Bangkok Parks and Zoos - Tourist Attractions in Bangkok

Bangkok Park

:: Lumphini Park
This is the biggest park located in the center of business area and bordered by Rama IV Road, Sarasin Road and Witthayu Road. The park is popular among city dwellers who come to jog and practise Chinese Tai Chi. The artificial lake in the center is perfect for paddling. Musical shows are sometimes held in this spacious park.

:: Chatuchak Park
Situated next to the better known Chatuchak Weekend Market on Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak Park is a nicely landscaped park and is considered the major park of Bangkok. This is a nice spot for relaxing after an exhausting shopping at the market.
King Rama IX Royal Park
The 200-acre park on Si Nakharin Road commemorates His Majesty King Rama IX’s 60th birthday in 1987. It comprises extensive botanical gardens, and a building displaying the works and life of King Rama IX. Admission fee is 10 baht.

:: Saranrom Park
It is an old park, originally a garden in the Saranrom Palace. It is not a big park but its perfect location makes it a good spot for relaxing after a visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. An old European style fountain faces the main gate. There are also some monuments including the memorial of Queen Sunantha Kumarirat who is King Rama V’s beloved consort.

:: Benchasiri Park
Located next to Emporium Shopping Center on Sukhumvit Road, the park was established to honor Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th birthday. It is a small but well kept and beautifully designed park.

Bangkok Zoos

:: Safari World
This is located at Km.9, Ram Indra Road, Minburi. The area of 170 acres is divided into 2 parts : the Safari Park and the Marine Park. The Safari Park has a large variety of wildlife in natural habitat. Visitors can drive their own cars, or have a look from Safari World’s coach. In the Marine Park, visitors can enjoy performances of well-trained animals like dolphins, birds, seals, and monkeys. Open daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

:: Dusit Zoo
was formerly a part of the Royal Dusit Garden Palace, called Khao Din Wana, which was set up by King Rama V as his private botanical garden. In 1938, the Royal Thai government under Field Marshal P. Pibunsongkhram, then prime minister, asked the King for the land to set up the zoo for the public. King Rama VIII granted the land and the government appointed the Bangkok Municipality to the build the zoo in March 1938. The zoo was turned over to the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand in 1954.

Roles of Dusit Zoo

1. Bring people in contact with animals for educational and recreational purposes.

2. Reasonability in the welfare, caring and breeding of animals to prevent extinction.

3. Ensure the animals' quarters are as comfortable as their natural habitat.

4. Produce a zoo environment which serves truly as place of recreation and relaxation.

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