Dusit Zoo

The city's main zoo is located in Dusit district, close to Vimanmek Palace on Ratwithi Road. The 19-hectare site was once a private botanical garden for King Rama V. Today, much of the original tropical flora can still be found and the lush gardens make an ideal retreat from the city streets.

The zoo accommodates a large number of mammal, reptile and bird species, including some of the rare Southeast Asian animals such as the Siamese crocodile, gaur, Sumatran rhinoceros, lesser mouse deer and the tiger. Animals popular with the kids such as hippos, bears, monkeys and the like can all be viewed.

Other activities include elephant rides and animal-feeding shows. Paddle boats can be hired to go out on the lake at the center of the zoo. A bird aviary and restaurants serving reasonably priced Thai food flank the lake.

Dusit Zoo is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm everyday with a 20 baht admission fee. For more information, call (662) 281-2000, 281-1039.

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