Activities Dusit Zoo
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Known locally as 'Khao Din', Dusit Zoo is Thailand's very first zoo, and has been a sanctuary to some 1,600 animals for more than 60 years. Covering a total area of 188,800 square metres, Dusit Zoo is a full-function animal park complete with facilities like an animal hospital, zoo museum and educational centre, sightseeing train, activity ground and cafeteria - to name but a few.
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok (Thailand) is located on Rama V road, on a flat terrain close to the Parliament. It started out as part of the Royal Dusit Garden Palace, set up by Rama V as his private botanical garden. It was converted into a municipal zoological garden i 1938, and from 1954 it has been under administration by the Zoological Park Organization (together with the zoos of Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Sonkhla and Nakhon Ratchasima). The area is 47.2 acres or 17 ha, and a quarter of it is taken up by lakes. The animals are generally sorted according to species. For instance the zoo has one of the worlds best collections of gibbon species, and they are placed together.
Alternatively, for a quick observation, there are hop on the tram ride, a mini-train that takes you around the park in a breezy 20 minutes (10 baht for kids, 20 for adults). If time is not your concern, an easy stroll in a clockwise direction is a guarantee that you'll see everything the park has to offer.
Animals from far and wide are featured at the park. Different types of monkeys, hippopotamus, alligators, tigers, and lions together with rare breeds (for Thailand) like penguins, camels, wallabies, and kangaroos are kept here. Some of other highlights include African Savanna, the area where giraffes, ostriches, and zebras roam, Nocturnal House, Reptile House, Pheasants Aviary, Hawks Exhibit, Elephants House, and an impressive Play Land, where many rides are available for your children's laughs and giggles. The park also features impressive lakes, and at a very small fee, you can enjoy boat peddling and feed the fish at the same time!
The animals are generally sorted according to species. For instance the zoo has one of the worlds best collections of gibbon species, and they are placed together. Likewise there is a row of deer and a bird island. You will find, of course the large mammals of the area, such as indian elephants, rhinos and tapirs. One of the most popular sights however is the hippo group, especially when the animals are feed.
Food is in abundance in the park. Highly recommended is the Food Centre, a large and convenient cafeteria where a great variety of local dishes and desserts can be enjoyed. There are also a 7 Eleven, a KFC, a Mama (instant noodles) stand, ice cream parlours, and refreshment kiosks dotted around the zoo. You can even bring your own food and have a picnic as there's plenty of shady gardens and benches.
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