There's a Reason for the World: Safari World

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Safari World

If you've always dreamed of going on an African Safari, ...

Safari World is probably nothing like that. But it does offer the opportunity to drive your own car through a large open-air enclosure teeming with exotic birds, wildebeests, zebras, deer of all kinds, and even two sleepy rhinos.

In separately enclosures, lions, tigers and, Yes!.., bears lounge in the shade or stroll casually across the road directly in front of your car.

(If you arrive by taxi, you can ride a bus through the safari park at no extra cost)

Safari World has two casual restaurants offering various inexpensive dining options (Gai yang, Sticky rice, Somtam, etc., as well as a sweeter version of western-style pasta). Two smaller restaurants offer Asian-style fast food, and multiple snack bars and ice cream stands are scattered throughout the park.

Safari World also includes an extensive collection of animals in a more traditional zoo setting, with everything from yawning crocodiles to capybaras on display. Much of this section of the park is shades, but don't forget your hat and sunscreen if you plan to spend the day.

In addition to a daily dolphin and beluga whale show, Safari World offers entertainment featuring polar bears, sea lions, birds and boxing orangutans. There are also "Western Cowboy stunt shows" and "Spy war" shows. Be forewarned -- most of these shows are very loud.

Getting there:

Safari World is about an hour's drive from Bangkok (depending on traffic conditions and where you're starting from.) Once you're in the vicinity of the park, signs help point the way. A few taxis are available at the park entrance, but if you plan to spend the day and don't have a car, you may want to hire a driver.

Ticket Prices:

Adult -- 390 baht

Child -- 290 baht

(Children three and under are free)

Price includes both Safari Park and Marine Park.

Stroll rental available for a fee, plus an additional 300 baht deposit.

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