|  Dusit
ZOO
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 Bangkok's
only government-run city zoo houses a wide variety of well
cared for tropical fauna. A large pond in the middle of the
zoo offers paddle boats for hire. Open daily from 8 am to
6 pm. Admission 30 baht for adults and 10 baht for children.
Website: www.zoothailand.org
| Crocodile
Farm & Zoo |
Over 60,000 crocodiles, plus snakes, elephants and more.
The farm is particularly famous for its demonstrations by
handlers of how to capture and restrain crocodiles. Located
29 kilometres from Bangkok, off Sukhumvit Road in Samut Prakan.
Open daily from 7 am to 6 pm.
Tel: 0 2703 4891-5. Website: www.crocodilefarm.com
| Khao
Khiao Open Zoo & Night Safari |
This state-owned zoo places countless animals and birds
in natural settings. Visitors are driven between sections,
getting out to observe the hippos, elephants, bears, monkeys
and water birds at their leisure. A huge aviary houses over
100 species of birds together with diminutive mouse deer.
Night Safari tours are also offered so that visitors can witness
the animals' behaviour after dark, when many species are at
their most active. Located off Highway 36 on the way to Sri
Racha, the zoo is open Wednesday to Sunday from 7 am to 6
pm. Tel: 0 3831 1561 or 0 3833 0634-6 ext 824, 827 (Night
Safari tours). Website: www.zoothailand.org
| Si
Racha Crocodile Farm & Tiger Zoo |
 A
well-maintained zoo with hoards of crocodiles, Bengal tigers,
camel, deer, scorpions and more.
There are four different shows at various times during the
day, including a crocodile show, a tiger show and a special
feature show. Located off Sukhumvit Road on Route 3241. Open
daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Tel: 0 3829 6556-8.
| Chiang
Mai ZOO |
Chiang Mai Zoo offers visitors the only opportunity in northern
Thailand to experience the excitement and intimacy of various
species of animals in their natural habitat. The zoo is surrounded
by a multihued hilly terrace, home to hundreds of species
of wild plants and flowers. The zoo itself includes a Freshwater
Aquarium, Gibbon Island, Children's Zoo and a camping area.
Located on Huay Kaew Road. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Admission
30 baht for adults and 10 baht for children. Tel: 0 53221179.
Website: www.zoothailand.org
| Nakhon
Ratchasima ZOO |
This spacious zoo is home to over 500 animals, including
a large selection of wild animals from Africa. A small park
offers visitors the opportunity to relax with nature. Visitors
can tour the zoo aboard regular mini train connections running
between strategic points, hire a bicycle or go on foot, strolling
beneath the shady walkways. Recently added attractions include
a DayNight Zoo, a Children's Zoo, Dino Park, a Penguin and
Seal exhibition and a shopping plaza. Located 13 kilometers
from Nakhon Ratchasirna city on the RatchasirnaPakthongchai
Road. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Admission 30 baht for
adults and 10 baht for children. Tel: 0 4426 135I. Website:
www.zoothailand.org
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