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Celebrating The Beauty In Diversity: International Biological Diversity Day

Posted by admin on May 22nd, 2013
International Biological Diversity Day

The United Nations has announced May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). With growing concerns of depleting wildlife and natural substances, this is a global initiative to increase understanding and awareness for conservation. It was first created in late 1993, 29 December was chosen as The International Day for Biological Diversity. However in December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, this was done because it was difficult for many countries to plan and carry Read more [...]

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Inspiring The Young Guns To Shoot Nature

Posted by admin on May 20th, 2013
Wildlife Photography

Through a photography workshop at Khao Kheow open zoo of Thailand the ‘National Geographic’ wildlife photo-journalist Joe Riis inspires the new generation. Born to a wildlife biologist and raised on a farm on the prairies of South Dakota, wildlife photography was a natural career option for Mr. Riis. Yet it wasn’t until graduation that he actually realized this dream. Post his college graduation as wildlife biologist in University of Wyoming, Riis started working as a full-time photographer Read more [...]

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Where The Adventures of ‘The Jungle Book’ Come Alive: Thailand Jungle Tour

Posted by admin on May 18th, 2013
Jungle Tours

Jungle is a nature’s best treasure and it needs due attention at the earliest because it is getting affected really badly due to several global warming related issues. Khao Kheow open Zoo’s programs benefit visitors to understand how animal conservation can benefit society and how to sustain nature’s beauty without neglecting basics of environmental boundaries. In this summer we are glad to share beautiful services of Journey to the jungle to educate our valuable visitors. Our exciting shows Read more [...]

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Amusing, Surprising and Heartwarming: An Evening at the Zoo

Posted by admin on May 9th, 2013
Khao Kheow Zoo

In routine life we always have a long tiring day. We want to enjoy a nice evening but run out of options. Classy restaurants, pubs, movies are done to death and we are always looking for something new to do. So how about an evening in a zoo? An evening in Thailand’s Khao Kheow open zoo with ‘Eco Half Day Tour Package’ is best reward you can give yourself for the hard work of the day. Start your evening with a welcome drink and a dinner in the famous Green Hills Restaurant; enjoy exquisite Thai Read more [...]

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A Walk To Remember: In To The Jungle

Posted by admin on May 8th, 2013
After Dark Night Safari

Measure life with the moments you have lived facing thrills and adventures of life and by defeating your fear. Experience Thailand’s best Animal safari from the best zoo, Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Come with your family and friends and gear up in this summer for mind-boggling scenes of the journey to the jungle’s special programs. After dark night safari is an adventurous show for kids, adults and for every other wildlife enthusiasts, who likes adventures of jungle.Visitors traveling around Pattaya, Read more [...]

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Asiatic Lion – Magnificent Panthera Leo Persica

Posted by admin on May 7th, 2013
Asiatic Lion

One of the most fascinating bits is why people are enthralled as they hear or talk about the magnificent Asiatic Lion and needleless to say it is because of their fearless persona. Asiatic lion is one of the seven species of lions. They are also known as Panthera Leo Persica by their scientific name and they are majorly found In the Gir Forest of Gujarat, India. If you have ever imagined experiencing wild animals from the closest distance, Gir is the ultimate place to be for this thrilling experience.Diet Read more [...]

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Celebrating Hard Work & Sincerity @ Khao Kheow Open Zoo!!

Posted by admin on May 6th, 2013
Animal Performance Shows

On the occasion of Labour Day on May 1st 2013 entertaining events were lined up at Khao Kheow open zoo for the visitor, animals and employees. The zoo celebrated this day of commemorating hard work and sincerity by paying a tribute to all the hard working employees. Last Wednesday the zoo saw a string of animal performance shows that left the guests completely enthralled and entertained. A fleet of 15 Humboldt Penguins from Peru paraded to resemble a perfect set of disciplinarians in tuxedos. Read more [...]

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As Spring Arrives, It’s Time To Wish, Happy Greenery Day!!

Posted by admin on May 5th, 2013
Happy Greenery Day

Japan is one of the rare, environmentally sound nations that celebrate a special day devoted to Mother Nature. This day is called ‘The Greenery Day’, or in Japanese, ‘Midori no Hi’ where ‘Midori’ means green and “Hi” means day. This day is also a part of the grand Japanese celebrations of the golden week. Greenery day is celebrated on the 5th of May every year.  May in Japan is a pleasant month where the winters make way for the beautiful spring. The nature puts on a beautiful dress Read more [...]

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Thailand’s Jungle Tours To Calm Your Senses

Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2013
Khao Kheow Forest & Wildlife Park

Khao Kheow open zoo welcomes you to its lush green premises. Forget the world for two days and enter into a dream. Yes dream is what a ’2 Day 1 Night Trip’ to the zoo will seem like. From the moment you enter the gates till you leave, be cradled by Mother Nature.  This uplifting experience begins as you check in to the well set up camping resort.  Make sure you savor the delicious Thai food at Green Hills Restaurant and get ready for a long walk around the zoo.  This open zoo of Thailand offers Read more [...]

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Protecting the gifts of nature: Neill’s Long-tailed Giant Rat

Posted by admin on April 17th, 2013
Neill's Long-tailed Giant Rat

These mischievous rodents are also known as Leopoldamys. Jungle is full of beautiful birds, animals and other dangerous species and then comes a time where these wild treasures start reducing down. Gradually, one fine day we realize that we are not in a position to save these endangered animals. That is when need of finding solutions arise. Neil’s Long-tailed Giant Rats are majorly found in Thailand. Major concern is their data is not so easily available, therefore the International Union for Read more [...]

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Clouded Leopards of Thailand Deliver offspring in USA

Posted by admin on April 15th, 2013
Three Clouded Leopards

It’s a very proud and euphoric feeling to know that something that once belonged to you is making the world proud. This is exactly how we feel at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Two of our clouded leopards namely Jing Jai and Arun were transferred to the Nashville Zoo, USA in 2008 as a part of the Consortium’s effort to save the species from extinction. Nashville Zoo quite recently, announced the births of two litters of clouded leopard cubs. On March 26th, Jing Jai gave birth to one female cub. At a Read more [...]

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The Royal Successors: Introducing Lion Cubs In The Zoo

Posted by admin on April 15th, 2013
Lion Cubs In Khao Kheow Zoo

At Khao Kheow Open Zoo we have more exciting news to declare. Our zoo in Sriracha has been blessed by the inclusion of 2 new baby lions. The honorable zoo director, Khun Su-ri-ya Saeng-pong revealed to the public one male and one female lion cub. These cubs are both two months old. Visitors in the zoo can not only take a look at these wonderfully playful cubs but also pet them. On every Saturday, Sunday and holidays the visitors can get close and personal with the cute cubs from 11 am to 2pm. Lions Read more [...]

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