Chiang Mai Night Safari
A large open-enclosure zoo with day and night tram tours past free-roaming animals.
- Category
- Wildlife & Elephant Sanctuaries
- Entrance fee
- Varies; foreigner adult roughly ~800 THB (packages/trams differ); as of 2026, confirm locally
- Hours
- Daily ~11:00-22:00 (night tram/predator show from ~18:30)
- Best time
- Evening for the nocturnal tram safari
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
About Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai Night Safari is a large open-enclosure zoo built around tram tours, both in the day and after dark, that take you past animals that roam relatively freely rather than sitting in small cages. It's a popular family outing, and the night tram with its predator show is the main draw.
Be honest with yourself about this one though: it's the kind of large-scale wildlife park where animal welfare standards get debated by visitors and researchers alike. If that's something you care about, it's worth reading up on the place before you commit to a ticket.
If you do go, the evening is when it comes alive, with the nocturnal tram safari and predator show kicking off later in the night.
Highlights
- Night tram safari past free-roaming animals
- Evening predator show as part of the night tram experience
- Daytime zoo sections if you want to make a longer visit of it
- A popular, easy option for families
Tips
- Go in the evening if the night tram and predator show are what you're after, that's when it starts
- Read up on the park's animal welfare record beforehand if that matters to you, opinions on parks like this are mixed
- Budget extra time for the drive out, it's a 25-30 minute ride from the Old City
- Expect it to be busy with families, especially on weekends
How to get there
Grab/car ~25-30 min from Old City, ~200-300 THB one way