Place to visit
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is a visitor attraction (ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน) in Thailand (Nakhon Pathom). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 12. 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 · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน
- Where
- Thailand · เพชรเกษม 117, 73110, ท่าข้้าม, Nakhon Pathom
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 44 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 8:30-17:30
- Price
- 600 THB
- Website
- elephantshow.com
- Run by
- ฟาร์มจรเข้ สามพราน
- Coordinates
- 13.71949, 100.2533
What it is and where
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is a visitor attraction (ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน) in Thailand (Nakhon Pathom).
It is in Nakhon Pathom, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 8.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 13.71949, 100.2533; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 44 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)
- Run by
- ฟาร์มจรเข้ สามพราน
It is one of the 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 Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is November to February.
- JanBest time11:16
- FebBest time11:34
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:19
- MayPossible12:38
- JunPossible12:48
- JulPossible12:44
- AugPossible12:27
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:41
- NovBest time11:21
- DecBest time11:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Samphran Elephant Ground & 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 Rai KhingBuddhist temple in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand2.6 km
- Wat Sam PhranBuddhist temple in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand4.6 km
- Wat Tha MaiBuddhist temple in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand4.8 km
- Don Wai MarketMarket6.6 km
- Thai Human Imagery MuseumWax museum in Thailand7.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: With kids
- Chiang Mai Zoo: zoo in Thailand
- Ancient Siam: open-air museum
- Safari World: tourist attraction in Bangkok that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park
- Dream World: Theme Park
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo: zoo in Thailand
- Ramayana Water Park: water park in Pattaya, Thailand
Every Thailand place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction (ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน in the local language) in Thailand.
When is the best time to visit Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 12.
How do you get to Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 44 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 Rai Khing, Wat Sam Phran, Wat Tha Mai. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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