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Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Pattaya Overview

The Sriracha Tiger Zoo is situated in Sri Racha city of the Chon Buri Province of Thailand. Built on the outskirts of Pattaya, Sriracha Tiger Zoo is about 97 kilometres away from Bangkok. It was established in 1997 and now homes around 400 Royal Bengal Tigers and 10,000 crocodiles which are estimated to be the largest in the world. The Zoo is an ideal place for visitors who would wish to get a real-time experience with tiger cubs, watching animal shows, feeding them, or taking a picture amidst nature.

The Sriracha Tiger Zoo has been attracting around 10 million visitors since its establishment. The Zoo houses not only a large tiger population but also crocodiles, elephants, and pigs. Besides this, tour groups also have an opportunity of gorging on Thai, Chinese, Korean, Western, and Indian delicacies available at the zoo. An interesting fact about the zoo is the famous internet meme which shows some pictures of a female tiger who is nursing piglets wrapped in tiger skin. This picture is accompanied by a fictitious story about a California Zoo. It was shot at none other than at Sriracha Tiger Zoo.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo Timings

Operating Hours - 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM (The last ticket is sold at 05:30 PM)
Food Kiosk - 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Beverage Kiosk - 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Restaurant - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Souvenir Shops - 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

Events and Show Timings at Sriracha Tiger Zoo

There are several shows conducted by people at the zoo with the help of animals. You will find tigers leaping through a ring of fire and walk on tight double ropes, elephants dropping balls into the basket or walk dance, and bow. More than this, you will also find handlers of crocodiles sticking their heads inside the enormous jaws of this creature. Although these acts seem dangerous, they are performed by professionals and well-trained animals.

Here are the show timings at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo:
Tiger Shows: 11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, and 03:30 PM
Elephant Shows: 11:40 AM, 02:30 PM, and 04:30 PM
Crocodile Shows: 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, and 05:00 PM
Pig Shows: Every thirty minutes starting from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Tips

Disabled friendly services: The best and most unique factor at the zoo are the facilities provided for disabled visitors. There are wheelchairs available at the zoo entrance, which can be hired at THB 50. Besides this, the zoo paths and restrooms are designed in a way to cause no problems for disabled people while enjoying animal shows or other activities.
Exclusive Food: Despite several foods and beverage options available inside the zoo, the, i.e. the crocodile meat, cannot be missed. Visitors make sure that they try crocodile meat when they visit this place.

How To Reach Sriracha Tiger Zoo

Sriracha Tiger Zoo from Pattaya takes only half an hour.

Mini Bus
There are minibuses or shuttle services made available by the zoo which can get people from Pattaya to the zoo. The ticket prices range between THB 220 to THB 1,450.

By Bus
Besides this, buses are running from Ekamai Bus Terminal if you are visiting the zoo from Bangkok. You will have to take a Bangkok-Sriracha route bus and alight at Sriracha City. From here, keep walking towards the traffic light and turn left at the junction. From here, you will have to take a minibus of Sriracha-Nong Khor route which will get you to the zoo.