Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is a land of amusement and fun. This destination is about an hour drive from the center of Bangkok. Surrounded by landscape gardens and ponds this is the best place in Thailand to enjoy the company of Mother Nature. This 60-acre farm comprises a beautiful environment where different wild animals and about thousands of crocodiles can be seen Started as tourist destination and a centre of orchid propagation and crocodile breeding, this park is now one of the biggest assets of Thailand.

A large variety of orchids, especially the famous Cattleya, adds charm to the atmosphere. The zoo includes a huge variety of animals, freshwater fish in a large lagoon, a waterfall, plus fun family activities such as elephant rides through the lush tropical scenery. The must see events: •Elephant shows featuring everything from the re-enactment of an 18th-century.
•Yutha Hathi, an ancient battle scene on elephant back.
•Thai battle with soldiers (dressed in beautiful costumes).
•Armored elephants performing circus-style antics.
•Elephant round-up from jungles, training of baby elephant, and elephant at work.
•Elephant racing and elephant-polo matches.
•Thrilling crocodile show.
The farm is open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30P.M. Admission fee is 220 Baht for adults and 120 Baht for children. Show timings are as follows:
Crocodile Wresting Show 12:45 A.M., 2:20 P.M. daily with additional show at 10:30 A.M. on Sunday
Magic Show 1:15 P.M., 3:00 P.M. daily with additional show at 11:00 A.M.
Elephant Show 1:45 P.M., 3:30 P.M. daily with additional show at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday.