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White Tigers at Khao Keow Open Zoo
Highlights of this day tour include
Chonburi Province has many attractions which draw thousands of tourists each year. One of the most notable attractions - Khao Kheow Open Zoo - covers an area of 2000 acres and has about 8000 animals from 300 species. Khao Kheow is a magnificent blend of forests, wild animals, bird aviary and is internationally recognized for its animal management and operations. Six of the newer residents of the zoo are rare white tigers exchanged by the Memphis Zoo. Khao Kheow is described as a 'wildlife bank' as many animals are on the endangered species list. The zoo is known for its success in breeding some of these endangered animals. One such project is breeding the rare Clouded Leopard. Other endangered mammals at the zoo include the Asian Wild Dog, Malayan Tapir and Tiger. Rare Asian bird species draw bird watchers from around the world. A walk-though aviary has been built on a mountain slope and presents an appealing environment. The aviary is Asia's second largest. Endangered bird species at the zoo include the Black Necked Stork and White Crested Laughing Thrush. One of the feautures is the Wild Cats Park which was originally initiated by the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) under the International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN). This area covering 40 acres has 48 species of wild cats in 8 enclosures. The habitats are desert, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, rocks and mountain. Each area has species natural to the habitat. Your van will drive you through the park, stopping at various spots along the way so you can see the animals close up and participate in the feeding. You can visit Khao Kheow Open Zoo in conjunction with the tour to either Both combinations make an excellent day out and can be comfortably done as a day trip from Bangkok.
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