Penguin parade
- Location
- Penguin area
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
- 10:00 · 14:00
- Saturday and Sunday
- 10:00 · 14:00 · 15:30
The listed times are parade start times. Feeding and photography are separate activities.
Khao Kheow official programme information ↗Khao Kheow Open Zooสวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว
Chonburi · Si Racha · Open zoo in Bang Phra, Si Racha, Chonburi
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is a large open-range zoo in Bang Phra, Si Racha, Chonburi. Its different areas feature animals ranging from giraffes and white rhinos to pygmy hippos and ring-tailed lemurs.
The zoo is also known for Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo born in 2024. Scheduled programmes between exhibits include elephant swimming and a penguin parade; transport inside the zoo is charged separately from admission. Its location and scale differ from Pattaya’s walkable central attractions.
Location and getting there
Address
235 Moo 7, Bang Phra, Si Racha, Chon Buri 20110
Essential visitor information
- Opening hours
- 08:00–17:00
- General adult admission
- 350 baht
- Children’s admission information
- 120 baht · Check the applicable height limit when purchasing
- Operated by
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Zoological Park Organization of Thailand
Tickets and booking
Trip.com · Tickets and booking
Khao Kheow Open Zoo admission
Reference prices for international visitors, shown in US dollars on the English booking site.
- Adult
- from US$8.49
- Child
- US$3.28
Prices depend on your visit date, availability and selected option. The booking page shows the final price and inclusions.
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Khao Kheow animal programme schedule
The times below are local start times listed in the official schedule for 19–25 October 2026. Weekdays and weekends are shown separately. Check the official programme schedule for public holidays, sessions and cancellations on your visit date.
Spoonbill flying programme
- Location
- Flying Parade area
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
- 10:30 · 14:30
- Saturday and Sunday
- 10:30 · 14:30
Watch spoonbills fly together over the water. The 19–25 October 2026 schedule lists the same sessions on weekdays and weekends.
Khao Kheow official programme information ↗Elephant swimming
- Location
- Large glass tank in the Elephant area
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
- 11:00 · 14:30
- Saturday and Sunday
- 11:00 · 12:30 · 14:30
Watch the elephants move underwater through the large glass tank. Public-holiday programmes may differ from the weekday and weekend schedule.
Khao Kheow official programme information ↗Transport services inside the zoo: prices
If you are visiting with older adults or anyone who may find a long walk difficult, consider a golf cart or an in-zoo vehicle. Golf carts and EV tricycles are rented in two-hour periods; the electric sightseeing train and zoo tram are charged per ride.
Golf cart
- Price
- 500–700 baht / 2 hours
Electric sightseeing train
- Price
- 10–50 baht / ride
Zoo tram
- Price
- 15–35 baht / ride
EV tricycle
- Price
- 300 baht / 2 hours
What can you see?
From giraffes and white rhinos to sloths and lemurs
See giraffes, white rhinos, deer and a family of hippos, then visit areas with two-toed sloths and ring-tailed lemurs. The zoo’s featured animals also include giant anteaters, capybaras and wombats.
Ring-tailed lemurs live in an island-like enclosure surrounded by water. Viewing the regular exhibits is different from feeding animals or taking part in a closer-contact activity. Join feeding or contact experiences only in the areas allowed that day and as staff direct.
Moo Deng and her pygmy hippo family
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo born here on 10 July 2024, became known for her energetic movements and daily antics. Her parents are Tony and Jona, and her sibling is Mu Tun. If you visit to see Moo Deng, it is also useful to know the names of her hippo family and that they are individual animals of the same species.
An elephant swimming and penguins coming out to walk
During the elephant swimming programme, watch elephants through the glass of a large tank. See how these big animals move and swim underwater. The penguin parade offers a different kind of viewing, as penguins walk out in a line.
Elephant swimming is viewed through the window of a large tank; the penguin parade is a scheduled walk by the penguins. The programmes take place in different areas, so consider their start times and the time needed to move between them.
Choose areas to explore instead of rushing around the entire zoo
Behind the visitor areas are spaces for wildlife conservation, education and research. Not all of the zoo is open to visitors; some areas are restricted to support research and conservation. If you are visiting with children, allow enough time to observe the animals that interest you and read the information.
The zoo lists golf carts, electric sightseeing trains, trams and EV three-wheelers for travelling between exhibits. Their charges differ, whether by ride or by two-hour rental, so choose how you want to get around the large grounds.
Before you visit
Transport and animal experiences cost extra
Admission, transport such as carts, electric trains and trams, and separate feeding or contact experiences are different ticket items. You can use transport inside the zoo if it is difficult for anyone in your group to walk far.
Golf carts are listed at 500–700 baht per vehicle for two hours. Each cart has a passenger limit and return time; conditions may apply if you keep it beyond two hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Khao Kheow Open Zoo in central Pattaya?
No. It is a large zoo in Bang Phra, Si Racha, Chonburi. Allow separate return travel from Pattaya; inside the zoo you can choose transport such as carts or trams.
What kind of animal is Moo Deng?
Moo Deng is a pygmy hippopotamus born at this zoo on 10 July 2024. Her parents are Tony and Jona, and her sibling is Mu Tun. Other zoo areas feature giraffes, white rhinos, sloths and ring-tailed lemurs.
When are elephant swimming and the penguin parade?
According to the official schedule for 19–25 October 2026, elephant swimming is at 11:00 and 14:30 on weekdays, and at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:30 on Saturday and Sunday. The penguin parade is at 10:00 and 14:00 on weekdays, with an additional 15:30 session on weekends. Public holidays and other weeks may have different times.
Is zoo cart hire included in admission?
No. Cart hire is separate from admission. The listed rate is 500–700 baht per vehicle for two hours; electric sightseeing trains, trams and EV three-wheelers have different rates.
Related places and travel information
Sources checked:
Official sources · 9
- khaokheow.zoothailand.org — place and visitor information ↗
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo — place, conservation and research ↗
- Zoological Park Organization of Thailand — history and purpose of its zoos ↗
- Chonburi Public Relations Department — featured animals, elephant swimming, penguins and lemurs (2024) ↗
- Government of Thailand — Moo Deng’s birth and hippo family (2024) ↗
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo — official animal programme schedule ↗
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo — official animal highlights ↗
- Khao Kheow official site — golf cart rental fees and duration ↗
- Zoological Park Organization of Thailand — official in-zoo services ↗
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