Spread out over a huge area, at the foot of Doi Suithep, is this exhausting zoo - it’s very hilly - although there is a tram and a monorail. Most of the animals enjoy quite large natural habitats here, with inhabitants ranging from bears to penguins. The latest additions are two pandas (on loan from China) and their recent offspring, which have become national celebrities. There is also a brand new snow dome, which is a novelty for the locals. Open: daily 08:00-17:00; entry: Foreigners: adults/children 150/70 baht, Thais: adults/children 100/20 baht (pandas, snow dome, aquarium, snorkeling, scuba diving - extra); 100 Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, tel: (053) 221 179, email: