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If you are looking for a family friendly day tour from Bangkok then look no further. Situated just 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Bangkok is the Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo, a place where the whole family can learn more about Thailand's most revered animal - the Elephant.
This is the perfect opportunity to take a 30-minute elephant ride (optional extra payable direct, approximately BAHT400 per person) as well as learn, via performances, just how and why these mighty creatures are held in such high regard by the Thai people. There are a variety of shows on display, including elephants at work as well how elephants once played an important part in the battles that took place in ancient Siam. One show in particular will depict the battle between King Naraesuan The Great and the Burmese Prince, where elephants were used by both armies. Can elephants play football? Well, you will find out at one of the many shows complete with dramatic sound and narration.
The Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo also has other animals on display, including crocodiles which star in the crocodile wrestling shows. Don't worry, the animals are all cared for well. The Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo was accredited by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) as maintaining one of the cleanest and most impressive public crocodile displays in the world.
Take an elephant ride at the Sampran Elephant Ground & Zoo in Thailand
- Pick up between 12:00pm and 12:50pm
- Tour commences 1:00pm
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- Infants aged 1 year and under are free of charge, as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- Child prices apply to children aged 2-11 years inclusive
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- Coach tour
- English speaking licensed guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Elephant ride (optional extra, payable direct - approximately BAHT400)
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips or Gratuities to guides or drivers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour will ONLY operate with a minimum of two passengers
- Please note - group sizes vary from 2 to 40 passengers per tour. The type of transport provided may vary from a 9 seater minibus to 40 passenger coaches depending on number of passengers booked.
- Please advise the name of your hotel in the 'Hotel Pick-up' box at time of booking
- Gratuities to the guide and driver although customary, are not required. Any such expression of appreciation should be made on a voluntary and individual basis.
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The elephant riding was very fun; I liked it. If you go to this zoo, you have to do it, that was why ... Read more ›
Tania A, United States, October 2007
Our transport was late, therefore we got to the venue as the elephant show was about to start. So we ... Read more ›
Joanne C, South Africa, January 2008
