Dusit Zoo
Dusit Zoo, or Khao Din Zoo, is the zoo in the centre of Bangkok and, as such, it did not inspire much confidence in visiting. Most zoos housed in capital cities tend to be lacking and have no room to expand. It's also the oldest zoo in Thailand, opening in 1938 and built by King Chulalongkorn. In 1954, the zoo was transferred to the Zoological Park Organisation (ZPO) and has since improved dramatically over the years from the original Victorian style barred cages of the past. The visit to the zoo was a pleasant surprise. There are 1300 animals within the park, most of whom live in decent enclosures with enrichment items and food suited to their individual needs.
As of September 2018, Dusit Zoo has been closed with the animals all moved to other ZPO facilities. Data displayed is from 2018.
Overview
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Interactions
Tiger-tourist interactions often involve unnatural behaviors and environments that can lead to welfare issues. If you're looking for ethical and welfare-friendly tiger experiences, avoid places offering interactions.
Welfare Indicators
Nutrition
Water provided
Limited diet
Physical Environment
Shelter provided
Very clean
Large pond
Range of vegetation
Large enclosure size
Limited shelter
Health
Adequate body condition
No injuries or signs of pa
Signs of inbreeding
Behavioural Interactions
Some enclosure complexity
Positive behaviours observed
No enrichment
No privacy
Mental State
Relaxed
Calm
Active
N/a
What we are doing to help
At this time we are raising awareness for the situation of the captive tigers in Thailand through education of the public and through a number of different petitions.
Head to our Petition zone to see how you can help.