The Hawaiian Monk Seal is also known by its scientific name Monachus Schauinslandi. It comes from an earless seal family called Phocidae. The conservation status of these beautiful Hawaiian Monk seal is a big issue. They are critically endangered as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature and animals. The concerned authorities must really find quick solutions to tackle this situation before planet earth lose them forever.
The name Hawaiian Monk Seal is derived by the folds of seal’s 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 [...]
Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus Schauinslandi)
Posted by admin on July 3rd, 2013
The Hawaiian Monk Seal is also known by its scientific name Monachus Schauinslandi. It comes from an earless seal family called Phocidae. The conservation status of these beautiful Hawaiian Monk seal is a big issue. They are critically endangered as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature and animals. The concerned authorities must really find quick solutions to tackle this situation before planet earth lose them forever.
The name Hawaiian Monk Seal is derived by the folds of seal’s Read more [...]
The Wild Side of Thailand
Posted by admin on July 2nd, 2013
Besides being famous for its variety of flea markets, sparkling hotel, nightclubs and architectural work and heritage, temples, churches and monasteries Thailand is also widely known for its wildlife treasures. This aspect is mostly known by the photographers, artists, painters and for apparent reasons wildlife enthusiasts.If you plan to explore the wildlife in Thailand make sure you visit the best zoo of Bangkok the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The spectacular journey to the jungle is an award winning show Read more [...]
Howler Monkey – The Mischievous Creature
Posted by admin on June 29th, 2013
Monkeys fascinates people regardless whether they are caged in a zoo, performing in a circus or jumping around in an open jungle. Monkeys are the most mischievous animals. Howler Monkeys are the largest new age monkeys and they are found in central and south America.
Howler Monkeys are the most loudest
Earlier Howler Monkeys were considered from Cebidae family but now Atelidae
They are the first ones to notify if someone enters the territories
They prefer being at the treetops
Do not Read more [...]
Doubly Wild!! : Birth of 2 Wildebeest Calves @ Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Posted by admin on June 27th, 2013
It was the most heavenly site at the zoo last week. The zoo staff witnessed the birth of two beautiful and healthy wildebeest calves. The male calf was born on 15th June early in the morning where as the female calf was born on 16th June. The veterinary team examined the two newborns and declared them absolutely healthy and safe. The babies are in the African Savanna zone currently with their mothers. The African Savanna zone of Khao Kheow Open Zoo currently shelters 5 wildebeest comprising of Read more [...]
Mountain Lion facts: The Beautiful Cat
Posted by admin on June 21st, 2013
There is a beautiful example of looking at the lives of wild animals. In this case Mountain Cat’s life in the jungle they are wild, fierce and frightening, however when you see them in the cage you would know that slowly wilderness escapes from them. Being in the cage slowly eliminates those wild qualities of animals. This does not mean that animals turns out to be total vegetarians.
Mountain Lions are also known as cougar, puma (Puma Concolor) and catamount. These wild mammalia are from Felidae Read more [...]
Touring The Jungles of Thailand
Posted by admin on June 17th, 2013
Do you like wild animals, birds and other wildlife adventures? If this is what you intend to do when you book your packages for Thailand Jungle Tours then you are requested to visit Khao Kheow Open Zoo and choose your suitable package. One of the most significant reasons being is it the best place in Bangkok that offers perfect combinations of adventure and delightfulness.
Journey to the jungle is a spectacular service by Bangkok’s best zoo Khao Kheow Open Zoo and this where all the excitement Read more [...]
Not a Child’s Play! Education Training Course @ Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Posted by admin on June 12th, 2013
To run a zoo is as much a responsibility as fun it sounds. And to be able to take up this responsibility with good confidence and technical skills an educational training course for zoo personnel was launched on Monday at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Being a zoo staff not only requires love for wildlife and nature but also immense patience. Handling animals is like handling small children; they can’t speak and can be unpredictable.
Hence this was a week long program with an aim to help improve Read more [...]
Celebrating True Patriotism: Happy Dragon Day!
Posted by admin on June 12th, 2013
It is said that the dragon boat festival started more than 2,000 years ago on the banks of rivers that gushed through the valleys of southern China. The festival was celebrated to ensure soil fertility and healthy, abundant crops. The most acclaimed deities of Chinese culture, the dragons were worshiped in order to avert misfortune and cause good rainfall. The dragons in Asia have traditionally been a symbol of water. They are said to rule the rivers and seas and dominate the clouds and rains. The Read more [...]
One World, One Ocean: Happy World Ocean Day!
Posted by admin on June 8th, 2013
Since the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution officially recognizing June 8th as World Oceans Day in 2009, several countries in the world have celebrated this day annually. The World Oceans Day is a method of honoring the water bodies on this planet. As we all know that 70% of earth’s surface is water of which 90% exists only in oceans, it is all the more important to protect our water bodies.
Imagine life without water! Earth is the only planet to hold water and hence sustain Read more [...]
Happy Anniversary!! @ Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Posted by admin on June 5th, 2013
Quite recently Thailand’s most famous zoo, Khao Kheow Open Zoo celebrated its 35th anniversary of the opening and the 75th year of operating in Thailand. This was a very proud moment for the zoo and all its patrons. To celebrate this memorable event a special show was presented to the public on Monday. This show was called “Wildlife Wonderland”. Like the name suggests, exotic wildlife animals were exhibited in a parade by the management and staff. A number of wild animals from all over the Read more [...]
Save Environment, Save Yourselves: Happy World Environment Day!
Posted by admin on June 5th, 2013
No one could be more joyous than us at Khao Kheow Open Zoo on the arrival of 5th June. You ask why? Well of course because it is the World Environment Day. Like every year, this time too, we are planning to celebrate this day with much gusto.
On 5th June 1972 the United Nations held a Conference on the Human Environment that ended on 16th June 1972. The World Environment Day was result of this conference and is thus held on 5th June every year since 1973. The international events of the day are Read more [...]
Look Beyond Ourselves: Enter The Animal Kingdom
Posted by admin on June 4th, 2013
Wilderness attracts adventurers. People seek adventure to attain the feeling of freedom. Khao Kheow Open Zoo is the best place in Bangkok to achieve this core sense of freedom. With huge variety of wildlife, birds and dense greenery this place offers the perfect wilderness setup. The animals in Thailand hail from Africa, Asia, Australia, Malaysia and many other animal rich countries.
The special animal conservation program of Journey to the jungle educates visitors to comprehend different loopholes Read more [...]
