Keyoon Srimuang Chaichana Satrulee

The Zoological Park Organization came into existence by the Royal decree on February 15,1954. The first zoo is Dusit Zoo which is the predecessor of the Zoological Park Organization under the Royal patronage of H.M. the King. This zoo was established in 1938 by the Municipality of Bangkok. Subsequently, the Minister of Interior, Gen, Banyat Thephasadin Na Ayuthya proposed to the government in 1953 that an organization should be established to administer and to direct the zoo efficiently due to the Municipalily of Bangkok did not have enough budget, thus hinder the future development of the zoo in Thailand.

Nowadays the Zoological Park Organization comprises 3 departments namely the Administrative and Supply Department, Development and Planning Department, the Technical Department and 5 zoos namely:

Dusit Zoo, 47.2 acres

Locally known as Khao Din (Mole hill) Zoo, the zoo houses some 1,600 Asian and African mammals, reptiles and birds in landscaped gardens that feature a great many native plants, flowers and trees. Rare and endangered species displayed at the zoo include the African elephant, jagaur, white flamingo, ostrich and zebra.

Children's playgrounds add to the zoo's enduring popularity.

The Dusit Museum houses an ecolgical exhibition, contains conference rooms fully equipped with audio - visual equipment, and a comprehensive reference library for naturalists of every persuasion.

The concepts of the zoo are

a) Developing this zoo as the beautiful city zoo for the publics

b) Developing the very good food and restaurant

c) Developing very good animal exhibit enclosures

d) Developing the car park area separate from the exhibit area

Animal Exhibit Development is the main item of this zoo because this zoo is the first one, most of the exhibits are old style, such as Elephant House Development, Primate House and Nocturnal House.

Much more than these, this zoo tries to develop abut Animal Collection Plan, Graphic zoo Education, zoo guide and Zoo school, good training personnel.

Popular mammals include the African cheetah and giraffe, the Asian rhinocerous, tiger and elephant.

The Chiang Mai Zoo also offers camping oppertunities to allow visitors to better appreciate the natural forest environment, and native nocturnal sights and sounds.

The concepts of the zoo are

a) Developing this zoo as the Birds Collection Park

b) Developing the Exhibits of fresh water fishes, Penquins and Polar Bears

c) Developing the very good restaurant for the public and culture

d) Developing the Zoo Guide and the Transportation in the zoo area.

This zoo is the only place in northern Thailand which has more than 4,000 birds of 100 species.

This 480-acre zoological park enjoys an undulating terrain of hills and waterways and contains over 5,000 Asian and African mammals, repitiles and birds, some 200 species in all, in generously large and natural enclosures, Bears, monkeys, deer and numerous other mammals can be safely viewed in pristine natural settings.

The park also contains an area for breeding mammals such as deer, wild boar and gazelle.

One of Khao Kheow's major attractions is a hillside "walkthrough" aviary in which some 100 bird and waterfowl species, approximately 4,000 birds in all. including pelicans and painted storks, The concepts of this zoo are:- 

a) Developing the International Wild Cats center for the exhibition and conservation of the World wild cat about 50 species

b) Developing the International youth training center for Natural and Wild animal conservation by having the accomodation of more than 300 beds including the conference room, exhibit room and good restaurant

c) Developing the Large Animal Hospital and Research Center for the Animal Treatment and Breeding

d) Developing the Asiatic Elephant Center for Thai Elephant conservation

By having the cooperation with the CBSG in the Tiger Workshop stimulate the zoo to have the Wild cat Collection so as to educate the people about the Wild cats conservation and breeding. The International youth training center will be situated in this zoo by the cooperation between the government and the private units, developing the activities and conference. Large Animal Hospital and research center will help the zoo in management, nutritional activities and Semen Bank Collection. So this zoo is ready to develop and cooperate with the other countries in breeding and conservation of the endangered species.

This 218 acres zoo established in 1989 and be officially opened to the public in December  1996, this area of generally level terrain will become an open zoo for mammals from Africa and Asia. The complex currently supports some 2oo animals. This zoo situated in the North - East of Thailand. Formerly the zoo area was very dry, lack of water and natural trees, Now the Zoological Park Organization try improve and develop the land including the trees and landscape. There are many endangered species breeding in this zoo such as the crane, hornbill, ostritch, serow, deer, bison and etc. 

The concepts of the zoo are

a) Developing this zoo as African and Asian Animals Breeding Center.

b) Developing some part of the area as the Dinosaur exhibition.

c) Developing the zoo guide and transportation in the zoo area.

d) Developing the zoo area as children's play ground.

Nowadays the zoo still grows up and still be in the stage of construction continuously. This zoo will be a very good zoo in the future because of the help of C.B.S.G. in doing the Master Plan.

This 364-acre zoo is forested and mountainous, and shares the topographical characteristics of the Khao Kheow and Chiang Mai zoos. The zoo currently houses some 60 species of wild animals.

The zoo is in the stage of construction and do not open for the public yet. This zoo situated in the southern part of Thailand and will open for the public at the beginning of 1998

The concepts of This zoo are

a) Developing the zoo as international standards

b) Developing the zoo for the tourists of the southern part of Thailand

c) Developing the transportation in the zoo and complete zoo guide including the cable car

d) Developing the very good restaurant for the foreign tourists

e) Developing the conservation and animals breeding of the southern part of Thailand

In May 23rd, 1989 the government has allocated some budget for this zoo and now many facilities and buildings were completed such as animal hospital, animal enclosures such as tiger center, monkey center, bird center and some hoof animals. Because of good situation of the zoo there are many view points for the people's recreation.

Hoping that Thai zoos under the management of ZPO will meet the International zoo standards, and a good place to visit.