Tourist attractions

Theme Parks and- Attractions

ANCIENT CITY 

A 200-acre outdoor park and architectural museum filled with actual-sized and miniature replicas of Thailand's most important monuments and temples. There are reproductions of buildings that no longer exist. The complex is laid in the shape of Thailand with monument locations mirroring the actual geography.

Location : Samut Prakan (33 km SE of Bangkok)

Operating hours : Daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

Admission : 50 baht

Phone : 0-2224-1057,0-2226-1936 www.ancientcity.com

CROCODILE FARM 

World's largest crocodile farm was founded in 1950 by a former hotel pageboy to save crocodiles from extinction. Over 30,000 crocodiles, including the largest crocodile in captivity. Also has small zoo and elephant shows & rides.

Location : Samut Prakan (33 km SE of Bangkok)

Operating hours : Daily from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Admission : 300 baht (adults), 200 baht (children)

Phone : 0-2703-4891-5, 0-2703-5144-8 www.crocodilefarm.com

DREAM WORLD 

Just 10 minutes from Don Muang airport, this is a beautifully designed amusement park comprised of 4 sections: Dream World Plaza, Dream Garden, Fantasy Land and Adventure Land. Features a wide variety of rides and games.

Location : Rangsit - Nakhon Nayok Rd, Km.7

Operating hours : Weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holidays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m

Admission : 450 baht

Phone : 0-2533-1152 www.dreamworld-th.com

DUSIT ZOO 

The19-hectacre zoo houses over 300 tropical animals, 200 reptiles, and 800 birds. Originally a private botanical garden for Rama V, it was converted to a zoo in 1938. Now it is a premier zoological facility in Southeast Asia. Features a public park and recreation area with children's rides and games.

Location : Rama V & Ratchawithi Roads

Operating hours : Daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Admission : 30 baht (adults), 10 baht (children)

Phone : 0-2281-2000, 0-2282-7111-3 www.zoothailand.org

QUEEN SAOVABHA MEMORIAL INSTITUTE(Snake Farm) 

Previously known as Pasteur Institute, it is now a part of the Thai Red Cross Society. The herpetological research facility is popular because of its large collection of live poisonous snakes. Venom extractions are demonstrated daily at 10:30 and 14:00 on weekdays and 10:30 on public holidays. Feeding time is 15:00

Location : Rama IV Road, across from Chulalongkorn Hospital

Operating hours : 08:30 - 16:30 (weekdays), 08:30 - 12:00 (weekends & public holidays)

Venom extraction: Mon-Fri at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.; holidays at 11.00 a.m.

Admission : 70 baht

Phone : 0-2252-0161-4

ROSE GARDEN

Country resort features an 8 acre lake, aviaries with over 300 exotic birds, orchid and rose nurseries, championship 18 hole golf course and replica of a Thai village where cottage industries such as silk weaving and umbrella painting are demonstrated. One-hour cultural show given daily at 15:00

Location : Off Highway 4 (32 km W of Bangkok)

Operating hours : 08:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Admission : 400 baht

SAFARI WORLD 

Situated on 170 acres, it is divided into two parts. Visitors drive their cars or ride in SW's air-conditioned coaches through the Safari Park that houses a large variety of animals in their natural habitat. The Marine Park features animal shows, stunts, and exhibitions of marine and rare animals.

Location : Ram Intra Road, Km. 9, Minburi

Operating hours : Daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

Admission : 700 baht (adults), 450 baht (children)

Phone : 0-2518-1000-19 www.safariworld.com

SAMPHRAN ELEPHANT GROUND & ZOO 

The 22-acre farm sponsors daily demonstration of crocodile wrestling, magic shows, an elephant tug-of-war, an elephant roundup, and recreation of the famous elephant battle between King Naresuan the Great and a Burmese prince.

Location : 1 kilometre before the Rose Garden

Operating hours : Daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m.

Admission : 350 baht (Adult ) , 250 baht (Child )

Phone : 0-2284-1873, 0-2284-0273 www.elephantshow.com

SIAM PARK CITY 

Just 30 minutes outside of town is an extensive man-made sea with artifical surf, whirlpools, fountains, and waterfalls. Features the longest water slides in Thailand, a small open zoo and botanical gardens.

Location : Ram Intra Road, heading towards Minburi

Operating hours : Mon to Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun and Public Holidays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission : 400 baht (adults), 300 baht (children)

Phone : 0-2919-7200-19 www.siamparkcity.com