Welcome to Chiang Mai Night Safari, believed to be Thailand's first nocturnal zoo and the largest in the world, spanning approximately 327 acres at the foot of Doi Suthep. Open during both day and night hours, this expansive park gives you a closer look at animals, with non-dangerous species like deer and muntjac roaming freely near the entry gate and tour zones. You can explore distinct areas like the 1.2-kilometer Jaguar Trail around the lake, Tiger World, the Predator Prowl Zone featuring carnivores, and the Savannah Safari Zone showcasing herbivores.
Enjoy a daytime tram ride where you can feed animals, or take a nighttime bus tour to view exclusive nocturnal wildlife. For interactive fun, visit the Digital Zoo to experience holograms, 3D puppets, and laser games, or join the 'Behind the Zoo' activity to learn about caring for the 'Big 5'—elephants, hippopotamuses, bison, white rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Don't miss the lake's multimedia musical fountain show, the only dancing fountain in Thailand, complete with 1,200 water jets, light projections, and lasers.
For meals and lodging, visit the Giraffe Restaurant or stay overnight in a forest resort house.
What to see at Chiang Mai Night Safari
- Take a Day Safari tram ride to feed animals or a Night Safari bus tour to view nocturnal wildlife.
- Walk the 1.2-kilometer Jaguar Trail around the lake to see animals and free-roaming deer.
- Watch a multimedia show at Thailand's only dancing fountain, featuring 1,200 water jets, lights, and lasers.
- Experience high-tech interactive attractions like holograms, piano steps, and 3D puppets at the Digital Zoo.
- Get hands-on insight into animal care for the 'Big 5' through the 'Behind the Zoo' program.
Visiting tips
Take the Day Safari tram ride if you want the opportunity to feed the animals during your tour.
How long: Day or night visit · Best time: Day or evening
How to get there & what’s nearby
Chiang Mai Night Safari is easy to reach on Chiang Mai’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Chiang Mai Zoo and Ban Ho Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Chiang Mai travel guide.
See the full Chiang Mai travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.