Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo


Nakhon Pathom
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Located to the west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom province. For less than an hour drive Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is a popular sightseeing destination for both adults and children alike.



It highlights exciting events such as The Elephant Theme Show and The Crocodile Wrestling Show. In the Elephant show, the elephants are the stars of the show where they dance, race, play football and games, “Yutha Hathi”, a great royal battle scene, is even performed with the actors riding on the elephants. As for the wrestling show, the crocodile and the master crocodile catcher perform breathtaking stunts to their audience’s delight.



The visitors can also try to check out the tropical garden and waterfalls on the elephant’s back, visit the orchid nursery, or sample International cuisine and halal as well as Indian food at the Erawan Restaurant.
Accredited by CITES as “One of the cleanest and most impressive public displays of crocodiles in the world”, the visitors will surely enjoy exploring the zoo ground.



Entrance fee including all shows: Adult 500 baht, child below 130 cms. 300 baht. Open daily from 08.30 - 17.30 hrs.



Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo: Background

On March 24, 1985 , Mr. Pichai Chaimongkoltrakul, officially opened the zoo to the public as a family playground and tourist destination, as well as a centre of orchid propagation and crocodile breeding. Mr. Pichai bought four unemployed elephants from Surin then trained, an elephant show complete with sound effects and narration was presented for the first time in Thailand . The Elephant Theme Show, which was met with enthusiasm by people of all ages, has today become the main attraction of the Elephant Ground.



Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo also offers visitors a chance to see a thrilling crocodile show featuring a master crocodile catcher wrestling crocodiles in the traditional of Krai Thong, the most famous crocodile hunter in Thai legend.



Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo has all the facilities of a great family playground and was accredited by CITES as maintaining, “ One of the cleanest and most impressive public displays of crocodiles in the world. ”

The large variety of orchids, especially the famous Cattleya, which won first prize at the Ninth World Orchid Conference in 1978, helps add to the park-like atmosphere.



Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo located on Petkasem Road at Km.30, Samphran, Nakhon Pathom Province , Thailand . Opened daily from 08.30 until 17.30 hrs.

Jumbo Banquet Ceremony On the 1st of May, Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo host the Jumbo Banquet as an annual event. The banquet features elephants feasting on 6 tons of their favorite vegetables and fruit in a show of thanks to the elephants for all their hard work and the happiness they bring to the public. Interested people are invited to join that event from 1500-16.30 hrs.
Jumbo Banquet Festival (Jumbo Queen Beauty Pageant Held In Thailand)

Children Day On the 2nd Saturday of January every year is set to be the children day. The Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo hosting more special shows, free games and gifts to all children on that day from 09.30 - 15.00 hrs.