Chiang Mai Night Safari

CHIANG MAI NIGHT SAFARI, the twilight zoo

Chiang Mai Night Safari is the first night safari in Thailand and the third in the world where the place is one of the famous landmarks of Chiang Mai. 1,400 of the animals from 134 diverse species are plenty for the tourist to enjoy at this remarkable zoo.

About Chiang Mai Night Safari

The zoo is a part of under the government bureau office under the administration of Pinkanakorn Development Agency (Public Organization). Chiang Mai Night Safari locates in the area Mae Hia, Muaeng district and Nong Kwai, Hang Dong district, Chiang Mai with approximately 1.3 million sqm of its space, and only 10 km from the city center.

What to See at Chiang Mai Night Safari

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Initially, Chiang Mai Night Safari which opened officially dated February 6, 2006, and operated from the evening until the nighttime and the place is recognized as the first night safari in Thailand. However, the zoo in the present adjusted its management to open for the public all day and night. The so-called the world’ s largest night zoo in the world which the twice time of size to Singapore Night Safari, also Chiang Mai Night Safari aims to be the “Nature Theme Park” that differentiates it from other safari included ones in Africa. The site focuses on presenting the wildlife in Asia and offers the opportunity for the visitor to observe and learn the life of the wildlife here intimately. It might be more complicated to see the behavior of the wild animals in Africa safari comparing to this place.

Apart from the joyfulness from inspection and experience the life of those animals whether daytime or nighttime on the convertible 50-seat tram that decorated with the vibrant and lively pattern of various animals – giraffe, tiger, zebra, etc. that can hearten you joy since the first glance. Also, Chiang Mai Night Safari provides you with the broad array of fun activities to entertain the visitors from worldwide including the Musical fountain & Water Screen Light and sound show at night which is the most fabulous and most significant show in Thailand.

Highlight of Chiang Mai Night Safari

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The Safari Dancing Show and Feeding demonstration around the area of the safari that is the highlight of Chiang Mai Night Safari. The tourists will witness the moment that the staff that reaches their arms to feed the giraffe and other animals by your perception strictly. Or the Behind the Zoo that you can amuse with the “Big Five” of Chiang Mai Night Safari, starts from Elephant taking a bath, feeding the hippopotamus, experience the rhino, feed on the bull, and relish with the giraffe.

The place is not less in its facility and service with a variety delicious food and drinks prepared by the chefs, or you can chillax among the lovely atmosphere plenty of plants and flowers at Chiang Mai Night Safari Resort, another perfect vacation spot that is not too far from the city of Chiang Mai. And there is a lot of more other exciting activities that rotate to entertain the tourist all year round. Moreover, the zoo also features the rare species of the animal to show for the tourist such as the White Lion, the frightening wild animal that is only 200 of its population in the world presently. The majestic creature is right at the entrance of the zoo to impulse your energetic trip at the night safari.

Chiang Mai Night Safari, what interesting

The night safari here consists of 3 main zones by following;

1. Savanna Safari Zone (South Zone)

The land of the prey. In this area the visitors will witness the species of herbivore, Artiodactyla, Perissodactyla, and rare species of African wildlife. The area features in the African Savannah with the numbers of the animals that are not dangerous such as giraffe, zebra, hippopotamus, bull, antelope, mountain goat, white rhino, Waterbuck, and yak. The 50-seat tram is a vehicle to take the tourist to sightsee this area altogether with the narrator in both Thai and English. The 2,432 meters trip takes about 30 minutes of time.

2. Predator Prowl Zone (North Zone)

Here is the kingdom of the predator. The visitor will witness the predator-prey relations strictly on the safety vehicle of the zoo. Be thrilled and drive your adrenaline in the seconds with the appearance of the remarkable wildlife, for example, Black Vulture, Lion, Bengal tiger, White tiger, Asiatic black bear, Hyena, and Crocodile, etc. And do not worry that those animals cab harm you since the vehicle to bring you to this zone is equipped with the safety system to protect you from them. The journey is 2.1 km which takes about half an hour of time.

3. Jaguar Trail Zone (Walking Zone)

A trail for you to stroll and watch the small wildlife that resides all around the lake “Swan Lake.” The area is merry and pleasant with the different wild plants and flowers garden all along both sides of the walkway that encourages the visitor to get close to nature, indeed. The zone contains various animals more than 40 species such as Flamingo, Squirrel Monkey, Orangutan, two species of Tapir, Pygmy hippopotamus, Pony (miniature horse), Capybara, Wallaby, Chiropodomys gliroides (a kind of mice or mus), Leopard cat, White Tiger, Jaguar, and Lemur, etc. In particular, for this zone is opened for public in both daytime and nighttime.

The tour and activities at Chiang Mai Night Safari subjected to change depending on the situation, nonetheless the exciting events that the tourist should not miss are the Musical Fountain Show and the Cabaret Show. The Musical Fountain Show regularly is 2 rounds daily which are at 8.15pm and 9.15pm.

What should know before visiting the place

Although the title is “Chiang Mai Night Safari” but the place opens day and night

The operating time of Chiang Mai Night Safari is between 11am – 11pm daily. The morning session that starts at 11am upwards opens for the public in part of the “Jaguar Trail” zone. The lovely trail for the tourist to wander around the lake “Swan Lake” with about 1.2 km distance. More than 40 species of the wildlife – Jaguar, Leopard cat, Hippopotamus, White Tiger, Squirrel monkey, Orangutan, and more. Also, there is the wild garden with different wild plants and flowers included the amusement park.

In the afternoon (3.00-4.30pm), the site opens to the visitors of “the day safari” that offers the service in both the “tram ride” and “Jaguar trail”. However, the tram ride services just only with the Thai narrator only for the day safari. The tram departs at the hub every 30 minutes and takes about an hour for the trip.

Operates Hours

The night safari, on the other hand, operates during 6.30-10.00pm with similar service to the day safari including the tram ride and Jaguar trail but this session provides the English narrator for the tour, as well. The schedule of the tram ride is;

• It is not only the zoo, but Chiang Mai Night Safari also offers the fantastic shows and Fun Park, too

The Amusement Park including Children world, Digital zoo, Carousel, etc.

The Shows are Musical fountain & Water screen, The tiger show, Safari dancing show, Night Safari activities parade, Night predators show), for instance.

• Free of Charge for Children and 50% off for seniority

Admission Fee of Chiang Mai Night Safari

Remark: The tourist, please recheck the price from the ticket counter at Ching Mai Night Safari for the updated price.

• Children with lower 100 cm high are free of charge.
• The operating time is between 11.00am – 11.00pm daily.
• The Day Safari opens at 3.00pm – 4.30pm by the Tram Ride. The tram departs every 30 minutes.
• The Night Safari opens at 6.30pm – 10.00pm by the Tram Ride. The tram departs every hour.

English language: 6.50pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, and 10.00pm.

*The schedule subjected to adjust, please recheck at the site.

How to Get to Chiang Mai Night Safari

From Chiang Mai city center, drives along Huay Kaew Road and turns left to the highway number 121 to Hang Dong district. Then you drive more about 10 km and turn right. Drives more 2 km later you will arrive at the destination. Alternatively, the tourist also can get the Red pick-up truck service to the destination.