Usual perception when some one hears mention of this large antelope is that they live in the water or something similar of this sort. However this is not entirely true. They prefer aquatic areas more because to survive from their predators and this is the prime reason why they are in the waters. Waterbuck is known as Kobus Ellipsiprymnus by the scientific name.
Waterbuck is a large antelope from Bovidae family. They have curvy ears and lines of white patches above the eyes, nose, throat, and mouth. Read more [...]
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 [...]
Waterbuck – Curvy Horned Antelope
Posted by admin on April 12th, 2012
Usual perception when some one hears mention of this large antelope is that they live in the water or something similar of this sort. However this is not entirely true. They prefer aquatic areas more because to survive from their predators and this is the prime reason why they are in the waters. Waterbuck is known as Kobus Ellipsiprymnus by the scientific name.
Waterbuck is a large antelope from Bovidae family. They have curvy ears and lines of white patches above the eyes, nose, throat, and mouth. Read more [...]
Jungle Rainforest Tour Thailand
Posted by admin on April 10th, 2012
Nature is something that happened when we were figuring out what is the weather like.
There are things that can only be felt and experienced when you are around Mother Nature. Life is beautiful when we start appreciating things in their natural form. Thailand’s rainforest is well known because it’s spread wide across the jungles. Tourists from around the world visit Khao Kheow Open Zoo to feel the amazing gift of nature’s treasures.
Visitors get three hours of Canopy rainforest adventure Read more [...]
Family Adventures In Pattaya
Posted by admin on April 9th, 2012
It’s that time of the year when you want to pack your bags with some necessary items and hit the road where you feel happy and relaxed. Our warm welcome wishes to everyone who visits Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Our journey to the jungle is rated as one of the best place for the family adventures in Pattaya.
These magnificent adventures include jungle trekking, after-dark safari, zip line adventures, breakfast with Suriya (The friendly Orangutan), and special educative programs for students and offers Read more [...]
Minster Mr. Sakda Nopasit at Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Posted by admin on April 3rd, 2012
A good cause attracts positivity and inspires many kind-hearted folks to contribute towards the society. This generous act was displayed last Friday by the Minister for Nature and the Environment Mr. Sakda Nopasit.
Mr. Nopasit visited Chonburi and it certainly allowed environmental minister to share his passion about wildlife and other related eco-friendly activities. His surprise visit at Bangkok’s best zoo Khao Kheow Open Zoo was greatly appreciated. It shows his intentions about saving environment. Read more [...]
Saltwater Crocodile
Posted by admin on March 30th, 2012
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles on earth. They are from Crocodylidae family and they are also known as Crocodylus Porosus by scientific name. Besides they also go by many other names such as Baya, Subwater Crocodile, Kone Huala, and Rawing crocodile. They are considered as one of the most dangerous reptiles not only for birds, and animals, but also for the humans.
Most typical behavior is that they wait and slowly reach to their prey and suddenly grabs them in a lightning speed.
Distribution: Read more [...]
Pattaya Street Kids – A Memorable Moment In Khao Kheow Zoo
Posted by admin on March 28th, 2012
It’s amazing how some thoughts turns into actions and ends by enlightening someone’s life. Sometimes life creates unforgettable moments that are simply beyond any ones imaginations.
Today Journey to the jungle is delighted to share one of the most touching moments that exhibits how little generosity can result in a soul-touching experience for giver as well for receiver. We have been notified that Thailand based sponsors ‘Tom and Tim’ have responsibly fulfilled their commitment towards the Read more [...]
Khao Kheow Forest Zoo: Enjoy Wildlife Adventure
Posted by admin on March 27th, 2012
Are looking for the best place to spend your time with your family, friends and other loved ones in Bangkok? Come let us show take you to the place where your senses stay relaxed in the warmth and kindness of Mother Nature. Spend your precious time in the wild and enchanting jungle life and feel the embrace sublime Journey To The Jungle.
Wandering around the lush green bushes often make visitors hungry as wolf, stay back and just relax. Khao Kheow understands over all requirements that an individual Read more [...]
Two-toed Sloth
Posted by admin on March 26th, 2012
Sloth Facts
They are Megalonychidae family. Two-toed sloths spend maximum time of their lives in hanging around the trees, doing all sorts of activities such as eating, mating as well as even mating. They are slow moving mammals. They have a tiny body which is about 60-70 centimeters. Gestation period of Two-toed Sloth is anytime between six to twelve months.
These Two-toed sloths have life span between 30-40 years. They have an unbelievably sleeping capacity which at times goes upto 15 hours per Read more [...]
Slow Loris: Swinging Beauties
Posted by admin on March 22nd, 2012
Biological ranking of Slow Loris (Genus) is Nycticebus Coucang. They are gifted climbers who are proficient enough to hang themselves with their merely by their feet when needed. They are short and covered by either grey or white fur, depending upon their range. As compared to Slender Loris they are larger by size. Lifespan is 20 years.
The most threatening fact about these wonderful species is that they are endangered because certain companies use them as exotic pets or for medicines. Gestation Read more [...]
Jungle Trekking: Walk of Wild
Posted by admin on March 21st, 2012
Best way to experience nature’s beautiful creations is by walking around it. Often times travelers try to cover distance thinking they would get more places to see, which may seem as an effective plan, however these ideas prevent visitors to see many places in details. Making sure what you want to see in details is the most essential part of traveling.
Jungle Trekking at Khao Kheow Open Zoo includes walk on the uneven grounds of lush green jungle, rivers, tents and mountains. Ecotourism involves Read more [...]
Plains Zebra
Posted by admin on March 17th, 2012
Zebra Facts Plains zebras (Equus Burchelli) are the most widely spread Zebras. They are mammals belonging to Equidae family. They are famously recognized as species from horse family. Zebras have black stripes across their white coated body. These black stripes help zebras to disguise predators. These zebras have threats not only by their predators such as lions, hyenas but also by many human activities.
Plains zebras are extremely social animals. As per the IUCN, Plains Zebras are widely populated. Read more [...]
Hippopotamus – The Mammoth River Horse
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2012
Hippopotamus
This giant mammal hails from the hippopotamidae family. The reason why Greeks named them as ‘Water Horse’ is because these mammals love being in the water. In spite of weighing between 2200–3600 kg hippos have a massive capacity to stand in the water for about 15-16 hours daily. This is precisely to keep their body temperature under control under the blazing sun.
Hippopotamus are tall mammals of six feet. Their nostrils and eyes are above on their head which allows them to breathe Read more [...]
