About Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is a large wildlife attraction in Tai Ban, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province, about 30 km south of Bangkok. Established in 1950, it is recognized as one of the world's largest crocodile farms, housing tens of thousands of crocodiles including the notable Yai, one of the largest captive crocodiles. The site also includes a zoo, elephant shows, crocodile wrestling performances, and a dinosaur museum.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open-air complex centered on crocodile enclosures and ponds housing thousands of crocodiles of various species and sizes. The site includes daily crocodile wrestling and elephant performance arenas, a zoo area with hippos, tigers, monkeys, birds and other animals, a Dinosaur Museum with life-size models and slides, and shaded walkways, ponds and exhibition halls. The environment is that of a traditional large-scale animal farm and zoo with concrete walkways, viewing platforms and show stadiums.
Key highlights
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One of the world's largest crocodile farms with tens of thousands of crocodiles
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Home to Yai, one of the largest captive crocodiles on record
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Daily crocodile wrestling and handling shows
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Elephant shows and zoo area with hippos, tigers, primates and birds