About Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo
Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo is a private wildlife attraction in Tha Talat, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, about 30 km west of Bangkok. Established in 1988 on Phetkasem Road, it is known for daily elephant shows, crocodile wrestling performances and a small zoo housing tigers, crocodiles and other animals. The venue combines animal presentations, feeding areas and exhibition spaces in a riverside setting near the Tha Chin River.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air complex with scheduled elephant shows featuring trained elephants, crocodile wrestling shows, and enclosures for tigers, crocodiles and other zoo animals. The grounds include show arenas with covered seating, animal feeding areas, photo spots with animals, souvenir shops and food stalls. The setting is flat and landscaped along Phetkasem Road, with walkways connecting the show areas and zoo sections.
Key highlights
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Daily elephant shows with trained elephants performing demonstrations
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Crocodile wrestling and crocodile shows
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Small zoo with tigers, crocodiles and other animals
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Animal feeding and photo opportunities
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Covered show arenas with seating for visitors