Dusit Zoo
Museum Urban zoo in Bangkok previously housing diverse animals
Urban zoo in Bangkok’s Dusit district long known for varied animal collections and family attractions; historically popular with school groups and tourists near the royal district.
Dusit Zoo was a long-established zoological park in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand, originally opened in 1938. For decades it served as Bangkok’s principal city zoo before its closure in 2018.
When open, the zoo contained a mix of native and non-native species, public enclosures, and family-oriented exhibits and activities in a compact urban park setting. It was commonly visited by families and school groups due to its central location.
The zoo opened in 1938 and operated for many decades as Bangkok’s main urban zoo. In 2018 the site was closed and the collection relocated as part of a programme to move facilities to a new site outside the city.
The former zoo was located in the Dusit district of central Bangkok near royal and civic buildings, within the city’s administrative core.
- Operating dates: The zoo operated in Bangkok's Dusit district from 1938 until its official closure in 2018 when the site was vacated for relocation of the collection.
- Central location: The location was in central Bangkok adjacent to several royal and civic buildings, making it historically the city's primary urban zoo.
How to Get to Dusit Zoo #
The former zoo sat in Dusit district, near the Royal Plaza and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. The area is served by public transport across central Bangkok; there is no public access to the closed zoo site.
Tips for Visiting Dusit Zoo #
- The old Dusit Zoo site is undergoing redevelopment; visitors interested in wildlife in Bangkok should seek the newer conservation-focused facilities instead.
- If researching the zoo's history, check Bangkok Metropolitan Archives or contemporary news coverage for photographs and timelines.
Best Time to Visit Dusit Zoo #
The original Dusit Zoo closed permanently on 31 December 2018; there is no public visiting season.
Weather & Climate near Dusit Zoo #
Dusit Zoo's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1315 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
