Beloved across the globe, Moo Deng is ready for your visit. In fact, doing so will help her and her animal friends. But where is Moo Deng located and how can you get there? Here are all the ways to visit Moo Deng.
With a name translating to “bouncy pork” and antics so adorable, Moo Deng has become a viral sensation on social media all over the world. International news outlets have featured her (she’s probably the first pygmy hippo to be featured on Vogue), and people have fallen in love and found plenty relatability in Moo Deng. Ever since she has been catapulted into stardom, the zoo’s number of daily visitors reportedly doubled in early September, 2024.
If you’re one of those fans looking to visit Moo Deng, getting there is very easy. Here’s our guide on how to visit Moo Deng.
How to visit Moo Deng: Location, transportation, price, and more
Travelling to Khao Kheaw Open Zoo, the home of Moo Deng
Khao Kheaw Open Zoo is located at 235 Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri. Essentially, you’re almost at Pattaya City if you travel to the zoo. If you’re from abroad, you’ll want to fly into Bangkok as the first step. From there, you can choose between the following methods:
- Cheapest way: Vans from Chatuchak (Mo Chit Bus Terminal) and Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) should take you to Si Racha area for around THB 200. Then, a taxi ride from there will take you to Khao Kheaw Open Zoo for around THB 150-200. This method of transport should require around 2-3 hours of travel time depending on traffic.
- Fastest way: A taxi ride from Bangkok can cost around THB 1,400-1,600. It’s the most hassle-free way to get to Moo Deng, but refuse the drivers if they ask for more money while refusing to use the meter.
- Alternative: If you’re planning for multiple destinations, car rental services can be found near the airports. These can go from THB 1,500 for two days, excluding petrol.
Note that Khao Kheaw Open Zoo opens daily from 8am-5pm. Tickets are THB 350 for adults and THB 120 for children.
Watch Moo Deng’s 24/7 livestream
The icon recently got a 24/7 livestream on Zoodio, Khao Kheaw Open Zoo’s livestreaming platform. It’s the perfect way to visit Moo Deng. You’ll be able to see how she is doing without having to travel to Chon Buri to visit her in person, along with many other zoo animals including orangutangs, capybaras, anteaters, and more.
What else to do at Khao Kheaw Open Zoo
Moo Deng’s popularity means there may be a bit of a queue. As you look forward to getting close to her enclosure, or after you properly adored her, there are a lot of things to do and animals to visit in Khao Kheaw Open Zoo. The tickets already include entry to shows taking place all around the zoo.
Other popular activities include watching elephants swim (you read that right), feeding animals of the African savannah, walking through the aviary and getting up close and personal with vibrant exotic birds, anf more. Gold cart rental services are available at additional cost. You can find more information at Khao Kheaw Open Zoo’s website.
How visiting helps Moo Deng and friends
Visiting Moo Deng, along with other animals of Khao Kheaw Open Zoo, means you’re contributing to the growth and safety of the animals. Food and proper care is not cheap for zoo animals, especially for viral stars such as Moo Deng, that have prompted the zoo director to put up security cameras and signs for unruly visitors. Khao Kheaw Open Zoo contains more than 3,000 animals from more than 800 species, and actively does research and breeding for endangered species, such as clouded leopards, Asian wild dogs, Malaysian tapirs, and more.
Pygmy hippopotamuses such as Moo Deng are included within the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of endangered species, labeled as an endangered species with a decreasing population trend. The number of mature pygmy hippos in the wild is estimated to be fewer than 2,500 worldwide.
(Hero and featured image credit: Khao Kheow Open Zoo/Facebook)
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
