Top Zoo and Aquarium in Thailand

When you are visiting Thailand and want to spend a day in zoo or aquarium nearby, we have list of top zoo & aquarium in Thailand. Each places have its own uniqueness and highlights which make them all different from one another. Depending on which city you are, so you can visit the places that suit you most.

Summary
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*Safari - zoo that keep animals in larger outdoor enclosures and allow visitors to drive through to come in close to the animals.

Details

Safari World
Bangkok

Highlight
Interesting Activities: Driving through the Safari Park zone to encounter the wild animals in close range, Watching a spectacular shows in Marine Park zone, Feeding the Giraffes

Shows: Orang Utan show, Sea Lion show, Elephant show, Cowboy Stunt show, Dolphin show, Spy War show, Bird show, Tiger feeding show

Uniqueness: Largest zoo in Bangkok which allows visitors to driving personal car in to the enclosure which feature variety of animals including 200 giraffes. Also, walking area where visitors can see more animals and enjoy 7 shows.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 9:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 480 Acres
Zoning: 2 Zones
Visit duration: 2-7 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from the town: 38 km.


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Sea Life Bangkok
Bangkok

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Interesting Activities: Walking through the underwater tunnel with large hall where you can see 360 degree view of the underwater world, Seeing the underwater through the glass bottom boat.

Shows: Daily Feeding, Diver's Communication

Uniqueness: World class aquarium which is located in the center of Bangkok, easy to access by public transportation. Featuring variety of sea creatures from around the world.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 10:00-19:00 hrs.
Zoning: 11 Zones
Visit duration: 1-2 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: BTS Skytrain (Siam Station), Buses (Siam Paragon stop), Taxi


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Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Chonburi

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Interesting activities: Feeding the Antelopes in an open area, Riding tram or golf cart around the zoo, Visit a large bird enclosure, Visit the Lemur's island.

Shows: Penguin parade, Elephant swimming, Talented Animals show, Seal show, Into the Jungle

Uniqueness: Enormous size zoo and animal reserves center located in the valley close to the natural jungle. Featuring many endanger species from around the world, Home of "Mae Mali" the famous 55 years old Hippopotamus from Dusit zoo.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 8:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 2,000 Acres
Zoning: 2 Zones (Each zone are separated into many sections)
Visit duration: 2-4 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 110 km.
Distance from the town: 47 km.


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Underwater World Pattaya
Chonburi

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Interesting Activities: Walking through 105 meters long underwater tunnels, see the various species of jelly fish.

Shows: Daily Feeding

Uniqueness: Famous aquarium in Pattaya city, well known for a long underwater tunnels which can be separated into 3 different zone. The largest exhibition various jellyfish species in Thailand.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 9:00-18:00 hrs.
Zoning: 3 Zones
Visit duration: 1-2 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 145 km.
Distance from the town: 6 km.


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Monster Aquarium Pattaya
Chonburi

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Interesting Activities: Taking photo with exotic animals, see the fresh water underwater tunnel.

Uniqueness: Small zoo packed with various animals from around the world from commonly known pets to rare exotic species. It's suitable for small kids to experience many wild creatures in one small place.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 9:00-18:00 hrs.
Visit duration: 1 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 140 km.
Distance from the town: 7 km.


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Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai

Highlight
Interesting Activities: Tram tour to see animal's activities during night time.

Shows: Tiger show, Night Predator show, Dancing show

Uniqueness: The only night safari in Thailand where you can experience the true habits of the wild animals.

Info
Opening hours: Daily 11:00-22:00 hrs.
Area: 324 Acres
Zoning: 3 Zones
Visit duration: 2-3 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 690 km.
Distance from the town: 13 km.


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Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai

Highlight
Interesting Activities: Tram ride around the zoo, Visit the Giant Pandas, Visit the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium.

Uniqueness: The only zoo which feature both full scale zoo and aquarium. Home of the only 2 Giant Pandas in Thailand.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 8:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 250 Acres
Visit duration: 2-3 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi, Red taxi (Rod Daeng)
Distance from Bangkok: 690 km.
Distance from the town: 5.7 km.


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Phuket Bird Park
Phuket

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Interesting Activities: Photo with birds, watch bird show

Shows: Bird Show

Uniqueness: Heaven for avian lovers with more than 80 bird species from all around the world.


Info
Opening hours: Friday-Sunday 13:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 12 Acres
Visit duration: 1-2 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 850 km.
Distance from the town: 8 km.


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Aquaria Phuket
Phuket

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Interesting Activities: See more the 25,000 of marine species, Taking photo with the large tank decorated with the replica of sunken U.S. Navy submarine in Gulf of Thailand. Enjoy fine dining dinner on the underwater restaurant.

Shows: Daily Feeding

Uniqueness: Thailand's newest and largest aquarium. Featuring the first and only underwater restaurant in Thailand which guest can enjoy fine dining experience while viewing the tank that hold more than 100,000 fish.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 11:00-18:00 hrs.
Area: 1.1 Acres
Zoning: 9 Zones
Visit duration: 1-2 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 835 km.
Distance from the town: 3 km.


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Hua Hin Safari & Adventure Park
Hua Hin

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Interesting Activities: Watch animals show, Elephant riding, Photo with tiger

Shows: Tiger show, Crocodile show, Elephant show, Snake show

Uniqueness: The only zoo in Hua Hin area, Inexpensive ticket with inclusion of 4 animals shows.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 8:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 24 Acres
Visit duration: 1-2 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car or Taxi
Distance from Bangkok: 213 km.
Distance from the town: 20 km.


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Safari Park
Kanchanaburi

Highlight
Interesting Activities: Driving through the safari zone and feed the giraffes from your car, Taking photo with giraffes.

Shows: Elephant show, Crocodile show

Uniqueness: Safari experience which you can feed the animals from your car, The special package to take a photo on the jeep with surrounding giraffes.


Info
Opening hours: Daily 9:00-17:00 hrs.
Area: 200 Acres
Zoning: 2 Zones
Visit duration: 2-3 hours.


How to get there?
Best transportation: Car
Distance from Bangkok: 157 km.
Distance from the town: 30 km.


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