Safari Park Kanchanaburi: Giraffe Feeding, Ticket Price & Complete Guide

Giraffes leaning toward visitors at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

An open zoo where animals roam across seven zones

Safari Park Kanchanaburi is an open zoo where animals roam across seven zones rather than sitting in cages. Feeding the giraffes is the highlight for most visitors, especially families. Here's a real, complete guide to tickets, add-ons and what to expect.

Quick facts

Entrance and ticket counter at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

Safari Park Kanchanaburi: open daily 9am to 5pm

Location99 Lat Ya to Bo Phloi Road, Nong Kum, Bo Phloi District, Kanchanaburi
Distance from BangkokAbout 3 hours by car
Opening hours9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Time needed3 to 5 hours
Foreign adult ticketSources differ, 300 to 550 THB (see honest note below)
Foreign child ticket150 THB per one source
Ticket includesSafari bus tour through the zones and the main animal shows
Extra costGiraffe photo experience, animal food sets and some close encounters
ZonesDeer and antelope, bear, tiger, lion, cheetah, camels and ostrich, zebras and giraffes

An honest note on prices and animal welfare

Zebras roaming in an open zone at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

Safari Park Kanchanaburi: seven open zones instead of cages

Worth being upfront about two things: ticket prices for foreigners vary widely across sources. One lists 300 THB and a visitor review mentions 400 THB. Several recent sources and booking sites quote 550 THB including the bus tour. Thai visitors pay far less, roughly 100 to 120 THB. The giraffe photo experience is an add-on, with one visitor paying about 1,000 THB per person. Animal food is sold separately. Check the current gate price before you go.
The park also offers shows and experiences such as crocodile wrestling, elephant shows, tiger feeding and playing with big cat cubs. Many travellers enjoy them, but others choose to skip performances and close handling of wild animals on welfare grounds. It's worth deciding what you're comfortable with before you arrive. The bus tour and giraffe feeding can be enjoyed on their own.
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Feeding the giraffes

Visitor feeding a giraffe at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

Safari Park Kanchanaburi: giraffe feeding is the highlight for most visitors

This is the experience most visitors come for. You buy food sets on site. Staff then show you how to feed the giraffes safely. Portions are small enough that everyone in a group gets a turn. The separate paid photo experience gets you closer for pictures.

The safari bus tour

Safari bus driving through a zone at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

Safari Park Kanchanaburi: the bus tour is included in your ticket

Your ticket includes a bus ride through the park's seven zones. Along the way you can see and feed deer, giraffes and other animals. Bananas, vegetables and carrots are sold before the tour starts, so buy some before you board.

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Animal shows

Show arena with an audience at Safari Park Kanchanaburi

Safari Park Kanchanaburi: show times differ on weekdays and weekends

Show times differ between weekdays and weekends. One source lists elephant shows at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm on weekdays. On weekends it lists 10:00am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Confirm the day's schedule at the entrance.

How to get there

Countryside road through Bo Phloi District, Kanchanaburi

Bo Phloi District, Kanchanaburi: easiest reached by car or tour

The park sits in Bo Phloi District, well north of Kanchanaburi town, so it's easiest by car, private transfer or as part of a tour from Bangkok. The new M81 motorway has made the drive from Bangkok quicker. Some booking sites sell foreigner tickets with hotel transfers included, but they need to be booked at least a day ahead.

Sourced from trip.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi travel guide 2026, holidify.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi, trip.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi tickets 2026, klook.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi guide, airial.travel's Safari Park Open Zoo Kanchanaburi 2026, kkday.com's best Bangkok zoos and wildlife parks 2026, thethaitourism.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi entry ticket for foreigners and thethaitourism.com's Safari Park Kanchanaburi basic package.

Practical tips

Arrive close to 9:00am. You'll beat the crowds and get better light for photos.

Buy animal food before the bus tour. The giraffes come right up to the bus once they see it.

Budget for add-ons. Food, the giraffe photo experience and other encounters can easily double your spend.

Pair it with the River Kwai Bridge or a café stop. Many day tours from Bangkok combine them.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming the giraffe photo experience is included. It's a separate paid add-on.
  • Trusting one quoted ticket price. Foreigner prices differ across sources, so confirm on the day.
  • Arriving late in the afternoon. You'll miss shows and rush the 3 to 5 hours the park deserves.
  • Trying to reach it by public transport. The park is remote, so plan a car, transfer or tour.
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