Khao Kheow Open Zoo

Khao Kheow Open Zoo
สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว
Zoo entrance
Interactive map of Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Date opened1978
LocationBang Phra, Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand
Land area1,976 acres (800 ha)
No. of animals8000+
No. of species300+
Major exhibitsPenguin Parade, Animal Presentation, Journey to the Jungle, Flying Parade, Seal Show
OwnerZoological Park Organization
Websitewww.kkopenzoo.com

Khao Kheow Open Zoo (Thai: สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว, RTGS: Suan Sat Poet Khao Khiao, pronounced [sǔan sàt pɤ̀ːt kʰǎw kʰǐaw]) is a large zoo in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand. It covers an area of about 2,000 acres and contains more than 8,000 animals from more than 300 species. It is the second largest zoo in Asia.

One of the zoo's notable animals is a baby pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng.

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