Camels at Camel Republic

Camel Republic

Camel Republic near Hua Hin is both amusement park and zoo. A fun place for adults and children alike, visitors can enjoy feeding and interacting with animals as camels, alpacas, birds and bunnies. The park offers a variety of entertainment including several fun and thrill rides, mini moto quad racing on a track and a small indoor amusement park for kids.

The Moroccan design style gives the place a Middle Eastern feel. Camel Republic is well maintained and clean. Food and drinks, ice cream, snacks and souvenirs are available at several shops and stands.

The camels and other animals

The stars of Camel Republic are camels, large animals that live in the Middle East and North Africa. They have served carrying people and heavy loads for centuries. Another species of camelid are the alpacas, fairly small animals that look like llamas and originate from South America.

Other animals at Camel Republic include Patagonian Maras, ponies, giraffes, various birds, and ducks and swans. At the Bunny Village children can pet and feed rabbits.

One of the other animals

Camel rides

To get a feel of the Middle East try a ride on a camel. Rates are 700 Baht for an adult, 500 Baht for a child (height between 120 and 140 centimeters). Camel riding can be done daily between 10.30 am and 12 noon and between 1.20 pm and 4.45 pm.

Mini Zoo & aviary

At the mini zoo you will find animals as giraffes and flamingos as well as a bird aviary with very brightly colored parrots and parakeets. Children will enjoy the small birds sitting on their hands and head looking for food.

Fun & thrill rides

Visitors looking for some excitement can try Camel Republic’s thrill and fun rides like the Drop Twist, Zero Gravity, 4D Movie Theater, Pony Cycle, Trampoline, Gyro Extreme, Flying Macaw, Eagle Zipline, Mini Dance 360°, Inflatable Playground, Mini ATV and Aqua Boat.

Several rides have weight and height restrictions for safety reasons.

Thrill ride

Location

Camel Republic is located on Phetkasem road in Cha-Am between Santorini Park and the Swiss sheep farm.

How to get there

It takes about 30 to 40 minutes by taxi or tuk tuk to get there from the center of Hua Hin town. Charter a taxi or tuk tuk. Agree on price and duration of the trip before setting off. Book a round trip since it is difficult to get a taxi or tuk tuk at Camel Republic. The driver will wait outside.

Opening hours

The park opens daily.
Monday to Friday from 10 am until 6 pm.
On weekends and Thai public holidays from 9 am until 6:30 pm.
During weekends and Thai public holidays the place can get busy.

Entrance fees

Walk in ticket prices are:

Admission charged at the ticket booth is (Thai Baht):

Tickets

Adult

150

Child

150

Toddler

Free

Toddler: Under 100 centimeters tall

Rides

Flying Macaw, Eagle Zipline and Mini Dance 360°

240

All other rides

120

Packages

Two packages are available (minimum height 110 centimeters).

Extreme Pack

595

Fun Pack

495

Extreme Pack
Flying Macaw + Eagle Zipline + Mini Dance 360° + Drop Twist + Zero Gravity + Gyro Extreme.
All rides can be done an unlimited number of times except for the Flying Macaw and Eagle Zipline (2 times each).

Fun Pack
Pony Cycle + Trampoline + 4D Theater + Eagle Zipline + Mini ATV + Inflatable Playground (30 minutes).
All rides can be done an unlimited number of times except for the 4D Theater (once) and Eagle Zipline (twice).