The Zoo is known by the name of 'Khao Din', Dusit Zoo ( สวนสัตว์ดุุสิต )is Thailand's very first zoo. They say there are more than 1,000 animals there and the Zoo is about 60 years old, that's a lot. Covering a total area of 188,800 square metres, Dusit Zoo is a full-function animal park complete with facilities like an animal hospital, zoo museum and educational center, sightseeing train, activity ground and cafeteria as well as a few restaurants and fast food.
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| Dusit Zoo African animals |
Entrance fee was 50 BHT if I'm not wrong which is a bit less than 2$ US, quite cheap for such a facility and it has car parking available as well.
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| Dusit Zoo - picnic |
Certainly you can use the ZOO for your own picnic needs or socializing and you can bring the little ones for a swim as well.
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| Dusit ZOO - a place not only for animals :) |
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| Rhino at Dusit ZOO in Bangkok |
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| Bear the the Dusit ZOO in Bangkok |
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| This is from the lake in the Dusit Zoo |
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| Another "something" lizard running free in Dusit ZOO |
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| Giant rats in ZOO |
The park is huge so if you have limited time, it's advisable to strategise. The best way to do it is to take a look at the map, determine what you and your kids want to see, and go according to that plan.
For a quick observation you have the alternative of a tram ride - a mini-train that takes you around the park in about 20 minutes or so.
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| Dusit ZOO in Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Train ride in Dusit ZOO |
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| Behind the glass - some kinda lizzards |
More pics are available in Facebook album: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.183766281690728.49204.153114471422576&l=9b7cc29124&type=1
The official website for the Dusit Zoo is http://www.dusitzoo.org
