Khao Samuk – Monkey Mountain Bang Saen

Khao Samuk – Monkey Mountain Bang Saen

If you are heading out to Bang Saen for the day then it is worth heading up to Khao Samuk. Khao Samuk is the hill on the headland at the northern end of Bang Saen. Some good views can be had here over Bang Saen and towards the oyster farms to the north, but as well a the views Khao Samuk is famous for its boisterous colony of Macaque monkeys which also reside on this hill. Going to visit and feed the monkeys has become quite a popular pastime, the…

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Burapha University Aquarium Bang Saen

Burapha University Aquarium Bang Saen

Bang Saen is one of the closest beaches to Bangkok and only a 40 minute (40km drive from Pattaya) If you wanted to escape the hectic city of Pattaya for the day then Bang Saen makes a very pleasant day out. One of the little surprises in this seaside town is the Burapha University Aquarium at the Institute of Marine Science. If you are in Bang Saen then this mid-sized aquarium attraction is well worth checking out.  At the entrance to the aquarium, you will see one of the main…

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Underwater World Pattaya

Underwater World Pattaya

UnderWater World is Pattaya’s flagship aquarium attraction boasting a 105-meter long aquarium tunnel. The aquarium is arranged into six zones. When you enter the aquarium you will be in the central zone where you will find the touch pool and magic tanks where you can touch and interact with the fish, there is also a fish feeding pond here where you can feed the fish using a baby’s feeding bottle. Walking towards the tunnels you will come across a few more display tanks featuring a variety of colourful fish and…

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Sri Racha Tiger Zoo

Sri Racha Tiger Zoo

Sri Racha Tiger Zoo boasts a population of over 200 Tigers. The main attractions at this zoo are tigers, crocodiles and elephants,  there are a few other animal species to be seen here and include camels, deer, pigs and donkeys. The main emphasis of this zoo attraction revolves around four main shows which include a crocodile show, elephant show, tiger show and the pig racing show. All shows are very circus-like and make the Sri Racha Tiger Zoo more akin to a circus than a zoo.  If you are planning…

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