Zoo shuttle
- Fare
- 15–30 baht per ride
Nakhon Ratchasima Zooสวนสัตว์นครราชสีมา
Nakhon Ratchasima · Zoo in Korat
Korat Zoo is an open-air zoo in Chai Mongkhon, Nakhon Ratchasima. Its gentle terrain and exhibits modelled on the African savanna are distinctive features. It introduces animals with different sizes and habitats, including giraffes, zebras and antelopes, as well as lions, leopards and white rhinos.
Beyond the large animal exhibits, there is also a story of breeding and conservation for the eastern sarus crane. The zoo’s sightseeing vehicles, golf carts and bicycles, as well as parking and facilities such as the water park, have separate terms from basic admission.
Location and getting there
Address
111 Moo 1, Chai Mongkhon, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
Essential visitor information
- Foreign adult
- 350 baht
- Foreign child
- 120 baht · check the separate child eligibility definition
- Parking information
- Motorbike 10 · car 50 · bus 60 baht
- Operator
- Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
On-site transport service prices
Inside the zoo, you can take a shuttle or rent a golf cart or bicycle. The shuttle is charged per ride, while golf carts and bicycles are charged by the hour. If you are with older companions or someone who finds long walks difficult, consider using a vehicle.
Golf cart
- Fare
- From 300 baht per hour
Bicycle
- Fare
- From 20 baht per hour
What can you see?
An Isan zoo with an African savanna-inspired landscape
Korat Zoo has shaped its mostly level land with gentle slopes to create an exhibit landscape like a savanna. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports facility profile lists lions, leopards, African elephants, white rhinos, African buffalo, giraffes, zebras and antelopes. Seeing large herbivores and predators in separate outdoor areas is a feature of the visit.
Giraffes, zebras and antelopes are featured in the broad exhibit areas, while other zones introduce predators such as lions and leopards. White rhinos and African buffalo also appear in the facility information, giving the savanna-themed exhibits a wide range of animals.
After the large animals, learn about crane conservation
Korat Zoo has also worked on breeding and conserving the eastern sarus crane. After seeing large animals such as lions and elephants, look at the exhibit information to learn about the zoo’s conservation work with cranes.
A zoo’s role in crane conservation does not mean every breeding or research area is open to visitors. Observe animals and read the information in visitor areas. Do not expect to see a particular breeding animal or research activity in person.
Choose between animal exhibits, programmes and other facilities
Alongside animal exhibits, Korat Zoo has also listed separate programmes and facilities such as a water park. Families who want a quieter animal visit and those who also want to swim may need different amounts of time and different tickets.
The zoo’s official price list separates foreign visitor admission and parking, and lists the in-zoo sightseeing vehicle, golf cart and bicycle separately. Animal Shows and the water park are additional facilities; their terms are separate from the animal exhibits.
Before you visit
Check what separate facilities include
Foreign visitor admission, parking, in-zoo sightseeing vehicles, golf carts and bicycles each have separate fee listings. Animal Shows are also listed as a separate programme, and the water park’s current ticket inclusions are not determined by basic admission alone.
Frequently asked questions
What animals is Korat Zoo known for?
The outdoor exhibits modelled on the African savanna feature giraffes, zebras and antelopes, as well as lions, leopards and white rhinos. The zoo also covers breeding and conservation of the eastern sarus crane.
How much are foreign visitor admission and parking?
The existing official price list shows 350 baht for a foreign adult and 120 baht for a child. Parking is listed separately: 10 baht for a motorcycle, 50 baht for a car and 60 baht for a bus. Child eligibility follows the terms in the price list.
Are the in-zoo vehicles included with basic admission?
The official service list shows the sightseeing vehicle at 15–30 baht per ride, a golf cart from 300 baht per hour and a bicycle from 20 baht per hour, separately from basic admission. Animal Shows are also listed as a separate charge.
Related places and travel information
Sources checked:
Official sources · 5
- korat.zoothailand.org — site and visitor information ↗
- Korat Zoo — history of the site and exhibit environment ↗
- Zoological Park Organization of Thailand — zoo history and operating purpose ↗
- Ministry of Tourism and Sports — Korat Zoo’s African exhibits, crane conservation and facilities ↗
- Official Zoological Park Organization on-site services information ↗
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