The Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพาน
at Km 31 on the Phetkasem Highway linking Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom incorporates a crocodile farm
and orchid nursery, and presents daily elephant theme shows and crocodile wrestling shows. The elephant
show is one of the finest of its kind in anywhere in Thailand. The spectacle ends with the dramatic re-enactment
of medieval when between Siamese and Burmese troops, replete with war elephants, thunderous cannons and
other special effects. The Sampharn Elephant Ground & Zoo is open daily, including public holidays, and offers
a refreshing interlude to any tour programme to the west coast originating in Bangkok.
SHOW TIMES & ADMISSION FEES
There are three daily crocodile wrestling shows at 12.45 P.M. labd 4.20 P.M. There are two special shows
at 1.45 P.M. and 3.30 P.M. respectively. Extra shows are stranged on Sundays and public holidays. Aboard
at the ticket booth displays show times, which may be subject to change without notice. Admission fee is 250
baht per person inclusive of the crocodile wrestling special and elephant theme shows.
HOW TO GET THERE
By far the most convenient way of visiting the Sampharn Elephant Ground & Zoo is as part of any one of
several package tours originating in Bangkok. Such tours often proceed afterwards to the nearby Rose
Garden for the Thai Village cultural show. Independent visitors can visit the Sampharn Elephant Ground
by taking air-conditioned buses from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal on routes serving Nakhon Pathom,
and beyond. The single fare is 16 per person