Bangkok is the perfect place to bring children, as kids tend to love animals and in this city are many opportunities for learning about and observing the many creatures of the city. Today, a new zoo provides an even more exciting, and up close ranges of options. At the aquariums those wishing to do so, may swim with the sharks. Less frightening are the butterfly parks wherein walking through clouds of the butterflies is an every day occurrence. It is also an option to row your boat next to the crocodiles and to wrap the mighty Python snake around one’s neck. Most of these animal parks and adventures are located on the outskirts of the city, and while they are all worth the trip, it will entail a full day’s trip for the entire family.
For those wanting to stay closer to their hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, the Dusit Zoo is in the center of town. This was Bangkok’s first zoo and has been in operations for more than sixty years. The locals call it Khao Din. More than 1,600 animals have made this their sanctuary and they are cared for by a team trainers and a state of the art veterinary facility. On the zoo grounds there also a museum and and educational and research center, providing lectures and seminars regarding the various species. There is also a restaurant and a petting zoo.
The park is quite large however there are planned tours and trains and trams to help one organize the excursion. If time is no concern, the paths throughout the zoo provide the ease and luxury of simply wandering through. Animals from around the world are housed at the zoo, from hippos to ostriches to penguins and camels. There is a house filled with the nocturnal species as well as an aviary and hawk exhibit. There is also a play area with rides for the very young. Boats are available for tours around the lake. And while there are many options for food at the zoo, many just bring their own and have picnics under the trees or at one of the picnic table kiosks. The zoo is located close to surrounding attractions in Bangkok and is an easy option for a day spent well.
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