Khao Kheow Open Zoo

★ 4.5 (24,349 reviews) 🎢 Family & Kids 📍 Bang Phra ⭐ Rob's Pick

Rob's take

"The best zoo within reach of Pattaya by a wide margin — open enclosures, deer that wander up to you, and Moo Deng pulling crowds since she became famous. It's forty minutes north and far too big to walk, so hire a golf cart the moment you arrive. Come on a weekday, be there at opening, and plan the day around the feeding sessions."

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is a family attraction in Bang Phra, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand, and one of Rob's picks on this guide. It's rated 4.5★ on Google. Open daily, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is a large open-plan zoo set well outside Pattaya, where many animals roam in spacious habitats and some, like the deer, can be approached without barriers. Laid out across green and red zones with savannah and Asia sections, it's a full-day trip best explored by rented golf cart. Visitors can feed animals up close and see resident star Moo Deng.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated July 2026

Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo — Family & Kids in Bang Phra, Pattaya — Photo: 柯志尚 via Google

What people say

Huge site — renting a golf or electric cart is widely recommended over walking
Far from Pattaya and Bangkok, so transport can be tricky to arrange
Feeding and getting close to animals like deer and elephants is a highlight
Moo Deng and the open, natural habitats draw consistent praise
Some feel certain animals aren't well cared for, and show timings are hard to catch

Common questions

Is Khao Kheow Open Zoo worth visiting?

Khao Kheow Open Zoo holds a 4.5★ average across 24,349 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go. It's also one of our hand-picked spots on Things To Do In Pattaya.

What are Khao Kheow Open Zoo's opening hours?

Open daily, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.

Where is Khao Kheow Open Zoo, and how do I get there?

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is in Bang Phra, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Khao Kheow Open Zoo?

Recurring themes from reviews include: huge site — renting a golf or electric cart is widely recommended over walking; far from Pattaya and Bangkok, so transport can be tricky to arrange; feeding and getting close to animals like deer and elephants is a highlight; moo Deng and the open, natural habitats draw consistent praise.