Zoo shuttle
- Fare
- 20–35 baht per ride
Songkhla Zooสวนสัตว์สงขลา
Songkhla · Zoo in Khao Rup Chang, Songkhla
Songkhla Zoo is an outdoor zoo on Khao Rup Chang. Its animal exhibits include tapirs, small deer, giraffes and birds. Feeding programmes for wildlife, seals, penguins and tigers have different weekly rest days.
Songkhla Aquarium on the Laem Son On coast is a separate attraction. Inside the zoo, the sightseeing vehicle and golf cart are also listed as separate services.
Location and getting there
Address
189 Moo 5, Songkhla-Natawi Road, Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000
Essential visitor information
- Program closed days
- Wildlife: Wednesday · seals and penguins: Tuesday · tiger feeding: Monday · public-holiday exceptions
- Operator
- Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, Songkhla Zoo
On-site transport service prices
For travel around the extensive outdoor areas, you can take the zoo shuttle or rent a golf cart. The shuttle is charged per ride and a golf cart is rented in two-hour blocks. If you are travelling with older companions or someone who finds long walks difficult, choose an area to explore and consider using a vehicle.
Golf cart
- Fare
- 500 baht per 2 hours
What can you see?
Tapirs, small deer and giraffes at a southern zoo
Songkhla Zoo is described as the first zoo established in southern Thailand, with development starting in 1989. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ facility information lists the outdoor grounds on Khao Rup Chang and animals including tapirs, small deer, giraffes, bears, tigers and monkeys.
Look for differences in each animal: a tapir’s long snout, the small build of the deer and a giraffe’s long neck. It is a good place to visit with children curious about animals.
Bird exhibits and views of the south
The facility information also lists parrots, macaws, cassowaries and flamingos. Compare their bright feathers, beaks and legs with the mammals in other areas.
The outdoor grounds also offer views of the surrounding Songkhla landscape. Wildlife, penguin and tiger-feeding programmes have different schedules and rest days, so allow time to get between the bird exhibits and any session you want to see.
Wildlife, penguin and tiger programmes have different rest days
Existing official information lists Wednesday as the rest day for the wildlife programme, Tuesday for the seal and penguin programme, and Monday for tiger feeding. Public holidays may be exceptions, so a day when the zoo is open does not necessarily mean every programme is available.
Tiger feeding is a scheduled programme viewed under staff guidance, not an activity where visitors feed animals on their own. Times and locations can also change on the day. Songkhla Aquarium at Laem Son On is a separate facility, so do not assume the zoo’s activities or tickets apply there.
Before you visit
Follow the day’s programme schedule
The wildlife programme is listed as resting on Wednesday, the seal and penguin programme on Tuesday, and tiger feeding on Monday. Public holidays may be exceptions, and each programme runs at its listed time and location.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see all the programmes at Songkhla Zoo every day?
No. Existing official information lists the wildlife programme as resting on Wednesday, seals and penguins on Tuesday, and tiger feeding on Monday. Public holidays may be exceptions.
Are Songkhla Zoo and Songkhla Aquarium in the same place?
No. The zoo is an outdoor facility on Khao Rup Chang; the aquarium is a separate building on the Laem Son On coast. The zoo ticket and sightseeing-vehicle information do not apply to the aquarium.
Which birds can I see at the zoo?
The facility information lists parrots, macaws, cassowaries and flamingos. These are separate exhibits from the mammal areas with tapirs, small deer and giraffes.
How much do transport services inside the zoo cost?
The official services list a zoo sightseeing vehicle at 20–35 baht per ride and a golf cart at 500 baht for two hours. These are separate transport services.
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