Attraction Details :
Dubbed as the biggest
man-made zoo with the largest area of nearly 200 acre, Khao Kheow Open
Zoo is home to 300 types of animals with total 8,000 animals in the zoo.
It ranges from locals animals to safari origins. It was built in 1974
by transforming decadent forest on hills in Sriracha district to be a
center for animal research and preservation as well as a tourist
attraction. Visitors can get close to the animals inside this gigantic
outdoor zoo that designs each site matches to animal habits. Here is
also the biggest tiger park in South East Asia which allows you to get
close and even taking pictures with these beautiful big cats.Opening hours: 8am-6pm
Admission: 300 baht for adults, 50 baht for children
Contact: 038-318-444,www.kkopenzoo.com
Getting there: The zoo is located approximately 20 kilometers south of Chon Buri. Take Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit Road) and
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