Kanchanaburi Safari Park and Open Zoo
Elephants. Probably the first thing you will think about Thailand. Though this sounds true, but if by any means you might come across Kanchanaburi there is a Safari Park that you can visit.
28 kilometers away from the city — the Safari Park in Kanchanaburi is an open zoo nestled in a vast natural landscape which houses camels, tigers, leopard, lions, elephants, parrots, deer, zebras, giraffe, flamingo, ostrich, llamas, and a wide varieties of different species waiting for you to witness and interact with.
Some of the animals living here have been rescued, and are now well taken care of by park volunteers and animal experts. If you are very fond of big cats, we highly recommend you to spend half a day here, learning about them, and interacting with them up close.
The elephant and crocodile show runs every day and is one of the most awaited performance that highlights the witty and talented presentation of these creatures. Before you proceed to the tour proper, there are bananas, vegetables, carrots, etc that are available for sale to feed the animals. The driver will then take you slowly, guiding you through each section and help you to take photos.
Kanchanaburi Safari Park was built based on Mr. Pun-yah Prasopsookchokemanee passion, love, and kindness towards animals. He aims for the safari park to become a learning platform for students and environmental education centers throughout the country. They also accept volunteers in the Safari that helps and spend time with the rescued animals especially the monkeys that have been rescued in the past. The volunteers help them to heal the past traumas they experienced outside the Safari.
If you have your own transportation you can roam around the zoo by yourself but it is recommended to take the zoo bus to fully enjoy the view and have a chance to interact with the wild creatures. Don’t be surprised if the giraffes will start approaching the bus to look for baskets of bananas and other fruits that they know you bought for them.
The open safari also houses some of the Asiatic Black Bear, Bengal Tiger, African Lion, Leopard that has been rescued in the past.
If you would like to have your own transportation to go and roam around the Open Zoo proper and visit the Park on your own pace and time, we can arrange a private transport for your convenience from your place and back.
Enjoy and treat yourself for some Jumanji-like experience while you are in Thailand!
Kanchanaburi Safari Park
Address: 40/2 Moo 5, Tambon Nongkum, Bo Phloi District, Kanchanaburi 71160 Thailand
Opening Hours: 9am to 5 pm daily. Closed on public holidays.
Contact: (034) 678225
Website: http://www.safaripark-kan.com/
Ticket Price: 550baht (adult) and 350baht (child)
