Chiang Mai Night Safari
Main building
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| Date opened | February 6, 2006 |
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| Location | Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 18°44′32″N 98°55′2″E / 18.74222°N 98.91722°ECoordinates: 18°44′32″N 98°55′2″E / 18.74222°N 98.91722°E |
| Land area | 327 acres (132 ha) |
| No. of animals | 400+ |
| No. of species | 50+ |
| Major exhibits | Savanna Safari, Predator Prowl, Jaguar Trail, Multimedia Fountain |
| Website | www |
Chiang Mai Night Safari (Thai: เชียงใหม่ไนท์ซาฟารี) is a nocturnal zoo located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The safari has operated by Pinkanakorn Development Agency, subordinated to the Prime Minister's Office. The safari opened in 2006 at the same year with the Royal Flora Expo 2006 in order to promote Chiang Mai tourism. It is the second night safari of the world following the Night Safari in Singapore.
Admissions and tickets is THB 800 for adults, THB 400 for children.
It is the 2nd night safari in the world, opened in mid-2005, the safari is a piece of African savannah-cross-zoo, which has been recreated as one of Chiang Mai’s newest and most ambitious projects. It has more than 200 species from several continents and although it is best enjoyed at night, you can visit it during the afternoon, too.
The 320-acre site, annexed from the foot of the Doi Pui Suithep National Park, includes a large lake surrounded by zoo-like enclosures and two ‘game drives’, where animals from Africa and Asia roam freely in larger fenced off areas. Some of the more docile species wander right up to the tram, but predators are kept behind security barriers. In addition, the Chiang Mai Night Safari has a very comfortable pavilion and the Lanna Village, with restaurant, Fun Plaza and a colourful musical fountain.
The safari was developed under controversial circumstances (without proper environmental impact studies) as part of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s grand design for his hometown. It was opened in time for the much-attended, three-month long Royal Flora Expo in December 2006, and modelled on a similar safari park in Singapore. Despite facing difficulties in securing animals from Kenya, the Night Safari is easily one of Chiang Mai‘s best newer attractions, designed professionally to provide a complete experience for all ages.
The resort at Chiang Mai Night Safari is composed of five houses :
Digital Zoo Shows information about animals with digital tools such as an interactive wall exhibition, an interactive floor, interactive laser gun, 3D POP UP, multi touch table, hologram, 3D motion picture, piano step and music touch wall. Example - The interactive wall exhibition works by detecting the movement of the user. When the user gets in the designated area, an infrared camera will detect the movements and direct the projected image to interact with the user. - The 3D POP UP shows a 3D image on the screen. The user can wear the 3D animal head such as tiger, lion and zebra. - The hologram is a 3D motion picture. It is used for something like a magic show. There are many screens in the room that can contain over 20 people. The magician can react with the 2D and 3D animations on the screen.
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