Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand is located on Rama V road, beside the Royal Plaza and Vimanmek Mansion. This is no longer used and is open as a museum. Set in well landscaped grounds, Vimanmek is the largest Teak Wood structure in the world. Dusit zoo is the most famous and biggest zoo in Thailand, known as Khao Din. It is open daily 08.00 am to 06.00 pm. and the admission fee is 50 Baht for adults and 10 Baht for children.
Animals in Dusit zoo are from all part of the world such as Tropical animals to be found include, Sumatran Rhinoceros, great Grey Kangaroos, Siamese Crocodiles, Lesser Mouse Deer, Gaurs, American Bison from USA and not to mention other hundreds of species of birds, reptiles and animals.
Dusit zoo is set amidst natural surroundings and has a large lake. The highlights of Dusit zoo are the star animals such as Albino barking deer, white tigers and elephants, Show of animal’s performance; it is very popular for children. Nocturnal animal exhibit, Reptiles and amphibian exhibit and the last one is Bird aviary.
Other activities in Dusit zoo are elephant rides and animal-feeding shows. Paddle boats can be hired to go out on the lake at the center of the zoo. The restaurants serving reasonably priced Thai food flank the lake.
Dusit Zoo is one relaxing place you can find in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of choices for traveling in Bangkok. You can make a trip here from the crowded streets. If you want to go this zoo, the nearest BTS is Phyathai station but that’s still a long way, the best way and comfortable is take taxi or the bus number 18, 28 and air-conditioned bus is number 10.