Ubon Ratchathani · Zoo in Kham Yai, Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani Zoo is a jungle-park-style zoo that retains the trees and vegetation of Dong Phu Wuan National Forest in its exhibit layout. The forest paths connect the animal areas; a 2025 government feature mentioned giraffes, ostriches and Kaki the pygmy hippopotamus.
Regular daytime admission is separate from limited-night events held around the candle festival. Preserved official information lists general ticket sales from 08:30 to 16:00 and the last tram at 16:15.
112 Moo 17, Kham Yai, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani 34000
Ubon Ratchathani Zoo is a jungle-park-style zoo that retains the trees and vegetation of Dong Phu Wuan National Forest among its animal exhibits. Rather than viewing one enclosure after another, you move between areas within a connected forest setting.
The zoo preserved trees and vegetation and placed viewing areas among them. Following forest paths from one area to the next is part of the jungle-park experience.
A 2025 government feature highlighted giraffes, ostriches and Kaki the pygmy hippopotamus as animals at Ubon Zoo. Kaki also appeared in an animal-themed display for a local festival marking the zoo’s 12th anniversary, making the hippo one of the zoo’s familiar faces.
Ubon Zoo has also held a Glowing Candle display linked to the local candle festival. In 2025, an event combined animal designs with the candle festival, with night-time animal viewing available only on selected dates. Past event photos do not mean the zoo is open for animal viewing every night.
General daytime ticket sales are listed as 08:30–16:00, with the last tram at 16:15. The 2025 festival night viewing was limited to certain dates and should not be treated as regular night opening hours. Foreign-visitor admission and the internal tram are separate charges.
Thai admission rates do not apply to international visitors. Foreign-visitor admission and the internal tram are separate items. Children’s tickets are classified according to the conditions listed for the product.
It is a jungle-park-style zoo that retains vegetation from Dong Phu Wuan National Forest. Follow forest paths between outdoor exhibits; a 2025 government feature mentioned giraffes, ostriches and Kaki the pygmy hippo.
General ticket sales are listed as 08:30–16:00, and the last internal tram is listed at 16:15. Arriving late may leave less time to travel around the animal exhibits by tram.
No. The night viewing linked to the 2025 candle festival was a limited-date event. It is separate from regular daytime visits and does not indicate nightly admission.
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