History

     The zoo has been connected with Thai people for more than 60 years. Although different in the past, there has been an increase in the number of zoos in the country. The presentation of the service is mixed with knowledge, technologies and many different sciences; this has led to the zoos being more useful than before.Government zoos are a place for the people to enjoy and relax. Also they are a learning source for now and the future. We have developed due to competition with other countries, and use the income from visitors to develop the nation. Integration and development in the future is linked directly with customer numbers. The beautiful and pleasant environment, coupled with a variety of animals result in the perfect zoo, providing an excellent place to learn about nature and wildlife. It takes the whole day to enjoy a zoo, when people come and visit zoos they feel satisfied and like to spend a lot of time there, often visiting again many times in their lifetime.

     Nowadays, many countries around the world are realizing the importance of zoos. There are more than 1,000 new zoos in Asia, Europe, America and Australia. Developing and advancing zoos has many benefits for society. Modern zoos can share their discoveries to help reform many things, such as the culture of the education system, associated technologies and in making people aware of the importance of protecting their wildlife and natural resources. The 4 sustained environment operation policies of Khao Kheow Open Zoo are wild animal conservation, education, research and providing recreational areas. Nowadays every service is an important mechanism that supports each other. It means that the zoo develops with a solid foundation.

Purpose of Founding

1. To manage and take care of animals and conservation. Including keeping the balance between nature and the environment, this will be beneficial for the country.
2. To educate, study, research and provide recreational areas for the development of the mind. This will help people of all ages to realize how important the conservation of their natural environment and surroundings.
3. To develop Khao Kheow Open Zoo to be well known and recognized as a relaxing place.