Khao Kheow Open Zoo Has Welcomed Its Newest Members – Four Newborn Meerkats
The birth of the baby Meerkats came just days before the Zoo hosts a Children’s Day event on Saturday. “It’s a pleasure for us to have four pups as our newest members. The parent still keep them underground and they only started coming out of the burrow recently. Judging by what he’s seen, the vet said the quartet is healthy,” said Attaporn Srihayrun, the zoo’s assistant director. “The pups stay close to their parents and don’t allow our officers to get close. It’ll take time Read more [...]
Animals receive icy treats at Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is distributing icy treats to animals as relief for heat, relaxing animals from stress. Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Director Suriya Saengpong has said that the zoo is now feeding frozen fruits and syrups to animals to increase their energy and relive their stress and savageness caused by the extreme heat during March and April. He has said the care for animals during hot weather is crucial as animals tend to be stressed from the increased temperature, resulting in the reduced likelihood Read more [...]
Khao Kheow Open Zoo Invites Visitors To Watch Migratory Pelicans
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is inviting the general public to enjoy the pelicans, which have migrated to the zoo during the rainy season. A large group of Spot-billed Pelicans were seen flocking to the reservoir of Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Botanical Garden to catch small fish alongside the resident painted storks, forming a spectacular sight. The coexistence between the two groups of bird occurs yearly from June – August and can be found only at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Spot-billed Pelican or grey pelican Read more [...]
Chiang Mai Zoo Welcomes A Baby Red-Shanked Douc Monkey
Chiang Mai Zoo has proclaimed that it will consolidate a naming competition for a baby red-shanked douc monkey, the sixth of its kind in the zoo. Niphon Wichairat the Director of Chiang Mai Zoo said the zoo newly welcomed its new member, red-shanked douc monkey whose sex was still obscure. Its father is six-year-old “Boo” and mother is five-year-old “Nang.” A naming competition for the baby monkey will happen soon. Red-shanked douc monkeys are bright since there are five shades everywhere on their Read more [...]
Zoos offer fathers free entry on Father’s Day
The Zoological Park Organization will permit free entry to zoos under its care as a gift for fathers on the National Father’s Day. The zoos that join in this promotion include Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Korat Zoo in Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkhla Zoo, Khon Kaen Zoo and Ubon Ratchathani Zoo. Fathers will allow to enter these zoos without any charge on December 5. A press conference held on December 2nd outside the Zoological Park Organization office. The Zoological Park Read more [...]
Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

A Wildlife enthusiast does thing that thrills them. They love taking risk and setting new limit for themselves regardless of what time and place where they venture it. If this sounds like your persona then you must visit the best jungle canopy adventure tour in the world which is in Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Try things that you have never done in your life before and act that challenges your inner self while you experience the magnificent flight of the gibbon experience is simply mesmeric.
In your visit
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Posted by admin on May 15th, 2012

Thailand is the best destination for vacation, business trip and for many other interesting activities. There are many places where you’ll see crowd pouring in and out in almost throughout the day. Luxurious hotels, nightclubs with international music, world heritage, flea market for all products and wildlife treasures are all part of Bangkok delightful tourisms.
Some of the most fascinating activities which you can experience the Khao Kheow Open Zoo are as stated below:
Breakfast with Suriya:
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Posted by admin on May 10th, 2012

Find your inner peace in the midst of Mother Nature’s tranquil beauty. Khao Kheow Open Zoo welcomes tourists from across the world to visit and enjoy Thailand’s best Zip Line tours. Thailand generates heavy revenue from its tourism destinations and most loved activities are shopping in the flea markets, sparkling posh hotels, night clubs, historical architectures and wildlife adventures.
Flight of the gibbon is the best zip line tour from Khao Kheow Open Zoo. This Zipline of Khao Kheow is one
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Posted by admin on May 9th, 2012

They are world’s biggest mammals because of their gigantic neck and legs. One of the most striking facts about them is that they have about six feet long legs which enable them to hit the mark of 56 kilometers per hour. These tall mammals prefer strolling around grassland in smaller groups.
Giraffe uses their height to keep watch on predators as well to have leaves and fruits from the trees. They have long tongue about 50-55 cm. It enables them to consume several pounds of leaves. Baby giraffe
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Posted by admin on May 8th, 2012

Summer brings many magical memories and this time it was another memorable day at the Thailand’s best zoo–Khao Kheow Open Zoo as animals were treated with mouth-watering icy cold deserts. It was a thoughtful gesture by the officials. It is very essential to understand that many beautiful animals from wildlife are endangered already and therefore it is extremely vital to sustain these animals.
Weather is affected miserably due to global warming and this makes living more challenging for animals
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Posted by admin on May 7th, 2012

Something unique always happens at Thailand’s best zoo–Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Few Sundays ago there was a spectacular event named as “Tigers Love Their Jungle – Fish Love Their Sea” which was magnificently supported with corporation from esteemed authorities namely ESSO Sriracha, the Institute of Marine Science of Burapa University and Sattahip Navy Base.
Major focus of this project was to provide society to teach people and educate, precisely students who gathered from nine different schools.
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Posted by admin on May 1st, 2012

Common Palm Civet goes by several other names such as Mentawai Palm, Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus, or by Toddy Cat. They belong to Viverridae family. As per the studies of IUSN Common Palm Civet are spread across many regions and they have wider range of habitats. Common Palm Civets are hunted in China for their meat. Civet’s droppings help to harvest coffee. They come out at night to find their mouth-watering meal.
Distribution: They are spread across many regions such as central, south and Southeastern
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Posted by admin on April 26th, 2012

This small wild cat is from Felidae family and is also recognized by the scientific name ‘Prionailuraus Bengalensis’. They are smaller than the African big cats. Body of Leopard Cat is covered by spotted coat. Leopard cat is a smooth climber, who skillfully uses their gifted talent to hunt animals.
Fur of these cats varies from yellow to silver grey depending upon their range. There are many subspecies of Leopard Cat such as Sumatrans in Sumatra, Minuta in Philippines and Chinensis in China
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Posted by admin on April 24th, 2012

These Giant Anteaters are the largest of all four anteaters. Scientific name of Giant Anteater is Myrmecophaga Tridactyla and they come from Myrmecophagidae. From their nose-to-tail they are roughly between five to seven feet long and they weigh about 40-100 kg.
Giant Anteater have long nose with narrow head, tiny eyes and curvy ears. They have rough hair which varies from being brown or grey with black stripes across their body up till mid-torso. Bushy tail of Giant Anteater looks amazing considering
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Posted by admin on April 21st, 2012

Summer heat is good in multiple ways and if you have planned to visit one of the best places in Bangkok, you must try the Water Festival at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Bring your friends, family and loved ones to this astonishing zoo and share them lifetime memories in water festival. This is your chance to begin your journey to the jungle as many our already making best of its magnificence.
The beauty of this thrilling zoo has been experienced by many well known politicians. Recently Chonburi MP, ‘Khun
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Posted by admin on April 18th, 2012

These flightless birds are native of Africa and by their huge size it is the largest bird in the world. Life span of an ostrich is about 30–40 years. Ostrich belong from the (flightless) Ratite family. They weigh about 100–160 kg. Their size is 7–9 feet. They cannot fly but have lightning speed of about 70 km per hour when they run. Amongst all the birds Ostriches have the biggest eyes which is 5 inches long. An egg of the ostrich weighs about 1500–2300 grams.
This gigantic birds are quick
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Posted by admin on April 17th, 2012

Bangkok to Pattaya Tour
Besides wildlife safaris, journey to the jungle, after dark safari and animal conservation programs for kids – Khao Kheow Open Zoo is famous for its cost-effective Bangkok to Pattaya tour packages. These packages are scheduled in multiple ways. Some tourists prefer watching places and some of them just want to see few places that cover maximum details.
Bangkok to Pattaya 05 Days – 04 Nights
Day 1 – It begins with early pick up from the Suvarnabhumi Airport by Thong
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