Getting Around Chiang Mai Zoo

The zoo's main areas are connected by a long road that runs in a loop from the entrance to the lake and back. And when we say long, we mean long. Remember that the zoo covers over 200 acres of land. After walking half of it you might feel like roping an antelope and riding it to the next exhibit. Take heart, however, as vehicles are allowed in the zoo, so if you're pressed for time or simply don't feel like walking you can still cover all of the attractions. There are also open air tram busses that take occupants to various exhibits, with tours narrated by the drivers. The park staff is very knowledgeable but their English is not always the best. While the Latin names of the animals are written in English, the common names are almost all in Thai. You won't need a translator to tell you that the huge predator marked Panthera Leo is a Lion but you might have trouble figuring out which is a Trichosurus Vulpecula (Brushtail Possum) and which is a Myrmecophaga Tridactyla (Giant Anteater).