Khon Kaen Zoo

Khon Kaen Zoo is located at No. 88, Mu 8, Tambon Kham Muang, on Khao Suan Kwang. It was officially opened on 28 June, 2013. The mountain is an education centre for the conservation of rare wildlife under the concept of a community forest, in which humans and forests can live harmoniously, as well as, stimulates the local economy, tourism, and employment. The area with the most animals is the “Thung Saen Kwang”, where there are 300 species of deer, barking deer, and Eld’s deer. There are also hundreds of other animals from both domestic and foreign countries (over 50 species), which visitors can watch from the Skywalk. In addition, there is a seal show. The large water park has a swimming pool for adults and children, slider, as well as, 450-metre-long whirlpool. The Khon Kaen Zoo is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee is 100 Baht for adults and 20 Baht for children, respectively. Free admission for children under 120 cm, the elderly, and disabled persons. For educational and camping purposes, advance booking is required. For reservations, Tel. 0 4304 0143, 08 6455 6340, 09 0898 6199. The Zoo also offers accommodation, Tel. 08 6455 6340, or visit www.khonkaen.zoothailand.org. To get there: From Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen, take Highway No. 2 (route to Udon Thani province). Turn right at the intersection in Amphoe Khao Suan Kwang to find the entrance to the Khon Kaen Zoo. Then go straight and cross the railroad tracks and go straight for about 5 kilometres to the Zoo. The total distance from Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen is 56 kilometres.