Place to visit
Lopburi Zoo, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Lopburi Zoo is a visitor attraction (สวนสัตว์ลพบุรี) in Thailand (Lopburi). Interests: Nature, With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · Nature, With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- สวนสัตว์ลพบุรี
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 99 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
- Coordinates
- 14.80357, 100.63653
What it is and where
Lopburi Zoo is a visitor attraction (สวนสัตว์ลพบุรี) in Thailand (Lopburi).
It is in Lopburi, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.80357, 100.63653; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature, With kids and Wildlife places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Lopburi Zoo is November to February.
- JanBest time11:13
- FebBest time11:31
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:20
- MayPossible12:41
- JunPossible12:52
- JulPossible12:48
- AugPossible12:30
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:40
- NovBest time11:18
- DecBest time11:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to February | March and May to October |
| With kids | November to February | March and May to October |
| Wildlife | November to February | March and May to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Lopburi Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Nakhon PhosaTemple ruins in Lopburi province, Thailand2.3 km
- Phra Prang Sam Yot13th-century temple in Lopburi, Thailand2.4 km
- Wat Phra Si Rattana MahathatBuddhist temple in Lopburi province, Thailand2.5 km
- King Narai's Palace17th-century palace in Thailand2.8 km
- Wat Mani Chon KhanBuddhist temple in Lopburi province, Thailand2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Nature
- Golden Triangle: opium-producing region in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Doi Inthanon: highest mountain of Thailand
- Sukhothai Historical Park: ruins of Sukhothai, literally "Dawn of Happiness", capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, located near the modern city of Sukhothai, in what is now Northern Thailand
- Kaeng Krachan National Park: national park in Thailand
- Phang Nga Bay: large bay of Thailand
Every Thailand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lopburi Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction (สวนสัตว์ลพบุรี in the local language) in Thailand.
When is the best time to visit Lopburi Zoo?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.
How do you get to Lopburi Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 99 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Nakhon Phosa, Phra Prang Sam Yot, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- Lopburi7 places to see in and around Lopburi, Thailand: Phra Prang Sam Yot, King Narai's Palace, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. Best time: November to February.
- Nature334 places for nature in Thailand, from Golden Triangle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- ThailandBefore travelling to Thailand: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but the visa-free stay was cut from 60 to 30 days on 15…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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