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Chiang Mai Zoo & Aquarium

All the animals were clearly suffering. One of the wild cats was even limping in its cage. Many were without water, a few were pacing back and forth clearly stressed, all the enclosures were way too small (especially cat and birds). It seems ridiculous that they had to be that small as the zoo property is huge and you have to take either tram/golf cart (costing extra money) to get around. 

Not to mention there were still enclosures/exhibits that you’d walk to but find out later the animal had died and the enclosure was empty. 

There was not a single worker taking care of the animals anywhere on the very large property. Instead the only “official” people we saw were watering plants, selling golf carts/ tram tickets, or selling overpriced food and crappy souvenirs. 

And worst, the one place you could interact with animals was the Capybaras where you could go in and feed them between 10-12. We arrived at 11:35 and asked if we could do it. The lady (see photo) said no we were not allowed, that she was out of food but kept giving food baskets to other customers. Very surprising as everywhere else in Thailand we’ve felt very welcome. It felt very racist! 

Overall a very bad experience - will not be returning and advising others not to go.

I hope the animals don’t suffer too much at the hands of these imbeciles and that they transfer somewhere else soon 😢

Worst zoo trip

We came here 17 years ago and enjoyed our time at the zoo. Even though they have added new features, sadly we could not say the same on this occasion. Many parts of the park are unkempt, including, as someone noted, the paved areas in the footpaths. They are mossy and when it is wet they are very slippery. We saw two people fall over when they slipped.

Although a lot of their advertising promotes the pandas, they are no longer there, nor was there a rhinoceros. The amount of animals in the zoo is quite poor and there are actually more empty enclosures than there are with animals in them. It feels very sad that this is zoo does not have more money spent on it for upkeep and maintenance as it is in a lovely setting and has great potential.

The food court was also closed but there are plenty of kiosks and stalls around where you can get a drink or a meal if needed.

Also note that there is one fee for zoo entrance, and then on top of that you can pay extra  for the hop on/hop off shuttle, or hire your own golf cart. Additionally, there is an extra fee for the aquarium or the winter playground section for kids.

Disappointing and showing a decline in standards

Surround yourself with wildlife in one of the largest zoos in Thailand, Chiang Mai Zoo & Aquarium.

Explore the zoo and see various wild creatures: lovely Antarctic fellows—penguins, a fluffy red panda, soft-furred Australian natives—koalas, and many more.

Walk through the world’s longest aquarium tunnel greeting tropical fishes in this Chiang Mai aquarium.

Experience a freezing temperature in Thailand and have fun ice-sliding at the Chiang Mai Zoo’s snow dome.

Chiang Mai Zoo & Aquarium

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