About Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai Night Safari is a large nocturnal zoo and nature park in Mae Hia, south of Chiang Mai city, Thailand. Opened in 2006, it covers over 800 rai near Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The park is known for open tram safaris through predator and savanna zones, walking trails, and evening animal presentations. It combines wildlife viewing, conservation education, and family entertainment in a forested lakeside setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a forested lakeside park with open-air tram rides through Savanna Safari and Predator Prowl zones to see giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers and bears at close range, plus a 1.2 km Jaguar Trail walking path around the lake with enclosures for smaller animals. The experience includes scheduled animal presentations, feeding opportunities, a musical fountain and light show, restaurants and souvenir shops. Daytime visits offer Day Safari trams, while the main Night Safari operates after sunset with guided trams.
Key highlights
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Open-air tram safari through Savanna Safari zone
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Predator Prowl tram zone with carnivores after dark
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Jaguar Trail 1.2 km walking trail around the lake
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Evening animal presentations and feeding experiences
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Musical fountain and light show by the lake
History of Chiang Mai Night Safari
Opened on 6 February 2006 as a government-initiated nocturnal safari park to promote tourism and wildlife conservation in northern Thailand. Developed on forest land adjacent to the Royal Park Rajapruek area and operated by the Pinkanakorn Development Agency, a public organization under the Prime Minister's Office.
Culture & Context
Functions as an educational and conservation centre showcasing Thai and exotic wildlife, promoting biodiversity awareness and family-oriented nature recreation for domestic and international visitors.
Route
| By air | Via Chiang Mai International Airport, then road transfer to the park |
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