Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Attraction 235 Moo 7, Bang Phra, Pattaya, Thailand Published on: 13-11-2015
| 3 hours | |
| 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| 02:00 PM | |
| 05:00 PM | |
| Second-time visit | |
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Attraction
Outdoor
Zoo
Kids
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| 2.85 USD |
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is good for
Family with kids
Good
Senior
Good
Couple
Good
Solo
Good
Group
Good
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Why Khao Kheow Open Zoo is special ?
Khao Kheow Open Zoo was first opened to the public in 1978 and covers a total area of 2000 acres. This place is the only zoo in Thailand where over 8,000 animals of more than 300 species let free in an area of 5,000 rai in the Khao Kheow-Khao Chomphu Wildlife Reserve. The zoo grounds are divided into a 400 acres of animal habitats, 200 acres of public recreational area and 1,400 acres of research area which is used for breeding the endangered species. Khao Kheow received international recognition and to become a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visitors can walk, drive through the zoo to observe animals at close range. There is also tram service riding around the zoo. Night safari is available with the special tram and expert will escort all the way through.
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What to explore at Khao Kheow Open Zoo?
Khao Kheow is a wonderful Zoo located on a green mountain, Khao is the thai word for mountain and Kheow means green. Here you will find plants, trees, wild animals and a bird aviary. The zoo is sponsored by HM Queen Sirikit. There is a big play park for children that your kids will love and might not want to leave. All in all, the zoo has features that make it a great day trip for the entire family. More than 300 species and 8,000 animals populate the 5,000 rai sanctuary.
It is a great place to bring your children, they will love the place. The area is not that big so you can see the whole Zoo without having to walk too much, but if you are lazy you can rent a golf cart – the price is 350 Baht for 2 hours. And you pay an extra 100 Baht for following hours. The entrance fee is 70 Baht for thais and 100 Baht for foreigners. Children pay 50 Baht.
Source: http://newpattaya.com/
How to get to Khao Kheow Open Zoo?
Coming from Pattaya you drive on Express Way No. 7 and turn right when you see the sign
Selling points
- Nice place to visit
- Great place for family with kids
- Best place to walking arpund
- Home of animal
- should visit this place
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- Duration
- 4.0 days
- Estimated
- 131.20 USD
- Total travel distance
- km
- Number of places
- 14 places
Location
235 Moo 7, Bang Phra, Pattaya, Thailand
Tips for you
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You can go there by a metered taxi, Songthaew, or metered motorcycle.Transportation
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There are a picnic spots in many places, so it would be good if you prepare some food for your trip.Things to do
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You must pay mor money if want to feed animals such a tigers, elephants, bears, lions, beautiful fish, and so onThings to do
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The Crocodile show is really fun. Should bring your kids.What to see
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Do not forget to go into the bird aviary where there are thousands of birds living.What to see
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There is have a restaurant, snack and souvenir stands. You can tryFood
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Note that there is a restaurant in the park, but there are only crocodile dishes for you to choose from, if you do not like to have that kind of dishes, it would be better to bring your own food.Food
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There are no toys to playing with and the swaying from side to side in frustration.Equipment
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Should come in the morning time. During the weekend it will be crowded with people visiting, mostly thais.Timming
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If you're going in the middle of day, the air will be so hot. Do not come this time.Timming
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If you are traveling with children, you can take them around the crocodile and tiger exhibits that are nearby.Things nearby
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Must bring your cameraWhat to bring
Reviews
Decided to take the kids to Khao Kheow Open Zoo last weekend. I highly recommend hiring a golf buggy to get around the Zoo as it is huge also better than your own car as there is not a lot of parking so its harder to squeeze your car in. I dont recommend to take a ton of bags with you in the buggy as you will be having to take them in and out with you each time you stop (as there is obviously no where to keep your bags to prevent theft). I have been to probably all of the Zoos in Bangkok, and just outside of Bangkok and this by far the biggest. The animals seem to be well taken care of, although their enclosures are not at all clean or of a decent standard but that seems to be the way in Thailand. But at least they are taken care of (I've seen anorexic lions at other zoos). There are plenty of snacks on the way, (limited toilet stops) Kids had a ball feeding the animals. We were there for about 3 hours (toddler got exhausted was time to leave) but didn't see all the animals.
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