Flamingo in Khao Kheow Open Zoo (credit: pictures-thailand.com)
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Pattaya was established more than 60 years ago. Occupying 2000 acres of land, the zoo is part of Khao Kheow – Khao Chom Puo Wildlife Sanctuary, specializing in research and wildlife conservation. It is home to 8000 members from 300 different animal species.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is full of fun and adventure for the whole family, especially for animal lovers and nature lovers. If you visit the zoo during day time, the highlight is none other than Animal Safari – the tram ride around the park where you can feed the animals, touch them and photograph them from close distance. Here you will see Greater Flamingo, The Bird Aviary, Gibbon Island, Apes, The African Savannah Zone, Eld’s Deer, Serow, Barbary Sheep, Species of Thailand, Cat Complex, and many more.
There are 3 shows / programmes run by the zoo every day. You can join “Breakfast & Lunch with Suriya” at 8.30 am – 9 am and 12 pm – 1 pm, where OrangUtan named Suriya looks for his meals together with you. “Journey to the Jungle” is a 40-minute conservation-based programme featuring shows by tigers and birds, available 3 times a day; while “Wild Khao Kheow” is a presentation on wild habitat, conservation and recycling, available 3-4 times a day.
After dark, you will see another side of Khao Kheow Open Zoo when all the night animals come awake. The tram ride will bring you around the night safari to spot animals hanging around in bushes and under the shadows.
| How to get there: | ||
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is located at Umphur Sri Racha, approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Pattaya. You can take Sawngteow / taxi here, or contact the zoo for private round-trip transfer services.
| Opening hour and entrance fee: | ||
The zoo is open from 8 am to 8.30 pm daily. Basic entrance fee is THB300 which covers “Journey to the Jungle” show.
Other shows, programmes and tram rides are offered under different packages of half-day, 1-day, and 2-day tours by the zoo. Accommodation and dining are available in the zoo.
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