Thailand

The Queen Saowabha Memorial Institute specialises in breeding venomous snakes, extracting and researching snake venom, and creating vaccines for rabies and cholera. The institute has a snake farm, a popular attraction in Bangkok.

In the town of Samutprakan, near Bangkok, there is a huge crocodile farm, where there is no shortage of tourists. It was founded by Uthai Yongprapakorn, a wealthy businessman and owner of crocodile skin accessory companies. In 1950, a nursery was... read more

The city's Central Zoo is located in the Dusit neighbourhood, next to the Vimanmek Palace on Ratwithi Road. With lush greenery and spacious enclosures, the Dusit Zoo is considered one of the best zoos in Asia.

Siam Water Park is a great place for a holiday. There is a huge man-made swimming pool, artificial beaches, surfing, whirlpools, fountains, waterfalls and tall water slides. This man-made "lake" is surrounded by tropical trees.