Dusit Zoo Bangkok

Not a major attraction for international visitors but a visit to Dusit Zoo certainly gets you a memorable jungle experience right in the heart of the old town. Before it opened to the public in 1938, it was a private zoo of HM King Rama V, who ordered a construction on 1895 and named it Khao Din Vana, a name which is commonly known among Thais until today. Every year, more than 2,500,000 animal lovers visit Dusit Zoo to inspect more than 3,000 creatures housed in their inhabitant-like environment. The highlighted zones include the Nocturnal Animal Habit and Raptiles and Amphibians Center. There are also recreation and leisure activities available at the park and the presentation for kids to learn how to preserve wild lives and the forest.

Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 6pm

Admission: B100 for adults, B60 for Thais

Contact: 02 281 2000, 02 282 7111/3, www.zoothailand.org, www.dusitzoo.org

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Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

Be amid thousands of colorful butterflies housed underneath a giant, 15-meter-tall open-air dome, covering an area of 1,100 square meters at Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, located within the Vachira Benchatat Park (aka. Rodfai Park). Within the total area of 2.4 acres, the park comprises of everything to learn about butterflies and insects, from exhibition rooms showcasing life cycle of insects to activity spaces.  

Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Contact: Tel: 0 2272 4359-60, 0 2272 4680

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Aquatic Life Bangkok

Aquatic Life – Science Center for Education

Aquatic life of many animals is the result from changes and evolution according to the time and the balance of nature. This consists of various kinds of habitats. Nature creates all creatures from on the mountain to in the sea. We can discover aquatic animals in water sources, mountains, freshwater, brackish water, estuary, and deep sea. Nature creates them to have different structures, shapes, and characteristics. They have to adjust themselves for survival, food, and fertilization. Science Center for Education exhibits biological diversity and ecological system in Aquatic Life zone so visitors can come to study the environment that is similar to the real nature. Science Center for Education creates the new style of science innovative learning by telling the story of the relationship and the amazement of aquatic animals and plants. Visitors will not only love and understand nature but also would like to maintain worthwhile resources.

Aquatic Life by Science Center for Education can be divided into many parts including “Life in Water”, “Aquatic Ecological System Conservation Activities”, “Ecological World of Creatures”, “Life in Coral Reef”, “Fish Clinic/Operation Room”, “Friendship in Nature”, “Creative Thinking and Operation Activities”, “Experiment”, and “Finding Answers”.

Aquatic Life in Science Center for Education is opened on Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. It will be closed on Monday and public holiday. The admission fees are 10 baht for children and 20 baht for adults.

Aquatic Life building (Building 3) is located in the area of Science Center for Education (Bangkok Planetarium) on Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey District, Bangkok. Public bus routes available are no. 2, 25, 38, 40, 72, 501, 511, 513, and 508 or Ekamai BTS station.

For more information, please contact Science Center for Education, 928 Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey Dictrict, Bangkok 10110.

Tel. 02-391-0544, 02-392-0508, and 02-392-1773

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Chiang Mai Zoo

 Over 200 types of Asian and African mammals can be found in this striking landscape, here at Chiang Mai Zoo. This family-must-visit attraction can be found at Doi Suthep foothills, just next to the beautiful Huay Kaew Arboretum. Say hello to the China Panda Family Ambassador to Thailand, Linping, Lin Hui, and Chuang Chaung at the Panda House. Follow by immersing yourself in Asia’s longest 133-meter underwater tunnel at the newly aquarium where you will discover rare sea and river fish from northern regions including Khong River Basin, Amazon River Basin, the mangrove. Don’t miss, Nakhon Ping Bird Aviary, the spacious walk-in aviary named the largest one of Thailand where you will explore vast array of more than 132 local and international bird species with the scenic view of waterfall. Don’t have the whole day to spend here? The zoo offers tram service for sightseeing trip with informative live guide about the zoo and its highlights. Or traverse the zoo with the bird’s eye view on the mono rail which stops in the 4 highlight attractions. Enjoy family meal time with open-air deck seating restaurant right by the stunning waterfall.

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