New Dusit Zoo

New Dusit Zoo
Date opened2027
LocationPathum Thani, Thailand
OwnerZoological Park Organization

The successor to the Dusit Zoo is planned to open in Pathum Thani province in 2027. The zoo is located on 300 rai of royal land donated by King Vajiralongkorn in Thanyaburi district.

History

The zoo was originally expected to open in early 2026.

The first exhibits are projected to open in April 2027. The zoo's full opening is schedule for 2029, with the second phase projected to have four continental zones: Asia, Africa, Australia and South America.

References

  1. ↑ "Thailand unveils new "Zoo of the Future" in Pathum Thani". nationthailand. 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
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  3. ↑ Arora, Sarishti (2024-07-22). "King donates 300-rai for new sustainable zoo in Pathum Thani". Thaiger. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  4. ↑ Wipatayotin, Apinya (2022-07-28). "Ambitious zoo plans unfold". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  5. ↑ Wipatayotin, Apinya (2023-08-26). "New zoo starting to take shape". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  6. ↑ "Zoo officials visit Pathum Thani site, upbeat on opening 1st phase in 2026". nationthailand. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  7. 1 2 P, Vajara (2026-08-15). "Bangkok has been without a zoo since 2018. Its replacement is nearly built". Thaiger. Retrieved 2026-08-16.