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.
Highlights
- See Thailand's native elephants in an educational and fun environment
- A family friendly tour
- Photo opportunities with the twin Bengal tigers. (BHT100 per person payable direct)
- Ride an elephant through lush gardens (BHT500 per person payable direct)
- See a Crocodile wrestling show
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Elephant ShowWhat the elephant show, BangkokPhoto by: Shelley CAustralia, 11 2009 -
ElephantElephant after the show with his handlerPhoto by: Shelley CAustralia, 11 2009 -
Start of ShowElephant in full dressPhoto by: Shelley CAustralia, 11 2009 -
Elephant SoccerThe elephant tries to score.Photo by: Duncan EAustralia, 02 2009 -
BattleLots of drama as Thailand and Burma go to war.Photo by: Duncan EAustralia, 02 2009 -
Crocodile showWhere is my watch?Photo by: Duncan EAustralia, 02 2009 -
TigersHaving the tiger by the tails.Photo by: Duncan EAustralia, 02 2009 -
Rose GardenNext to the zoo. Peaceful and nice.Photo by: Duncan EAustralia, 02 2009 -
Elephant showReliving the past!Photo by: Joanne CSouth Africa, 01 2008 -
Elephant showPlaying soccer!!Photo by: Joanne CSouth Africa, 01 2008 -
Elephant showAs it was way back then...Photo by: Joanne CSouth Africa, 01 2008 -
Elephant showYou may feed the elephants after the show with bananas or sugar cane.Photo by: Joanne CSouth Africa, 01 2008 -
Useful Information
Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo Tour from Bangkok
You'll be picked up from your centrally located Bangkok hotel and travel one-hour to the Elephant Ground and Zoo complex.
This is the perfect opportunity to take a 30-minute elephant ride (cost not included, payable direct, approximately BAHT500 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.
Reviewed by stephsam, January 2013
This was the most amazing experience. Got picked and had our own tour guide for the 4 of us. Elephant show excellent make sure you have small change for tips. Best of all was getting photo taken with 2 tigers for approx £2.50 would recommend this trip
Reviewed by Priscilla B, April 2012
A great chance to get up close and personal with elephhants. The handlers encourage you to touch and approach the elephants, even holding their trunks and feeding them. The best part of this trip was the elephant ride along a well maintained, gardened path (costs an additional $500 Baht). They take lots of pictures and it was a unique experience. Keep lots of $20 Baht bills (about 50cents US)handy as the handlers ask for tips. I think of it as helping to support the elephants. We saw at least 30 different elephants. You can even touch, feed, and interact with the baby elephants. So cute! Only an hour's ride from Bangkok city. Again, a wonderful tour guide who answered our many questions about Bangkok.
