Dusit Zoo, Bangkok
The zoo is a good destination for families and children with animals such as giraffes, zebras, deer, hippos, elephants and tigers.
The zoo is a good destination for families and children with animals such as giraffes, zebras, deer, hippos, elephants and tigers. It is a lush and green zoo with many flowers, trees and ponds. A fun activity is floating on the water with the foot-peddle boats, or riding the small tram, but it costs 60 baht more. There are many playgrounds and picnic areas, as well as some restaurants in case you get hungry.
Hours
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8:00
18:00
Mon
8:00
18:00
Tue
8:00
18:00
Wed
8:00
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Thu
8:00
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Fri
8:00
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Sat
8:00
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Dusit Zoo and Nearby Sights on Map
Dusit Palace
The Dusit Palace is a large complex of 13 royal residences and few other buildings built by King Rama V on Rattanakosin Island in the early 20th century
King Rama VI Statue
Located in front of Lumphini Park, the statue was sculpted by Professor Corado Feroci, an Italian sculptor that in Thailand is better known as Silpa Bhirasri
Numthong Gallery
This art gallery shows works of some of the hottest upcoming Thai artists
King Rama V Equestrian Statue
The entrance to the Dusit Palace is a gigantic motorway with the statue of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn) riding a stallion right in the centre
Bank of Thailand Museum
The museum building is in the Bang Khum Phrom Palace, a former royal residence of HRH Prince Boriphat Sukhumphan, the 33rd son of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn)
Press Museum
The Thai Press Museum traces the development of the press and journalism from the times of absolute monarchy to the present day through exhibits with wax models working on them
King's Birthday Celebration Arc
This Chinese-style ceremonial gate is located at the Odeon Circle
Wat Benchamabophit
The newest of Bangkok's famous temples, this unique wat has been constructed during the reign of King Rama V
Suan Dusit Art Gallery
Suan Dusit Art Gallery is located inside Suan Dusit Rajabhat University in the Dusit district
House of Museums
The exhibition features a collection of old and modern items that were used every day by both townspeople and villagers