Khao Kheow Open Zoo gives a unique look and feel of nature. It is located in the rolling hills of Bang Phra Precinct, and it is spread out over 2,000 acres of land. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo serves as a sanctuary with more than 300 species of animals with a population of 6000 lives. Since the place is so large, visitors are allowed to bring their own cars and motorbike (you can also rent some golf carts for 100 baht); an easy to follow map is also provided upon arrival.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is not really a safari park, the animals have plenty of space and the bigger beasts are surrounded by moats, so there isn’t the feeling that they are hemmed in.

Each area has signs in Thai and English to explain what you’re looking at, and there are several hands-on features for youngsters and longer explanations for adults. The cats’ complex is particularly well presented, with lots of detail about each animal’s natural habitat, diet, and life expectancy.

Fees:
Adult -Bt 30
Children -Bt 5
Vehicle -Bt 30
Bicycle -Bt 10
235 Moo 7, Tumbom Bang Phra, Umphur Sri Racha in Chon Buri Province ( a 45 minute drive from Pattaya); and opens every day fr 8am-6pm. Tel (038) 298 188