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 [...]
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 [...]
Clouded Leopards of Thailand Deliver offspring in USA
Posted by admin on April 15th, 2013
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 [...]
The Royal Successors: Introducing Lion Cubs In The Zoo
Posted by admin on April 15th, 2013
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 [...]
Suk San Wan Songkran: “Happy Songkran Day”
Posted by admin on April 13th, 2013
The traditional Thai New Year is called Songkaran. It occurs in the hottest period of the year which happens to be at the end of the dry season. Songkran was earlier calculated based on the solar calendar; hence the date varied each year. But now it has been fixed on 13th April to 16th April of every year.
The Songkran festival is considered to be a new life. During this festival people devote themselves into the act of merit making. It simply means doing good deeds to earn the blessings of God Read more [...]
Nature, Glamour and Surprises: Defining Pattaya Tours
Posted by admin on April 10th, 2013
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo of Thailand is a naturalist’s paradise. The warm hospitality of the zoo simply ads to the wonderful experience that you are about to have. Check into our camping resorts and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the Green Hills Restaurant. Spend your first day of the trip, soaking in the beauty of nature. Explore the sightseeing safari at the day time where you witness a large variety of wild creatures in the Bird aviary, Australasia, Lemur Land, Penguin Parade, Bird & Friend Read more [...]
The Cute Rodents: Particolored Flying Squirrel
Posted by admin on April 9th, 2013
Particolored flying squirrel (Hylopetes Alboniger) are vastly populated and they are just getting doubled all the time therefore they are one of least concerned Rodents as per the study of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Now it still does matter because one would not know when it may tremble down just like other species.
In spite of rich distribution it is seldom presumed that Particolored flying squirrel’s count is not recorded hence there is no concrete evidence of their Read more [...]
A Float The Historic Province of Ayutthaya; ‘Thungbuachom Floating Market’
Posted by admin on April 8th, 2013
There couldn’t have been a much better occasion than the popular Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya world heritage fair to introduce a brand new tourist attraction in Thailand. Honorable Permanent-Secretary for Transport, Mr. Wichien Pojphosri, conducted the unveiling of “Thungbuachom Floating Market”.
The market offers a wide range of products and recreational activities for tourist. One can scan through the several floating shops selling souvenirs, farm produce and local delicacies or visit the miniature Read more [...]
Flying Now Becomes Simpler: Air Asia Opened Office in South Pattaya
Posted by admin on April 8th, 2013
There is good news for all those who travel by airways as now air traveling has come closer to you. Discount airline Air Asia has inaugurated an office in Pattaya. Most of the booking takes place online or through telecommunication these days but a opening a office for personal interface for the customers is a smart move by Air Asia. This office is targeted at giving customers a more personal attention and getting better feedback.
Sales manager Nattapol Banphakan claims it to be the first full-fledged Read more [...]
Remembering the Gems of Our History
Posted by admin on April 6th, 2013
The greatest day of Thailand’s history is here. The Chakri Memorial Day, as we all know is a day to commemorate Chakri Dynasty. Chakri Dynasty has given Thailand a series of great noble kings. Thailand was formerly known as Siam. The kingdom of Siam was under the Burmese attack. Burmese troops brutally destroyed the region of Ayutthaya. A brave young man of noble Ayutthaya descent named Thong Duang took the lead. Together with the rebels he overthrew and replaced King Taaksin and regained Siam Read more [...]
Ride Your Way to a Greener Planet: “Bangkok Bike 2013”
Posted by admin on April 5th, 2013
When was the last time you rode your bicycle? Do you think bicycles are only for small children? Well then you are wrong. Unpack your cycle, clean it, polish it and fix all its spare parts because one of Thailand’s biggest biking tours is here. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and NCC Exhibition Organisers (NEO) are putting together a great event called ‘the Bangkok Bike 2013’. The bike tour will be conducted from 2-5 May 2013 at Hall 4, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
This tour is a hope to Read more [...]
Magical inking in Thailand: Thailand’s Magic Tattoo Festival
Posted by admin on April 4th, 2013
As most of us know tattooing is an ancient art and prevalent in almost all the cultures across the globe, it is also in Thailand. Every culture has some unique ritual or story. In Thailand during the spring, thousands of believers come to Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Prathom province which is around 80 km (50 miles) away from Bangkok.
Getting tattoo at this festival is unlike any other tattoo experience. Here you need to have deep faith in the religious outlook. People flock to this place to get tattooed Read more [...]
Welcome The Songkran Splendors
Posted by admin on April 3rd, 2013
Songkran, the Thai New Year is around the corner. It is the most important festival of Thailand and the most awaited celebrations not only for Thai citizens but also for tourists. Tourists, who crave for authentic Thai experience, participate in these celebrations every year.
Hence post observing such trends, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as come up with a brilliant idea. TAT is organizing special celebrations in Bangkok and 12 other provinces especially for tourists. The main objective is Read more [...]
Congratulations!! Winners of ‘Amazing Birds Photo Contest’
Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2013
As we all knew, Khao Kheow Open Zoo had conducted the ‘Amazing Birds photo contest’ since 26th Dec 2012, the competition got over on 28th Feb 2013. It garnered an enthusiastic response of 163 entries. It was reassuring to see so many talented photographers and nature enthusiast. On Sunday 31st march 2013 our honorable Assistant Director of the zoo, Mr. Khun A-pi-det Sing-ha-se-nee, presented the winners of the competition. From the total 163 entries, 10 finalists were selected. The first three Read more [...]
