Chiang Mai Zoo

Chiang Mai Zoo is a large zoological park located at the foot of Doi Suthep on Huay Kaew Road in Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai. Established on land developed by Harold Mason Young and officially opened in 1974 under the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, it covers about 200 acres of forested hillside and houses over 400 animal species, an aquarium and family attractions.

Visitors can expect a large, hilly zoo set in forested terrain at the base of Doi Suthep. Enclosures are spread across slopes connected by roads and walkways, with an internal tram and monorail to move between zones. Areas include African savanna, aquatic animals, primates, birds, reptiles, koalas, hippos and the former giant panda exhibit, plus the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium with marine tunnel. Restaurants, cafes and viewpoints are located throughout the grounds.

The zoo originated from a private collection started by American missionary Harold Mason Young in 1952 on Huay Kaew Road. The Chiang Mai Municipality developed the site and it was officially opened as Chiang Mai Zoo in 1974 under the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, becoming northern Thailand's first and largest zoo and a center for wildlife conservation and education.

Serves as a major educational, conservation and family recreation institution for northern Thailand, known for its role in wildlife breeding programs and for formerly housing giant pandas on loan, which became a cultural symbol for the city.