7am to 6pm, Daily
Prices: 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children.
Chokchai Farm
- Winner of Tourism Industry Award for Outstanding Performance in agro-tourism
- American ranch-style farm offering activities such as camping and agro-tours
- Kids can try milking a cow, riding a horse or making a farm-style ice cream
Location: Km 159-160 Friendshop Highway, Pakchong Nakornraisima
Contact: +660 4432-8485
Opening hours: 10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday
Prices: 250 Baht for adults and 125 Baht for children
