Anyone been there lately? Is it worth a visit?

It is the Trakan Phuet Phoen Tiger Zoo. It only takes an hour or so to visit. I often stop whenever I go to Sam Phan Bok.

It is the Trakan Phuet Phoen Tiger Zoo. It only takes an hour or so to visit. I often stop whenever I go to Sam Phan Bok.

How much time should a first time visitor need to visit Sam Phan Bok?

Not lately. I went a couple years ago. Loved it. We were the only ones there and there were a lot of newborn tigers.

As a resident of Ubon Province didn't ever know there was a zoo. Love to hear from some who knows the place. Have to kids and like to take them to somethings bit different in the area. Jim

I have been there, must have been back in 2007/08. I remember it was cheap to enter, 40 baht?, not many visitors, not well maintained, but had quite a range of animals and birds to look at.

It is still 40 baht. It is best to go early in the morning, before they feed the tigers. They are their most active early. As for Sam Phan Bok, it depends on you how long you need. I can spend a day there exploring easily, but then I go places most people don't go. Most people spend an hour or two to see the main sites. You can also take a longtail on the river to a couple of other sites along the river. These side trips can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. It can be very hot there out on the rocks, so you need to be prepared for this. Also, I would try to find someone that has been there in the last couple of weeks to check the water level. I went once in the rainy season when China had opened their dams and everything was covered with water from bank to bank.

Sounds like a good side trip from ubon for #2 & family ,What other attractions are there besides the zoo, recommend any good isaan restaurants in the area,any info appreciated.

regards songhklasid

Head out of Ubon on the road to Trakan Phutphon & Khemmarat Hwy2050. If I remember correctly it's on the right hand side before Trakan Phutphon.

As a resident of Ubon Province didn't ever know there was a zoo. Love to hear from some who knows the place. Have to kids and like to take them to somethings bit different in the area. Jim

went to sam pan bok last year it was a nice day out but we re christened it sam lan bok "three million holes" as the roads in and out were a nightmare with potholes

scotty

Head out of Ubon on the road to Trakan Phutphon & Khemmarat Hwy2050. If I remember correctly it's on the right hand side before Trakan Phutphon.

As a resident of Ubon Province didn't ever know there was a zoo. Love to hear from some who knows the place. Have to kids and like to take them to somethings bit different in the area. Jim

Thanks for that, when the rains stop will take the kids up for the day and stay in Ubon for a night of beer. Jim

I would love to see some pics?????? My daughter would love a trip to the zoo,