RE: Khao Kheow Open Zoo, a famous and large open zoo in Thailand I
Wow....such a wonderful and interesting animal collection by @tangmo sir...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo Thai:... is large zoo in Thailand.It covers an area of about 2000 acres and contains more than 8000 animals from 300 species. The zoo is located in Bangphra, which is in the Chonburi Province of Thailand...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo...
- Date opened - 1978
- Location - Chonburi, Thailand
- Land area - 2000+
- No. of animals - 8000+
- No. of species - 300+
- Major exhibits - Penguin Parade, Animal Presentation, Journey to the jungle, Flying Parade, Seal Show...
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was established in 1974 with area of about 200 acres in Khao Yai National Park due to the increasing number of animals in the Dusit Zoo. In 1978, the zoo was opened to the public. In 1984, zoological park organisation allowed on expansion the area to about 1000 acres for wildlife conservation in the Khao Yai Mountain area. Princess Sirindhorn also gave tremendous support to rescue injured animals and wildlife in this project. Subsequently, the Thai government decided to expand the area about 800 acres more to support education and research about the environment.
Thank you sir...
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Thanks so much for your nice comment and providing me interesting information about the zoo! ;)