Best Zoos in Bangkok — Our Top 9

1.Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,541 reviews · 3 hours - 450 minutes · from $57Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Chonburi’s 40-acre Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Guides such as Lulu, Mod, and Jumbo explain each elephant’s story before you feed them, walk through the forest, and join bath time. Round-trip transport, traditional clothing, a local meal, and photos are included.

“I had a really excellent experience at the elephant sanctuary. From the start, transportation was very comfortable in an air-conditioned minivan with reclining seats, which made the journey enjoyable. The guides were knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the elephants, with strong emphasis on animal welfare and safety. It was a special experience meeting the elephants and seeing how well cared for they are. Lunch was also a highlight, with delicious Pad Thai. Overall, it was a well-organised and memorable visit.”

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2.Bangkok: Pattaya Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 881 reviews · from $142

Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya for a hands-on elephant encounter with guides such as Tak, Aber, and A. Feed rescued elephants, prepare rice balls, join a mud spa and river bath, then eat Thai lunch. Expect a long drive, wet clothes, and a tourism experience that aims to put animal welfare first.

“We got to feed, bathe and swim with elephants today in Pattaya. It was amazing. The guides were so good and you can tell the animals are living their best lives now that they’ve been rescued ❤️”

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3.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 826 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Meet in Bangkok for a comfortable minibus ride to ElephantsWorld, where guides such as Nick, Go Go, and Kim lead feeding, food gathering, mud bathing, and river washing. After lunch, visit the Bridge on the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

“The guide was informative patient and respectful. The experience as a whole was exceptional once in a life time experience in a way that is respectful to the animal that leaves a lasting expression on oneself”

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4.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld in Kanchanaburi, where you prepare food, feed elephants, give them a mud bath, and rinse them in the river. After lunch, hike Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. Drivers such as Siri and Krit are often praised for safe, thoughtful service, but no dedicated tour guide is included.

“Elephants are great and our guide Siri was super kind. He gave us a taste of Thailand Long journey to go and come back but worth while Also Erawan waterfall are amazing but watch-out little hungry fishes 😅”

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5.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Bangkok and Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $55Top rated

Travel to Chonburi’s 40-acre Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, where Lulu, also called Crazy Man or Sexy Man, introduces you to rescued elephants. Feed them, walk beside them, and watch their natural behavior. Lunch, water, insurance, a guide, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Simple but amazing. We’ve done a few elephant tours over the years marketing as eco tourism but they weren’t. These guys are the real deal. Crazy man is delightful and was amazing in calming down a few cranky US tourists who wanted a tour guide from pick up. The elephants are just wonderful and it was quite serene and I like the smaller groups. Food was simple but good. Worth the 2-3 hour trip from Bangkok. I felt good when I walked away and not sick about their treatment. Highly recommend this and glad we finally found a proper sanctuary. Baby Charlie was a highlight. Loved hearing their stories and…”

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6.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience near Bangkok & Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $55

Travel from Bangkok or Pattaya to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, where guides such as Lulu explain elephant care before you feed, walk beside, and help bathe the animals. You’ll wear a traditional shirt, hike to a mountain viewpoint, eat Pad Thai, and receive photos from the day.

“This activity was a large disapointment. The driver was 30 minutes late picking us up and 90 minutes late dropping us off with very little communication from tour operator. We had to reach out to them. Once we arrived due to our late arrival everything seemed rushed from then on. They showed pictures on facebook of people wearing normal clothes and even with their shirts off but we were told that we had to wear these blue shirts the entire time which made the picture less than ideal. The guides scared us about the interactions with the elephants that it really took the joy away from the expierence. The whole…”

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7.LIVING GREEN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Chonburi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $45Best value

Meet elephants at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Chonburi, about 1.5 hours from Bangkok. You will change into a Mo Hom shirt, hear about Thai elephants, feed and walk beside them, and help bathe them. Guides such as Adam and Lulu may lead the visit, with lunch and transport included.

“An amazing experience up close to magnificent animals. You will leave loving elephants. Great guides.”

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8.Bangkok to Moo Deng: Private Transfer To Khao Kheow Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $218

Travel from your Bangkok hotel to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Thai-speaking driver. You’ll have time to see Moo Deng, explore the zoo, and return the same day. A golf cart can help with the large grounds, though it is not included.

“our driver, Anthony, was so great! they got us safely to the zoo, recommended that we rent a golf cart to explore the zoo, which was. great idea, as it was very hot and humid. We were so happy to see Moo Deng, as we know she likes to nap, and is not always out and about. Thank you all so much for a memorable day!”

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9.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary &Khao Kheow Open Zoo (Moodeng)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $140

Travel by private car or van from Bangkok, Pattaya, or Samut Prakan to an ethical elephant sanctuary near Chonburi, then spend four hours at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Walk with elephants, reach a panoramic viewpoint, eat fresh Pad Thai, and see Moodeng the pygmy hippopotamus. Zoo admission costs extra.

“Amazing! The elephant sanctuary was super great, elephants were happy and the guide was super informative. We couldn't be more happy with the trip. The driver picked us up on time from the hotel, drove us there and even made a couple of stops that we asked for breakfast and dinner at mcdonalds after :) At the zoo we spent around 3-4 hours and the driver was waiting for us outside, very nice! Nothing to complain about, we were left very happy :)”

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