Siam Niramit Situated on Thiam Ruammit Road off Ratchadaphisek Road, about 100 metres from the Thailand Culutral Center. Siam Niramit is a one-of-a-kind cultural theme complex offerring... more
Zoos
Dusit Zoo
Located near Vimanmek Palace, Dusit Zoo is opened to the public everyday from 8.00 am- 6.00 pm. Tropical animals to be found include great grey kangaroos, Sumatran rhinoceros, Siamese crocodiles, gaurs, lesser mouse deer, American bisons, etc.
Crocodile Farm
A very large farm with over 30,000 crocodiles can be seen in Changwat Samut Prakarn about 30 kms from Bangkok. Both fresh and saltwater crocodiles are fed here, as well as a large number of other creatures, including elephants, gibbons, lions and snakes. It is open daily from 7.00 am6.00 pm.
Show times : every hour from 9.00-11.00 am and 1.00-4.00 pm daily, with additional shows at 12.00 am and 5.00 pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
In addition, you will enjoy dinosaur museum, where more than 13 species of life-size creatures of dinosaurs and skeletons are on display, and a slide multivision presenting stories on extinct animals and human beings.
Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm)
This interesting spot is located at the corner of Henri Dunant Road and Rama IV Road west of Chulalongkorn Hospital. It is a section of the Thai Red Cross, where one can have cholera, smallpox and typhoid inoculations as well as rabies treatment. The institute has become a popular tourist attraction because of its large collection of live poisonous snakes.
How to get there: BTS Skytrain to Saladaeng Station, Subway to Samyan Station
Bus routes 4, 45, 47, 50, 67, 74, 76, 141, 501 Open : Mon. - Fri. from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., Sat., Sun. and Public Holidays from 8.30 a.m. - 12 noon.
Venom extraction : Mon. - Fri. at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. holidays at 11 a.m.
Slide presentation in English : 30 minutes before venom extraction. Admission : 70 Baht Contact : Tel. 0 2252 0161-4
Safari World
It is located at Km. 9, Ram Indra Road, Min Buri, covers an area of some 170 acres and is divided into 2 parts. The first, the Safari Park, houses a large variety of animals like zebra, Jeers, giraffe, birds, tigers, lion, bears, etc. in natural habitat, Visitors can drive their own cars or have a good look from one of the Safari World's air-conditioned coaches. The second, the Marine Park, exhibits marine and some rare animals. Visitors can enjoy performances by trained animals like dolphins, birds, seals, and monkeys. Restaurants and game shops are also scattered within the area and tram service is provided for those wishing to have a look around.
Safari World is open daily between 9.00 am-4.30 pm.
Bus services: No.26 from Victory Monument goes to Km.9 Ram Indra Road, from where a mini-bus service serves Safari World.
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Just only 1 km. before reaching the Rose Garden you can visit another crocodile farm in Thailand called "Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo".
The 60-acre farm comprises a beautiful environment where many different wild animals and 10 thousands of crocodiles can be seen.
The farm is open daily from 8.00 am - 5.30pm.
ShowTime:
Crocodile Wresting Show
12.45 am, 2.20 pm daily with additional show at 10.30 am. on Sunday on Sunday.
Magic Show
1.15 pm, 3.00 pm daily with additional show at 11.00 am
Elephant Show
1.45 pm, 3.30 pm daily with additional show at 11.30 am on Sunday.
Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectariums
Situated in the southeastern area of Vachirabenjatas Park (Railway Park), the garden covers an area of approximately 6 rai. It comprises an activity ground, exhibition area, feed breeding room, embryo breeding room, scenic area, insectariums, butterfly garden and Lamphu tree ground.
There is a cage covering an area of 1,100 square metres with a large dome of 15 metres high, built from an open framework for good ventilation. The garden area connects to Chatuchak Park and Queen Sirikit Park. It is a natural study room ideal for learning and being a source of information as well as exchange of knowledge about butterflies and insects, their life cycles and being. The garden is open daily except for Monday during 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Open : Tue - Sun and public holidays Admission : Free Tel : 0 2272 4359-60, 0 2272 4680
Siam Ocean World
A new attractions in downtown Bangkok. Open in December 2005, Siam Ocean World will be the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. With world-standard exhibits and features, the aqaruim comprises a 270-degree acrylic under ocean tunnel, a panoramic oceanarium with a 360-degree view through a 10.5 metre diametre fishbowl, an 8-metre deep reef tank and a rainforest display. More than 400 species or 30,000 marine animals including Penguins, Blue Ring Octopus, Gray Nurse Sharks, Elephant Nose Sharks, Leafy Sea Dragons and Giant Spider Crab can be seen.
open : daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: 450 bah for adults and 280 baht fro children (80-120 cm.). How to get there : one can take a BTS sky train and get off at Siam Station. Contact : Siam Ocean World Tel: 0 2687 2000 Fax: 0 2687 2001 website :http://www.siamoceanworld.com
Dusit Zoo
Crocodile Farm
Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm)
Safari World
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectariums
Siam Ocean World 
