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Dusit Zoo was formerly a part of the Royal Dusit Garden Palace, called Khao Din Wana, which was set up by King Rama V as his private botanical garden. In 1938, the Royal Thai government under Field Marshal P. Pibunsongkhram, then prime minister, asked the King for the land to set up the zoo for the public. King Rama VIII granted the land and the government appointed the Bangkok Municipality to the build the zoo in March 1938. The zoo was turned over to the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand in 1954.

Roles of Dusit Zoo

1. Bring people in contact with animals for educational and recreational purposes.
2. Reasonability in the welfare, caring and breeding of animals to prevent extinction.
3. Ensure the animals’ quarters are as comfortable as their natural habitat.
4. Produce a zoo environment which serves truly as place of recreation and relaxation.

Fast Facts
Location : Bangkok , Animals : 1598 lives
Size : 118 rai, Mammals : 288 lives
Established : 1938, Reptiles : 292 lives
Visitors : 2,500,000/year, Birds : 1018 lives
Hours : 9:00 - 18:00, Adult Fee : 30 Baht
Child Fee : 5 Baht

Khao Kheow Open Zoo and Night Safari in Chonburi (150 km east of Bangkok) was established as a unit of the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand on June 1st, 1978 as an open zoo with an area of 5,000 Rai or 2000 acres.

In the Khao Kheow animal sanctuary, there are 300 species of animals with a population of 6000 lives.

Roles of Khao Kheow Open Zoo
1. Conservation
2. Research
3. Education
4. Public recreation

Fast Facts
Location : Chonburi, Animals : 8,000 lives
Size : 5,000 rai, Mammals : 916 lives
Established : 1978, Reptiles : 298 lives
Visitors : 650,000/year, Birds : 6,804 lives
Hours : 8:00 - 18:00, Adult Fee : 50 Baht
Child Fee : 15 Baht

Chiang Mai Zoo was established by the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand in 1974. Situated on 531 Rai of verdant forest land at the foothill of Doi Suthep mountain, the zoo is surrounded by hilly terrain which is home to thousands of species of wild plants and flowers adorning the natural landscape of valleys, streams and waterfalls.

Chiang Mai Zoo is the first and only zoo in Northern Thailand where visitors can experience the excitement and intimacy of various species of animals in their natural habitat.

Roles of Chiang Mai Zoo
1. Conservation
2. Research
3. Education
4. Public recreation

Fast Facts
Location : Chiang Mai, Animals : 7,000 lives
Size : 531 rai, Mammals : 475 lives
Established : 1977, Reptiles : 218 lives
Visitors : 700,000/year, Birds : 4,965 lives
Hours : 8:00 - 18:00, Fish : 1,190 lives
Adult Fee : 30 Baht, Endangered : n/a
Child Fee : 5 Baht

Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo is located 13 kilometers (6 miles) from the city, on the Ratchasima Pakthongchai Road with an area of 545 Rai, making it a spacious home to more than 500 animals. The zoo boasts a showcase of African animals.

It’s grounds also plays host to a small park for the visitors’ leisure enjoyment with nature. Visitors can take guided tours of this wonderful zoo by several means, including the safe and comfortable mini-train, riding bicycles, on foot along the shady walk ways.

The latest attraction is the Day-Night Zoo, the first of its kind in the Korat. Plus attractions for everyone, such as the Children Zoo, Dino Park, Plaza, Penguin and Seal exhibition, water cycle.

Roles of Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
1. Animals conservation and breeding
2. Public education
3. Recreational center for the public

Fast Facts
Location : Nakhon Ratchasima, Animals : 1113 lives
Size : 545 rai, Mammals : 568 lives
Established : 1989, Reptiles : 91 lives
Visitors : 450,000/year, Birds : 474 lives
Hours : 8:00 - 18:00, Adult Fee : 30 Baht
Child Fee : 5 Baht

Songkhla Zoo was established in May 1989 by the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand.
Located in Khao Roob Chang sub-district, Muang district in Songkhla, the zoo covers area of 911 Rais.

Roles of Songkhla Zoo

1. Animal breeding and conservation of wildlife.
2. Source of wildlife research, information and preservation.
3. Provide recreational backdrop for the public.

Songkhla Zoo also shall serve as a breeding center for Tapirs, a rare species of animal found in jungles of the Southeast Asian region.

Fast Facts
Location : Songkhla, Animals : 800 lives
Size : 911 rai, Mammals : lives
Established : 1990, Reptiles : lives
Visitors : 250,000/year, Birds : lives
Hours : 9:00 - 18:00, Adult Fee : 30 Baht
Child Fee : 5 Baht

Animal Show
The animal show gives audiences a rare opportunity to witness animal behavior in their habitat. Each 30-minute presentation demonstrates how birds fly, feed, and even walk, how monkeys swing along branches, how animals signal each other… how intelligent they are.
The idea is to show people so they can appreciate how animals live and behave in their environment, as well witness and experience the animals in person.

Show Times

Dusit Zoo Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Monday - Friday Monday - Friday
11:00 - 11:30 11:00 - 11:30
13:30 - 14:00 14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:30
Saturday - Sunday Saturday - Sunday
11:00 - 11:30 11:00 - 11:30
13:00 - 13:30 13:00 - 13:30
14:00 - 14:30 14:00 - 14:30
15:00 - 15:30 15:00 - 15:30
16:00 - 16:30 16:00 - 16:30

The ways we travel in Thailand

Domestic Airlines
Most of the destinations in the Kingdom of Thailand can be reached with Thai Airways International (TG), Bangkok Airways (PG), as well as a whole range of full service or low cost airlines, such as Nok Air, Air Andaman, Orient Thai, PB Air or Thai Air Asia.
All domestic routes for destinations such as Samui, Phuket, Krabi, Chumphon as well as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are serviced from the concourses A and B of Bangkok’s new aviation hub, Suvarnabhumi Airport see more details

All international flights are serviced from the other concourses in the main departure Hall of the airport (4th level)

Skytrain (BTS) / Underground (MRTA) - (Bangkok)
Skytrain (BTS)

The skytrain offers a quicker alternative for commuting within the city. It has terminals on most commercial areas, such as Silom, Siam Square, Ekkamai and Chatuchak weekend market. The skytrain is ideal for anyone seeking to rush through the congested traffic of Bangkok streets. Route Map & Details

Underground (MRTA)
The recently opened underground train system (officially called MRT - Mass Rapid transit) operates from 05:00 am to midnight. It reaches from the Northern train station of Bangsue to Hua Lumphong main railway station in a loop, connecting with the Skytrain on 3 different stations, namely : Silom, Sukhumvit and Chatuchak Park. Route Map & Details

City Buses
The bus network within the metropolis is very efficient and economical. It is also a wonderful way to tour the city cheaply. There are several kinds of city buses : air-conditioned, and regular buses with different range of capacity, route, and fare (depends upon distance, usually Baht 7-10 for regular buses, and Baht 12-24 for air-con buses.
Routes could be determined from most city maps for sale or by calling the Bangkok Transport Office (999-9999).

Microbus
Special private-run buses that share the route of the city buses, the microbus guarantees seats and TV viewing. Seats are wider than regular buses, providing greater comfort on longer trips. Bus size is smaller though. Fare is a flat rate of Baht 20 per trip.

Provincial buses
Thailand’s very good high-way system encourages traveling by road, and there are air-conditioned or open-air buses reaching all part of the kingdom from Bangkok.
Air-conditioned buses service many provincial areas and bookings for both regular and tour coaches can be made through major hotels and travel agents, or at the bus terminals. Fares / Scheldules

Taxi - Meter
Just like any taxi service around the world, Thai taxicabs may be best for trips around the city. Fare, determined from the electronic meters, starts from Baht 35 and rises about Baht 5-7 per kilometer onwards. Some drivers would want to bargain a price for a trip rather than use the meters. Notify the tourist police or ordinary officers if treated unfairly by taxi drivers.

Tuk-tuk
An all-time favorite among tourist, this colorful open-air three-wheeled vehicle is unique to Thailand. Basically a “taxi” that could be hired anywhere (but not outside the city), the tuk-tuk can take you almost anywhere in Bangkok. There are no standard fare. Prices must be negotiated before the trip. Normal fare starts at Baht 30 for very short distances and not over Baht 150 for a longer trip.

Motorcycle taxi
A new form of transport provides a faster, albeit riskier answer for commuting during peak traffic hours. You can find them anywhere in Bangkok. They can go anywhere in Bangkok, but fares must be negotiated. Fares : very similar to those charged by tuk-tuk.

Kapor
This tiny open-air van could be found in major sois around Bangkok. They shuttle commuters from the front of the sois near main roads to deeper residential areas. They can also be hired for trips around the city. Fee structure : around Baht 5 to 15 per trip.

Songtaew
Literally two rows in the back of a pick-up truck. For longer trips on set routes.

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