Popular Post Lannig Posted April 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Hello folks, I just wanted to share my experience of a recent day trip to the Bung Chawak zoo and aquarium in the Suphan Buri province. It's a lovely place for a nice day trip especially for those with kids. Mine really loved it. I drove from the south part of the Kamphaeng Phet province, so it was a bit of a stretch for a day trip but 100% worth the driving. In my opinion, it stands well above many similar places I've visited in Thailand, especially the nearby and quite disappointing Chainat Bird Park. The zoo has a very large sample of animals, some of them rarely seen such as the famous white tigers, the suricates (the kids were delighted to see both Timon and Pumba in a single day LOL), beavers, giraffes that you can hand-feed, a very large bird "house" one can walk into etc. etc... too many to mention. All animals looked clean and well taken care of unlike those I've seen in many zoos in Thailand. The place is nicely set up, with excellent views on the animals. There are a few well-fitted playgrounds for kids inside the zoo as well, which were really enjoyed. Was this coincidental or not? although it was a very, very hot day there was a constant breeze coming from the lake making the temperature very bearable and the longish walks in the zoo not the pain they could have become. Then, there are the two aquariums (one for sea water species and one for fresh water). Only the former one requires buying an extra ticket but it's well worth it. The underwater tunnels are quite a show, really, and there's a astonishing variety of fishes and crustaceans to watch from close. Plus there's a well-sized crocodile farm with the same show you've seen everywhere else (maybe with a more humorous tone than usual this one). The zoo + fresh water aquarium entrance was only 30B for adults and 10B for kids, no double pricing. The sea water aquarium was 150B for thai adults and 100B for kids. Farang price was a bit more, I can't recall how much exactly (200? 250?) because based on my speaking thai and coming with my whole thai family, I've been given the thai price, no questions asked. Nice and refreshing. There are open-air traditional thai restaurants right at the entrance door of the zoo, one can get out and back in. Food was more than decent and surprisingly cheap. Overall a very nice day, everyone was delighted and all this for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended for a day trip if that's within reach of where you are. For those wanting to stay overnight, there's a resort with small bungalow-style housing, including tree houses! No idea about the price and availability, though. I haven't asked. I suspect that advance booking is required. Edited April 26, 2015 by Lannig 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Very nice trip report! I just found a video on the park. Looks great! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5c2Shy0IHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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