Barn Owl Facts
Also known by the name Common Barn Owl and they are widely spread across the world except polar and desert regions. Barn Owl has heart-shape like facial disk, however no ear tufts or long hairs. Barn owl is beautiful blended with white, golden brown and black colored speck. Sexes of these owls can be differentiated by the arrangement of colors and weight. The measurement of their size across with world differs.
In ancient era; owls were considered as bad omens and as a witchcraft 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 [...]
Barn Owl: Mid-Night’s Beauty
Posted by admin on February 1st, 2012
Barn Owl Facts
Also known by the name Common Barn Owl and they are widely spread across the world except polar and desert regions. Barn Owl has heart-shape like facial disk, however no ear tufts or long hairs. Barn owl is beautiful blended with white, golden brown and black colored speck. Sexes of these owls can be differentiated by the arrangement of colors and weight. The measurement of their size across with world differs.
In ancient era; owls were considered as bad omens and as a witchcraft Read more [...]
Bengal Tiger: Save – The Dying Beauty
Posted by admin on January 25th, 2012
Bengal Tiger Facts
A reddish orange carnivore (i.e. consumes meat) cat, hunts prey biting on their neck and this makes them weak in just one quick shot. Bengal Tigers can be as large as 3 meter long and their tail length may go up to 3 feet, weighs round about 200 Kg. Bengal Cat is large animal with narrow black, grey and brown stripes on their body. The underside of this beautiful animal is white and slightly creamy. Bengal Tigers have charming icy blue eyes look scary, when tigers are hungry.
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Reticulated Python – The Striped King
Posted by admin on January 20th, 2012
Python Facts
This magical snake gets name from its hypnotizing colors and pattern of its scales. Its name has been coined as per the intersecting lines across python’s body. Reticulated Python can be found in Southeast Asia i.e. Myanmar and India. This snake goes by the name, ‘Regal Python’ wherein ‘regal’ means the king. With its long size, Reticulated Python is considered as world’s longest snake. They are thin and not too heavy.
Large female spices of reticulated pythons have Read more [...]
Puma/Cougar: Silent Hunter
Posted by admin on January 16th, 2012
Puma-Cougar
This breed of cat is known by several names such as Puma, Mountain cat, Mountain Lion, Catamount or Panther. Its name varies from places. This slender heavy cat is capable of surprising any size of species. Puma loves hunting down prey and they are extremely quick on their feet, when need arises. Males are bigger than females.
Pumas are nocturnal prefer activities at dusk and dawn. Mostly during limited daytime. They don’t roar, but have other vocal capacities, and both sexes have Read more [...]
African Serval: Fearless Cat from Africa
Posted by admin on January 12th, 2012
African Servals are medium sized cat weighing 35 lbs approx. and with golden coats having bold black rosettes. They have beautiful long ears and lean legs. Servals are categorized as an animal whose population is lesser, compared to other cats hence the name ‘lesser cat’. It’s highly recommended that Servals must not be mixed along with bigger cats; even though they have appearance that is similar to Cheetah, they’re distinctively different from that species.
You can differentiate between Read more [...]
Binturong: Furry Beauty
Posted by admin on January 4th, 2012
Binturong Fact
Binturong has several names such as Arctictis binturong, Asian Bearcat, the Palawan Bearcat, or just the Bearcat. These species come from Viverridae family which includes Mongooses, Fossa, civets and genets. Binturong is considered as solitary and nocturnal animal. Earlier Binturongs were found easily in thick jungles but unfortunately now it’s rare find.
Binturongs are heavy and large animals with furry skin and color wise they are either black, brown and grey. They have scent Read more [...]
Happy New Year 2012: Khao Kheow Zoo (Best Zoo in Bangkok)
Posted by admin on January 1st, 2012
Warm Wishes, We are privileged to invite, all of you wildlife adventurer, to the best zoo in Bangkok, so get ready to have an ecstatic time of your life, before you start missing the year 2011. Khao Kheow Zoo has had quite a remarkable year this year as well, with lots of thrills and adventures, offering absolutely mesmerizing wildlife experiences.
Before you get confused and start thinking about your New Year resolutions, prepare yourself for one of the most memorable moments of your life and plan Read more [...]
Spotted Hyena: Laughing Predators
Posted by admin on December 28th, 2011
Spotted Hyena Facts
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is known as laughing Hyena. They are carnivorous mammals from family Hyaenidae. Spotted Hyenas are considered as cowardly scavengers but they are smart and sharp animals. It’s quite amazing to see how these hyenas hunt massive animals such as Zebras and strong mammoth buffalos.
Spotted Hyenas live in a large community known as clans. They often consume food, which is leftover of other animals and birds. They have mind blowing techniques Read more [...]
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Posted by admin on December 25th, 2011
The season of festivity is right here and we are thrilled to let you know about our adventurous shows. We wish all you lovely wildlife explorer a very happy holidays and hope you are having wonderful time with your loved ones in this Christmas season.
We believe, ‘Jungle is the best place to explore charm of wilderness without too much of human elements.’ It’s a scintillating experience, which remains fresh in our memories for years. Series of Khao Kheow zoo shows educates and motivates visitors Read more [...]
Eagle: The Fearless Bird
Posted by admin on December 20th, 2011
Eagle Facts
Normally when people talk or imagine about eagles all they can recollect is a big large bird who hunts by using smart and deadly tactics.
This fearless bird comes from the family of Accipitridae. Several progressive countries have used symbols of eagle’s bended beaks and wicked claws on their flags. Eagle is considered as sign of power, freedom, and strength.
Eagle is a bird with the sharp vision and is blessed with the brisk flying speed. The magical ability to view things from Read more [...]
Spot-billed Pelican: The Flying Beauty
Posted by admin on December 14th, 2011
Spot-billed Pelican:
Comparatively small pelican, however a large bird and is mostly white, with a grey crest, hindneck and with beautiful brownish tail. It catches fish in its big bill pouch, while swimming at the surface. Spot-billed Pelican are colonial breeder, often breeds along with other water-birds with nests on low trees near wetlands. These species were earlier used by fishermen in the parts of Bengal as decoys for a particular fish. They are also known as Grey Pelican (Pelecanus Philippensis).
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo – Fasten Your Seat Belts
Posted by admin on December 2nd, 2011
Glory of jungle is felt through the air, which grips wilderness and smoothens soul with heart-pounding experience. Khao Kheow open zoo takes you close to the purest form of nature, with its scintillating treasures that holds your attention.
At Khao Kheow Open Zoo your life time is not only spend on sightseeing but also to visualize inner beauty of jungle. As you walk around various places of our zoo, you would experience, the peace in the presence of nature. It gives you feeling about the magnificent Read more [...]
