Chiang Mai Night Safari

Visited Chiang Mai Night Safari and it was an interesting experience, especially at night. The entrance area and decorations are beautiful and well designed. The lighting and atmosphere give a nice safari feeling. It’s a good place for families and children. The animal areas were okay, and the tram ride was enjoyable, but I personally expected a bit more excitement and animal interaction. Some parts felt a little quiet and less engaging than I imagined. Overall, it’s a decent place to visit at least once if you are in Chiang Mai. Good for photos and a different night activity, but there is still room for improvement in the overall experience. 🌿✨

The best zoo I’ve been to. Which isn’t saying much, since I haven’t been to that many lol. Still, it’s a unique experience and not something I expected to find in Thailand. Most of the place is very well built and thoughtfully designed, and it’s packed with shows and activities. I really like the walking trails. They’re chill, nicely designed, and pleasant to walk through. The safari ride is a must. Feeding giraffes and zebras is great. That said, I really don’t like the tiger zone. It’s a bit depressing and poorly designed. The show requires large groups of visitors to move together from room to room, which feels dangerous when there are crowds and kids around, rushing to earn the best spot. And the enclosures are also too small for the tigers, and they don’t look happy at all. Honestly, Moo Deng has it better than Ava. The fountain show was… surprisingly great. I didn’t expect much, but it genuinely blew me away. As a Thai, I didn’t even know Thailand could pull off this kind of show. It’s not the biggest or best fountain show in the world, but it’s tall, impressive, and definitely surprising. Overall, I love this zoo. It’s modern, clean, and beautifully designed, easily better than most zoos I’ve visited in Thailand. The worst part is transportation after you’re done. Expect to pay almost as much as the zoo ticket itself, because there’s basically no taxi or Grab available. I waited almost an hour, gave up, and ended up calling the most expensive Grab tier just to get out.

I visited with my family. The parking lot is very very far. There were no shuttle bus to send us at the entrance at all which is dangerous for elders and young kids. The service are really really bad. The security guards are a bit rude too. We wanted to see nong Ava but the room was too crowded. Should limit people. The animals were kept in a very small cage. They looked really sad and lonely. During the safari tram, there were 2 elephants. One looked very sad and stressed. The environment for the elephants are really small and horrible. The tram guide was really funny and not boring which is the only thing I liked. The black panther was walking back and forth, panting which isn’t very good. The zoo was very small and it wasn’t worth the ticket price AT ALL. The Ava mini show should be more organized. Should have a bigger space for people to watch. People had to stand on chairs which is dangerous. The parking lot is really bad. No one was managing the cars. The cars were parking over the line which made it have lesser space. As a Thai person, I personally think that the foreigner ticket price is not fair at all. If you want more tourists then decrease the price not increase. Please take care of the animals better and organize the people better.

The Chiang Mai Night Safari offers very good value for money and delivers exactly what it promises. Even with a relatively short visit of around an hour, we were able to enjoy two excellent tram tours of roughly 30 minutes in total, during which we saw every animal that was advertised. The animals were clearly visible and active, and the experience felt well worth the ticket price. There are also additional elements such as dancing shows and fountain displays, which add to the overall atmosphere and make the visit feel more complete, even if you are limited on time. One area that would benefit from further refinement is the queueing system. Queues are largely left to self-organise, with minimal signage or structure, which on a busy evening naturally leads to some confusion and the occasional disagreement between visitors. A little more clarity here would make the experience even smoother. Pricing operates on a dual-rate system, with local prices displayed in Thai and higher international visitor prices applied at the counter. For foreigners living and working in Thailand, showing a valid work permit allows access to the Thai rate, which feels fair and is worth knowing in advance. Overall, an enjoyable, well-priced experience that delivers strong content in a relatively short time, with some scope for improved organisation as visitor numbers increase.

This is an awesome experience for adults and children!! Most good hotels offer this option at their tour desks! I went on a bus tour which took me there and back to the hotel as I was alone-safety first! Inside the safari there was an extremely long queue but as tickets were pre-bought we moved along quickly! Lots of eating places and souvenir stores when you arrive and depart and also a couple of excellent cultural performances-fire-blowers etc! There is also a performance where they show certain animals in an outdoor seating area-fantastic-used a lot of audience participation in this. You can board a team which seats about 4 per row-good idea to be on the outside of you want to get some good pictures! Make sure your camera is fully charged and the flash is off! It was quite easy to see most of the animals tho like any zoo they are sometimes hiding! There was a guide on our tram who was quite good at locating the animals. This is a great adventure trip especially for kids and you can get your photo taken before you go in! Be warned-there are a lot of people!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing evening at the Chiang Mai Night Safari — truly one of the best experiences in Thailand. The tram ride was incredible, seeing the animals up close in a natural setting at night made it feel really special, and everything was so well organised and family friendly. The staff were welcoming, the park was spotless, and the whole experience ran smoothly from start to finish. A must-visit if you’re in Chiang Mai — 10/10 and highly recommended.

Chiang Mai Night Safari is truly one of the best adventure parks to enjoy a memorable day with loved ones. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels vibrant and welcoming, making it an ideal destination for families, couples, and anyone who appreciates nature and wildlife. The park is very well maintained, with clean walkways, beautifully managed landscapes, and thoughtfully designed animal zones that allow visitors to get up close with a wide variety of species. One of the highlights is the abundance of animal attractions—each experience feels unique and engaging, whether it’s feeding gentle creatures, watching exciting shows, or riding through the safari zones where animals roam freely. The staff deserve special mention for their friendliness and professionalism. They are always ready to assist, answer questions, and ensure that visitors feel comfortable and supported throughout their visit. The location of the Night Safari is another great advantage. It’s easy to reach and offers plenty of parking, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Whether you come for the safari rides, the beautiful lake views, or the magical night experience, the Chiang Mai Night Safari guarantees a fun-filled and unforgettable adventure for everyone.

Im afraid this is not an ethical place for animals. The cages and areas where animals are kept are too small. The shows like the horse show,the dancing show and the fountain show were great. The tiger show was simply wrong,animals are kept in small cages with glass walls in one of the pavillons.Tourist are gathered in the middle of the pavilion to see the treser feeding tigers and making them to make small tricks. Also,the actual night safari-train going through the area when is dark is not so good.You wont see many animals as it is dark,and when you think about it,the experience doesnt really make any sense.