Bangkok Animal Attractions

Animal Attractions

Dusit Zoo
Located between Wiman Mek and the National Assembly on one side and the King’s Chitralada Palace on the other, this is quite an old zoo, with a range of animals and birds. Cages are small. Inside the zoo are lakes which make for a pleasant walk. For an extra charge there is a wild animal show which runs at several times during the day. There are some small rides for the kids. Buses 5, 18, 28, 70 and 108, and air-conditioned 10 and 16. (02 281 2000).

Bangkok Snake Farm
The Snake Farm is part of the Red Cross facilities on Rama IV Road. Snakes are milked of their venom in order to produce anti-snake serum. Milking demonstrations are held at 10:30 every day and at 2pm on weekdays. At weekends, the Snake Farm opens only in the morning. (02 252 0161). Buses 4, 16, 21, 46, 109, 119 and 141, and air-conditioned 2 and 7.

Bangkok Safari World and Marine Park
A contrast to the rest of Bangkok and a place to enjoy cool sitting areas and relax. A well presented natural habitat for zebras, giraffes and other African and Asian animals. Shows are organised during the day with the dolphin show being the highlight. Safari World is 25km east of Bangkok and a cab charter to reach Safari World would cost about 1000 Baht. Alternatively use bus 26 from Victory Monument to Minburi and from there a mini bus to Safari World. (02 518 1000).

Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm
Want to see 60,000 crocodiles, then this is the place to do it. For entertainment there is a acrobatic elephant show and crocodile wrestling event. Located in Samut Prakan about 30 km south east of Bangkok. A cab charter would cost about 1200 baht. (02 703 4891).

Ocean World
Located in the basement of the Siam Paragon shopping mall in the centre of Bangkok. A large aquarium arranged around seven zones. The Weird and Wonderful World; Deep Reef; Living ocean; Rainforest; Rocky Shows and Open Ocean. (02 687 2000).

Samphran Elephant Ground
Elephants and crocodiles with regular elephant shows. (02 284 1873)