Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo | |
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Chiang Mai, Thailand | |
Land area | 200 acres (81 ha)[2] |
No. of species | 400+ |
Website | www |
Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium is a 200-acre (81 ha)
History
In 1950 the
When Young died in 1974, the property was taken over by Chiang Mai Province. The zoo was expanded to its current 200 acres (81 ha) footprint, transferred to the Zoological Park Organization under the patronage of the King of Thailand, and opened as the official zoo of Chiang Mai province in 1977.[1][2]
Exhibits
Chiang Mai Zoo is privately operated and includes a large variety of animals. In addition, it provides two large aquariums. On 28 October 2008, an aquatic tunnel with a length of 133 metres (436 ft)—the world's longest tunnel aquarium— was opened to the public.
Animals
Overall, 400 animal species are represented in the zoo including
Giant pandas
The aquarium has many sea creatures, including
Transportation
The 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) Chiang Mai Zoo Monorail was opened in 2005.[8] It ceased operations in 2014.[9] The zoo also has trams that take visitors around the zoo for a charge.[4][10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "History of Chiang Mai Zoo (in Thai)". chiangmaizoo.peam.biz. Chiang Mai Zoo. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ a b "History". chiangmaizoo.peam.biz. Chiang Mai Zoo. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "History". zoothailand.org. The Zoological Park Organization. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Attractions". chiangmaizoo.peam.biz. Chiang Mai Zoo. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Present living elephants at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand". elephant.se. Koehl D, Elephant Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Giant Pandas in Chiang Mai". giantpandazoo.com. GiantPandaZoo.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "New-born giant panda in Thailand named 'Lin Bing'". China Daily. chinadaily.com.cn. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Chiang Mai Zoo - Bangkok, Thailand". monorails.org. The Monorail Society. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Chiang Mai Zoo halts monorail service". Bangkok Post.
- ^ "Times & Fees". chiangmaizoo.peam.biz. Chiang Mai Zoo. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
External links
- Official website (in Thai)