Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Khao Kheow is an open zoo near Pattaya where animals roam around free in large open areas. Divided in zones as the African Savannah, Cats Complex, Eld’s Deer Park and a walk through aviary, the large zoo is the place to see hundreds of animal species from up close.
Khao Kheow is beautifully landscaped with large open areas, viewpoints, streams and a waterfall. Visitors can drive through the open zoo in the zoo’s electric tram or rent a golf cart.
A great place for kids who will enjoy getting close to the animals and feeding them, a family can easily spend a full day at the spacious zoo.
Hundreds of animal species
Khao Kheow Zoo houses several hundred animal species from various continents as lions, tigers, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, kangaroos, deer and many colorful birds.
Feeding the animals
Children and adults alike will have a good time feeding animals as giraffes, deer and elephants. Bags of food like dried grass, vegetables and fruits can be bought for 20 to 40 Baht at stands throughout the Zoo. Beware of the cheeky monkeys that are always looking for food to snatch.
Khao Kheow zones
The zoo is divided in zones, each with their own theme.
African Savannah
The African Savannah is home to animals as ostriches, rhino, giraffe, impalas, springboks and zebra. The large, open area resembles the savannah in Africa with trees and pools and animals roaming free. In this area you can get close to several animal species and feed them.
Walk through Bird Aviary
The walk through bird aviary is a large area with a natural feel with trees, plants, a stream, ponds and water falls. The aviary is home to about 80 species of birds including egrets, stonechats, teals, storks, herons and pheasants. It also houses small animal species as reptiles, tortoises and mouse deer.
Cats Complex
The Cats Complex houses several species of cats, both large and small from various continents. Among them are impressive animals as the Indochinese tiger, leopards and lions.
Eld’s Deer Park
At the Eld’s Deer Park you can get close to Eld’s Deer, a medium sized deer that lives in South East Asia. Feed them some food, available from the food stands.
Penguin Parade
Fun to watch for children and adults is the penguin parade. Several times per day a line of several dozen penguins walk to the pool, where a keeper feeds them some fish. The penguins are Humboldt penguins, a small species originating from South America.
Shows & Timings
Daily show times are:
Conservation projects
Khao Kheow Open Zoo runs several conservation projects, like the protection program for the clouded leopard. Breeding programs for a number of endangered species are aimed at conserving the species and reintroducing them back into the wild.
Getting around in Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Get around in the zoo by car, on foot, open tram or golf cart. The open zoo tram follows a route covering the entire zoo. You can get on and off wherever you like.
If you prefer to get around the zoo at your own pace, you can rent a golf cart.
Rates are:
4 Seats cart
500 Baht for the first 2 hours, after that 200 Baht per hour
6 Seats cart
700 Baht for the first 2 hours, after that 300 Baht per hour.
Please bring a passport or drivers license to rent one.
To eat & drink
Stands to buy snacks, ice creams and drinks are scattered throughout the zoo. The Green Hills restaurant near the zoo entrance serves various Thai dishes.
Location
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is located at 235 Moo 7, Bang Phra subdistrict, Si Racha district.
How to get there
It takes about one hour by car to get there from Pattaya city, about two hours from Bangkok. If you are in Bangkok, a good alternative is Safari World & Marine Park.
There is no public transport to the Zoo. The easiest way to get there from Pattaya is by taxi or chartered songthaew.
Opening hours
The zoo opens daily from 8 am until 6 pm. The place can get very busy during weekends and Thai National holidays.
Ticket prices
Walk in ticket prices at Khao Kheow Open Zoo are:
Child rate: Height 90 - 135 cm
Toddler: Height under 90 cm
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