occupies an area of about 8 sq.km and is inhabited by some 8,000 animals from 300 different species from various parts of the world, most from Thailand and Asia. Khao Kheow open zoo specializes in wildlife conservation and research, with success in the area of breeding and returning animals to the wild. The open zoo also boasts many activities for zoo visitors, including animal safari and after dark safari, conservation education, enrichment and feeding programs, trekking on foot and elephant-back, zip line and tented camping, dining and shows, and more.