Chainat Bird Park, Chainat

Built in 1983, Chai Nat Bird Park is the largest aviary in Asia, where over 100 bird species live and flourish in natural surroundings. Over 60 other cages of birds populate the park. Small man-made waterfalls, gardens, a snake park, a rabbit park, and a wild animal park provide additional interesting sites to visit. A pavilion, located in the middle of a pond, offers respite from the sun. The Chai Nat Bird Park is also home to an aquarium, which features many different types of freshwater fish indigenous to the Chao Phraya River. Local handicrafts such as wickerwork and bird carvings as well as fruit are available at shops inside the park. To get there, from Bangkok, travel along Highway No. 32 on the Chai Nat-Takhli route. Turn left to use Highway No. 1. Proceed another 7 kilometers. The Chai Nat Bird Park is on the right hand side. The Chai Nat Bird Park is open from 8.00 am-6.00 pm, whilst the aquarium is open from 8.00 am-5.00 pm daily. Admission to the park is adult 150 baht and child 75 baht. For further information, call 0 5647 6617 or 0 5647 6624.