Khao Kheow Open Zoo @Sriracha 🐘

A Relaxing Day with Four-Legged Friends – If you're tired of people and want to meet adorable animals without flying to Africa, just drop by "Khao Kheow" for a full day of fun 🌿 Stroll around and enjoy the animals amidst nature. You'll find giraffes, elephants, penguins, lions, leopards, flamingos, and even wild boars! (Oh! There's also Moo Deng, the celebrity pygmy pig, who's so cute it'll melt your heart.) This is an open zoo, not a tightly caged one. You can get up close to the animals and even feed them (only in designated areas). ⸻ 🛺 Tips for First-Timers: • Weekends are crowded. For a more relaxed experience, visit on a weekday morning. • Golf carts are available for rent if you don't want to walk too much (but the paths are great for walking). • Essentials: sunscreen, water, and a camera. • Don't miss the elephant swimming show and the penguin parade. ⸻ 💸 Approximate Costs: • Adults: 150 THB • Children: 30 THB • Golf cart rental: 500–700 THB/2 hours • There are restaurants, clean restrooms, and plenty of shaded rest areas. ⸻ 📍Location: Khao Kheow Open Zoo Address: Bang Phra Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province ⸻ 🐾 Daily Highlights: • Over 8,000 animals from more than 300 species in various zones like African Savannah, Cats Complex, Aviary, Deer Park, and Night Safari. • Meet Moo Deng, the tiny but mighty baby pygmy hippopotamus. She's only available for viewing on weekends, and each group gets just 5 minutes because she's now a superstar! ⸻ 📅 Best Days to Visit: • Weekdays = fewer people, easier to walk around, and better for photos. • Weekends = very crowded. If you want to see Moo Deng, arrive early, around 8 AM, to avoid long queues. ⸻ 🐘 Free Shows: • Elephant swimming: 11:00 AM / 12:30 PM / 2:30 PM (additional shows on weekends). • Penguin parade, bird shows, and Night Safari for those who want to see animals in the evening. All free of charge. ⸻ ❗ Important Notes: • Do not feed monkeys or any animals where it's prohibited. Follow the signs strictly as it can be dangerous (monkeys might get hit by cars or become aggressive). • Check the zoo map before you start walking. The area is vast, and without planning, you might get exhausted.