City: Chiang Mai Province
Top Things to do in Chiang Mai Province
Things to do in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Chiang Mai (Thai: เชียงใหม่, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.màj] ( listen); Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩉᩲ᩠ᨾ᩵, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.màj]) is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It is in the country's north. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 km north of Bangkok.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai Province
1. Siam Insect Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
The Siam Insect-Zoo & Museum is a great place for famlies visiting Chiang Mai. The facility was renovated in 2010 and includes exhibits with insects ranging from caterpillars to beetles to butterflies.
Reviewed By FancyFree55 - Florida, United States
I traveled alone to the Siam Insect Zoo by taxi from Chiang Mai because Hubby wasn't interested in looking at insect displays. I'm so glad I did. This was incredibly interesting, besides being the only insect zoo I've ever heard of, anywhere in the world. The owner of the B&B we stayed at in Chiang Mai told me that the insect zoo was established by a man who'd contracted malaria from a mosquito bite in his youth, which caused him to start researching mosquitos, and then other insects as well. The collection of preserved insects is astonishing - three rooms full of wall-to-wall and floor to ceiling displays, including thousands of insects from all over the world, along with a wealth of information about each creature. I was delighted to enter the butterfly garden, where beautiful specimens were flitting from flower to flower. They weren't afraid to get close to me, and a few nearly landed on me. There's a spider room with live specimens of gargantuan spiders, many poisonous, all confined in aquariums. If the staff would clean the glass, they'd be much easier to watch and visitors would be able to take photos. There's also a display with aquariums containing many species of large "walking stick" insects. You can hold one, if you're willing. Again the glass really needs cleaning. One aquarium contains one of the most poisonous insects on the planet - a giant red centipede. You can't hold this 12-inch long monster because his bite can kill a child or someone in frail health. I was fascinated watching a huge night-slayer scorpion, bearded dragons, beautiful iguanas, and a couple of turtles for good measure. Admission is only about $4 USD. I spent more than an hour checking out the displays. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Don't miss this museum if you're traveling anywhere near Mae Rim.
2. Tiger Kingdom - Chiang Mai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,654 reviews
**See our website and book direct for the best value tickets!** --- Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai is a once in a lifetime experience where you can get up close to tigers! Can you make friends with one of our cubs? Or are you brave enough to approach one of our giant tigers? Watch the tigers as you kick back with some food and drink from our top-quality restaurant. You are sure to have a very memorable experience! Open daily including public holidays from 9am to 5pm.
Reviewed By mazhar132
Visited the chiang mai location where 4 new cubs were born, the tigers were great fun and the staff make the visit even better! Highly recommend going there to see the cubs and doing a tiger trail, you get to understand about the tigers lifestyle and habits Thoroughly recommended tiger trail and understanding about the big cats. The tigers are active please Listen to the staff, follow there instructions. On the day 2 medium sized tigers were playing and it was not good time to go in. Really enjoyed the experience and can’t tell you how well the animals are looked after
3. Chiang Mai Night Safari
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,364 reviews
Chiang Mai Night Safari is a vocational study center building the concept of environmental foresty and wild life conservation. Its also a worls class standard for education and entertainment and a place for earning valuable income with social responsibility for community and environment. Everything you experience will be unforgettable.
Reviewed By ozzetteHull - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
Wow a night tour , we had just landed and hubby booked this to start our 3 day stay in changi mai, was so amazing to experience the zoo at night ,the tigers were purrrfect. Took all tram tours and loved seeing so many animals at night, do think there should be a silence rule as we couldn't hear the tour guide thru chatter and noise from others !! The live dancing was amazing too with beautiful costumes, staff were so very friendly and helpful, a must experience tour and a great start to our stay.
4. Wild Asia Chiang Mai
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Chiang Mai Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,116 reviews
Chaing Mai Zoo is a great attraction for all ages. Located at the base of the mountains, the zoo offers a picturesque landscape and a variety of animals to see.
Reviewed By JanelleC6
We were so impressed by this zoo. It was so much better then we thought. So many animals to see in a beautiful environment for them. You are able to feed the giraffes and the hippo's for a few bart. Very up close and personnel experience.. also a night safari is available. You can hire a golf buggy to go around or they have a few open buses, very cheap that stop at every exibit, which you can jump on and off when you want.
6. Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium
7. Mae Rim Monkey School
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 116 reviews
