Bangkok, the party central of Asia and a shopaholics dream is the ultimate vacation destination for families with exciting escapes to help relax and enjoy. From thousands of shopping destinations for the mums to tech shops for the boys and exhilarating rides and parks for the adrenaline junkies and hyperactive kids to let loose and go crazy, Bangkok has it all. One such awe-inspiring place that will make you scream is the Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand.
The park is the largest crocodile farm in the world with close to 100,000 crocodiles ranging in size and type. Founded by crocodile king Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn in 1950, the farm is located 10 kilometers from Bangkok City and is home to elephants, tigers, lions, monkeys, hippos and horses. The farm was the first of its kind to create a culture for breeding crocodiles and has helped lessen the effects of extinction on the crocodile species. The farm is dedicated for the preservation and conservation of wildlife and strives to educate and research new ways of wildlife conservation while maintaining a constant supply of crocodile skin, products and meat to the market so as not to harm the overall species. One can learn about and become a part of their journey in saving these majestic creatures for generations to come.
Stay on to watch a thrilling man vs. crock wrestling match as the trainer puts his head inside the mouth of a 6 meter crocodile, captures it with his bare hands and the fights the gators. See the six meter long Yai, the largest recorded crocodile under captivity weighing 1114.27 kg. Alligator feeding time is a fascinating display to watch. See the elephants defy the perceived norms as they ride tricycles, walk tightropes and dance to the music. One can have a short ride on the elephants, the train or horse or on a paddle boat and later visit the dinosaur museum. The farm is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. costing 300 baht per adult and 200 baht per child.
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