Dusit Zoo, Bangkok – The Zoo on a Hill
Apr 9th, 2010 by admin
The locals call it Khao Din or mountain of earth, a pretty accurate description for Bangkok’s only zoo. The entire area that comprises the Dusit Zoo used to be an enormous mound of dirt – a hill if you will.
Many things have changed since the zoo opened more than ninety years ago. The hilly contours are no longer apparent because of the landscaping and the modern world that has built up around the area. But the Dusit Zoo remains as popular as ever.
Parents take their children to it’s huge playground while young adults spend romantic afternoons strolling the grounds of the zoo. Others visit on the weekends for a picnic in it’s tree covered gardens.
Dusit Zoo was built as a private botanical garden during the reign of King Rama V on 42 acres. Walking along the pine tree lined path near the lake, affords you some spectacular views of the old Parliament General Assembly Hall.
The zoo has made great strides in the preservation of endangered animal species, including the captive breeding of the mouse deer. The animals at the zoo include monkeys and other primates, hippos, lions, giraffe, tigers, reptiles, birds and of course some of the largest elephants in the country. It’s a nice place to spend an afternoon.
Dusit Zoo Camel
Dusit Zoo Elephant
Dusit Zoo Tiger
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