Travel guide Thailand
Orchid farm
WORKING HOURS
09:00 — 17:30
FEE
Adult
400 THB
Kid
200 THB
CONTACTS
081 891 9173
COORDINATES
GPS
7°49'05.8"N 98°20'13.8"E
Decimal
7.818277, 98.337154
Owners of the farm have been collecting different species of this beautiful flower for over 30 years. They have accumulated a truly amazing collection of 1500 varieties of orchid that will delight any visitor.
Do not miss delicious homemade ice cream sold at the entrance, a specialty of the hostess.
At the Farm orchid enthusiasts can purchase an orchid seedling in a sealed flask. Care Instructions are included.
Directions: from Chalong roundabout head toward Rawai Beach, turn right at the first turn, keep your eyes open for the sign “Orchid Farm”.
Phuket zoo
WORKING HOURS
08:30 — 18:00
FEE
Adult
500 THB
Kid
300 THB
CONTACTS
076 374 424
COORDINATES
GPS
N 7 50.565, E 98 21.512
Decimal
7.8427524,98.358525
The zoo has quite a lot of animals, including tigers, birds, fishes. There are even sculptures of dinosaurs. The entrance fee includes visits to a monkey show, an elephant and a crocodile shows. For an additional fee, you can get your picture taken with a tiger, a chimpanzee or a Python.
Showtimes at the Zoo
Monkey show 09:00, 12:00, 14:30, 16:45
Crocodile show 09:45, 12:45, 15:15, 17:30
Elephant show 10:30, 13:30, 16:00
If you would like to see all three shows it is best to come at 9.00, 12.00 or 14.30. It takes about 2.5 hours to see all.
Directions: from Chalong roundabout head toward Phuket Town on highway 4021 (it is the closest to the sea). At the first traffic light turn right.
