Is Safari World worth it?
Skip itOverhyped · −17Drive-through safari plus a Marine Park of animal and stunt shows on Bangkok's north-east edge
Usually not worth it. 4.4 on ~50,000 reviews and families love it, but shows are uneven and big-cat areas closed after a 2025 fatal attack.
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4.4 ★ Google · 49,798 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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The core audience: shows, giraffe feeding and a drive-through safari fill a day; reviewers with children rate it highly.
Why Reality is 45
Lives up to its fame3/54.4 on ~50,000 reviews and families love it, but shows are uneven and big-cat areas closed after a 2025 fatal attack.
Value for money3/5฿950 for a full day is reasonable, but mandatory on-site food at ~3x prices and transfer costs add up.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Bangkok's only drive-through safari, but the animal-show format is common across Thailand.
Easy to do2/5No rail link, 45–75 min taxi each way, closed Mondays, and a tight show schedule to plan around.
What people loved
Drive-through safari brings visitors close to free-roaming herds; giraffe feeding is a favouriteFull day of shows — sea lion and Spy War stunt show are most praisedWell-organised, clean, with good facilities for familiesWhat wore them down
Animal-welfare concerns over orangutan and elephant shows and caged cubsFatal lion attack on a keeper in 2025 led to big-cat enclosures being closedNo outside food or water; on-site food and drinks reportedly about three times outside pricesFar from the centre with no rail link; transfers add cost and up to 2+ hours round tripSome shows (elephant, dolphin) rated only okay by reviewersKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Tickets sold at the gate; online resellers sell e-tickets and transfer packages. Arrive at 9 a.m. to fit in the shows.
EntryInternational visitors: Safari Park + Marine Park ฿950; with buffet lunch ฿1,100; Safari Park only ฿750; Marine Park only ฿850 (2024 reseller prices; 'may vary')Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursClosed Mondays. Tue–Fri Safari Park 9:00–16:30, Marine Park 9:00–17:00; weekends/holidays until 17:00 / 17:30Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Outside foodOutside food and drink not allowed; on-site prices are highSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ShowsDolphin, Sea Lion, Spy War stunt, Cowboy stunt, Elephant and Orangutan shows on a fixed daily scheduleSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Welfare & safetyLong criticised by welfare groups over orangutans, elephants and caged cubs; a keeper was killed by lions in Sep 2025 and big-cat enclosures were closedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed5–6 hours (a full day with transfers)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereNo rail station nearby: BTS Mo Chit then taxi, or bus from Chatuchak; ~22 km from Siam, roughly 45–75 min by taxi/Grab depending on traffic. Transfer packages ~฿1,400+Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In their words
“They do not allow any outside food or water. Within the facility, price of any item is three times higher than just outside the gate.”
“The elephant showbis not that good. The sea lion show is awesome. Dolphin show is okay.”
“The absolute best part of our day was definitely the giraffe feeding platform!”
“Most people recommend the dolphin show, which was enjoyable, but the real star of the park is the Spy War Show.”
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Questions people ask
How much is Safari World Bangkok?
For international visitors, about ฿950 for Safari Park + Marine Park, ฿750 Safari Park only and ฿850 Marine Park only; prices may vary.
Is Safari World open on Mondays?
No, it's closed Mondays. It opens 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday, closing 4:30–5:30 p.m. depending on day and section.
How do I get to Safari World Bangkok?
There's no train station nearby. Take a taxi or Grab (roughly 45–75 min from central Bangkok), or BTS to Mo Chit then a taxi or bus.
Can you bring food into Safari World?
No, outside food and drink isn't allowed; there are several restaurants on site.
How long do you need at Safari World?
About 5–6 hours to drive the safari and see the main shows.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Google Maps — Safari World
- Safari World — official site
- Pelago — Safari World Bangkok guide (Jul 2024)
- Wikipedia — Safari World