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Discussion in 'Thailand' started by mistifarang, 11 Jun 2009.

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  1. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    this recent article says 200 Baht. Numerous sites say it is open 24 hours.
    Pata Zoo update - November 2016
     
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    :eek: 24/7? Vllt waere da ne "Abendsafari" drin...
     
  3. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    it seemed strange to me - basically it would mean that the animals are in permanently-lit enclosures. But it is a department store, so perhaps it really is open 24/7.
     
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    How did the zoo get all those rare species?The only gorilla in thailand,and linsang and ferret badger etc.
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    they bought the gorilla. The linsang and ferret-badger and other native species they probably also bought locally.
     
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    I paid 200 Baht last year. I think opening hours are much more limited than that but can't find my notes on the department's store's opening hours.
     
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    I was just there (6:20pm) and it's definitely not open 24/7. I guess I'll try again tomorrow.
     
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    Opening hours are 10am to 6pm and the shows happen on weekends only.
     
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    WAZA commits to the closing of the Pata Zoo
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    Story about Bua Noi, Pata's zoo lonely Gorilla :

    Gorilla in the mist
     
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    Pata closed, right?
     
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