Chiang Mai Night Safari is a large open zoo near Chiang Mai. Get up close to exotic animals from various continents. The zoo houses over 1,400 animals of more than 130 species. The animals walk free in a savanna and jungle like environment resembling a natural habitat.

Chiang Mai Night Safari houses over 1,400 animals of over 130 species from various continents. Among them are desert fox, hyena, camel, lion, while lion, porcupine, green iguana, clouded leopard, leopard cat, jaguar, Malayan tapir, bear and alpaca, a small mammal that looks like a llama. Also, there are many colourful birds as macaw parrots, golden pheasant and crowned cranes.

The open zoo consists of three zones, the Savanna Safari, Predator Prowl and Jaguar Trail. At the centre is a large lake. The Savanna Safari and Predator Prowl zones can be toured by open safari tram. The Jaguar Trail is a walking only zone.

Savanna Safari
The Savanna Safari, named after the African savanna, houses animals as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, zebras, rhinos and deer. The easiest way to get around the 2.4 kilometre trail is by open tram of the daytime safari or the night safari.

Predator Prowl
In this zone you can see some of nature’s most fierce hunters like lions, bears, tigers and pumas. Travel the 2.4 kilometre trail by open safari tram of the daytime safari or night safari.

Jaguar Trail
The Jaguar Trail is a walking only zone at the lake. Follow the jungle trail and meet animals as tortoises, tigers, jaguars and many species of colourful birds. The zone opens from 11:00 until 22:00.

You can go around on foot or by open tram and get close to animals as zebras, giraffes, lions and bears. Take a daytime safari by open tram and feed the animals or take a night safari and watch the animals that are active after dark.