Entrance to Khao Kheow Open Zoo surrounded by lush greenery and a large wooden sign.
Baby pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.
Child feeding deer at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.
Pygmy hippo walking on sandy ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
Child in a jeep with a lion at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.
White lion resting on a wooden platform at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
Meerkats huddled together at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Tickets to Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Pattaya

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Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

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The Khao Kheow Open Zoo is a unique zoo in Pattaya that is dedicated to the ethical and humane treatment of its animals. Explore the large and spacious zoo which hosts animal species from all across the globe, and learn more about them at the zoo's interactive show and animal feeding sessions.

Visit the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, which offers a spacious and natural-like environment for its animals.

See the huge range of animal species that reside at the zoo, with specimens from all corners of the world.

Learn more about the animals at the interactive shows and animal feedings held at the zoo.

Don't forget to meet the internet's most loved baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, and watch her in action!

Admission to the Khao Khew Zoo

Hotel transfers

Other personal expenses

Tram and Night Safari

Entrance to Khao Kheow Open Zoo surrounded by lush greenery and a large wooden sign.

Entrance to Khao Kheow Open Zoo surrounded by lush greenery and a large wooden sign.

Visit Thailand's first zoo, home to more than 8,000 animals spread over 300 species from all over the globe! The animals at this unique open zoo live in uncaged, open enclosures, which provides them with plenty of space and humane living conditions. The three key goals of the zoo are conservation, research, and education, and with these goals in mind, the Khao Khew provides a humane environment where visitors and children can learn more about the wildlife that reside here.

Explore the Savanna with zebras and giraffes, see the lions and tigers at the Cats Complex, and wander through the aviary and deer park. You can also join in at the animal feeding sessions, watch a penguin parade, see the nocturnal wildlife in the zoo after dark, as well as ride an elephant! You can also see Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo who has gone viral on the internet for her adorable anger at the Khao Khew Open Zoo! With so many things to do, what are you waiting for? Come, visit the Khao Khew zoo and enjoy a day out at this wonderful zoo with your friends and family!

Baby pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

Baby pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

Child feeding deer at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

Child feeding deer at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

Pygmy hippo walking on sandy ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Pygmy hippo walking on sandy ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Important Information

  • This activity is valid only for non-Thai passport holders

  • Do not bring pets of any kind into the zoo, unless there are special circumstances. Make sure to notify authorities before, if necessary.

  • Smoking and drinking inside the zoo premises is prohibited.

Timings

  • Daily: 8am to 5pm (Last entry at 3pm)

Elephant Show

  • Mon to Fri: 11am & 2:30pm

  • Sat, Sun, & public holidays: 11am, 12:30pm & 1:20pm

Penguin Parade

  • Mon to Fri: 10am & 2pm

  • Sat, Sun & public holidays: 10am, 2pm & 3:30pm

Flying Parade

  • Daily: 10:30am & 2:30pm

Feeding Show

  • Daily: 11:30am, 1pm & 3pm
Child in a jeep with a lion at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

Child in a jeep with a lion at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand.

White lion resting on a wooden platform at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

White lion resting on a wooden platform at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

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FAQs

Smoking and drinking within the premises of the zoo are prohibited.
Yes, you can attend an Elephant Show held from Monday to Friday at 11 am and 2:30 pm, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:20 pm.
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo operates daily from 8 am to 5 pm, with last entry permitted at 3 pm.
The admission fee includes access to explore the zoo's various animal exhibits and participate in interactive shows and feeding sessions. It does not cover hotel transfers, tram services, Night Safari visits, or other personal expenses.
Key attractions include the Savanna with its zebras and giraffes, the Cats Complex housing lions and tigers, aviaries, deer parks, animal feeding sessions, and meeting Moo Deng, the internet-famous baby pygmy hippo.
Yes, there is an opportunity to view a Penguin Parade during your visit. The specific timings are not detailed here but can be explored upon arrival or through additional resources provided by the zoo.
Tickets are valid exclusively for non-Thai passport holders.
Pets are not allowed inside the zoo unless there are special circumstances. Authorities should be notified if necessary.
The zoo houses over 8,000 animals across 300 species from around the world in open enclosures that mimic natural habitats. Highlights include exploring the Savanna with zebras and giraffes, visiting the Cats Complex for lions and tigers, wandering through aviaries and deer parks, and participating in animal feeding sessions.
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo focuses on three key objectives: conservation of species, research into wildlife behaviors and needs, and education for visitors about global biodiversity.
On Mondays to Fridays, the elephant show takes place at 11 am and again at 2:30 pm.
You can join interactive shows and animal feeding sessions, as well as watch a penguin parade.
No, hotel transfers are not included; they're considered a personal expense.
Smoking and drinking are prohibited within the zoo premises.
Pets are not allowed in the zoo unless there are special circumstances. You must notify authorities beforehand if necessary.
Your admission includes entry into the Khao Kheow Zoo, where you can explore various animal exhibits and participate in scheduled activities like feeding sessions and shows.
The zoo operates daily from 8 am to 5 pm, with the last entry permitted at 3 pm.
You'll find more than 8,000 animals across over 300 species from around the world, including zebras and giraffes in the Savanna, lions and tigers at the Cats Complex, as well as various birds in the aviary.
Don’t forget to see Moo Deng, the internet-famous baby pygmy hippo!
These tickets are valid only for non-Thai passport holders.

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