Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo and its collection
Chiang Mai Zoo, opened in 1957, is a zoo in Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Billed as the region's first commercial zoo, it dates from 16 June 1977. It is privately run and has two large aquariums.
History
US military advisers arrived in 1950 to train border tribal police. Harold Mason Young, born in Burma to American missionaries, began tending injured animals, and the collection he built up drew visitors. The province allotted 24 acres at the foot of Doi Suthep, and visitors were admitted from 1957.
Animals and collection
Some 400 animal species are represented, among them Humboldt penguins, koalas, Indian rhinoceros, gaur and Indochinese tigers. Two Asian elephants are kept, and three giant pandas were held in the past.
Exhibits
A 133-metre underwater tunnel, then the longest of its kind, opened on 28 October 2008.
What the venue says
- close-up interactions and feeding sessions with species like giraffes and hippos
- Animal and seal presentations
- There are basic snack bars, beverage kiosks, and small local food stalls scattered across the zoo grounds.
- Vehicle parking is available at the entrance gate for a small fee (typically 50 Baht for cars and 10 Baht for motorcycles).
- While main paved pathways offer wheelchair accessibility, many hillside paths and specific enclosures feature stairs or unpaved slopes.
- Utilizing the zoo tram or electric carts is strongly recommended for visitors with limited mobility, seniors, or families with strollers.
Images of Chiang Mai Zoo
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 08:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 350.00 THB |
| Children | 120.00 THB |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Chiang Mai Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Chiang Mai Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
100 Huaykaew Rd.Suthep
Thailand
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Chiang Mai Zoo.
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elephants -
tigers -
lions -
giraffes -
penguins -
hippopotamuses
Exhibits
- large walk-through bird aviary
- underwater aquarium tunnel
- Snow Dome