World’s Biggest Crocodile Farm Samut Prakan Thailand
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A visit to the Crocodile Farm and Zoo on the outskirts of Bangkok could show you just how dangerous wide animals can be.
Watching experienced Thai show performers putting their arms and heads inside crocodiles mouths is truly frightening.
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Video recorded September 24, 2017.
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Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo Bangkok Thailand
Biggest crocodile farm in the world as they say. Lots of crocodiles and babies and big ones :)Amazing crocodiles and you can feed them and a elephant show, but mostly elephants just collecting money from tourists. Good show with crocodiles. Nice experience if you have free day in Bangkok. Farm was opened in 1950. A bit expensive for tourists compare with Thailand prices I think about 350 Bahts.
BANGKOK - Samut Prakan. Crocodile farm & zoo (How to get there from SiLom)
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BANGKOK - Samut Prakan. Crocodile farm & zoo (How to get there from SiLom - Sukhumvit line)
Excursión de un dia a la granja de cocodrilos (una de las más grandes del mundo) de la provincia de Samut Prakan en Bangkok, Tailandia. En ella puedes disfrutar de un zoo con animales de diferentes especies; tigre, león, avestruz, hipopótamo, cerdo, pavo, elefante, peces carpa, diferentes tipos de mono, tortugas... además de dar un paseo por su inmenso jardín en el que antiguamente había ubicado el museo de los dinosaurios (cerrado en la actualidad), y disfrutar de comer en el restaurante del recinto o tomar un zumo de fruta natural (mango, sandía, naranja, fruta de la pasión, melón...), mientras ves el alucinante show de cocodrilos... probablemente único en el mundo.
Crocodile farm (one of the largest in the world) day trip from Samut Prakan province in Bangkok, Thailand. In it you can enjoy a zoo with animals of different species; tiger, lion, ostrich, hippo, pig, turkey, elephant, carp fish, different types of monkeys, turtles ... in addition to taking a walk through its immense garden in which the dinosaur museum was formerly located (closed in the today), and enjoy eating at the restaurant on the premises or having a natural fruit juice (mango, watermelon, orange, passion fruit, melon...), while watching the amazing crocodile show... probably unique in the world.
Tagesausflug der Krokodilfarm (eine der größten der Welt) von der Provinz Samut Prakan in Bangkok, Thailand. In ihm können Sie einen Zoo mit Tieren verschiedener Arten genießen; Tiger, Löwe, Strauß, Nilpferd, Schwein, Truthahn, Elefant, Karpfen, verschiedene Arten von Affen, Schildkröten Heute), und genießen Sie es, im Restaurant auf dem Gelände zu essen oder einen natürlichen Fruchtsaft (Mango, Wassermelone, Orange, Passionsfrucht, Melone ...) zu genießen, während Sie die erstaunliche Krokodilshow beobachten ... wahrscheinlich einzigartig in die Welt.
ฟาร์มจรเข้ (หนึ่งในฟาร์มที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลก) เที่ยววันเดียวจากจังหวัดสมุทรปราการในกรุงเทพประเทศไทย ในนั้นคุณสามารถเพลิดเพลินกับสวนสัตว์ที่มีสัตว์ต่างชนิด; เสือ, สิงโต, นกกระจอกเทศ, ฮิปโป, หมู, ไก่งวง, ช้าง, ปลาคาร์พ, ลิงชนิดต่าง ๆ , เต่า ... นอกเหนือจากการเดินเล่นในสวนอันยิ่งใหญ่ซึ่งเคยเป็นที่ตั้งของพิพิธภัณฑ์ไดโนเสาร์ วันนี้) และเพลิดเพลินกับการกินที่ร้านอาหารในสถานที่หรือมีน้ำผลไม้ธรรมชาติ (มะม่วงแตงโมส้มเสาวรสแตงโม ... ) ในขณะที่ดูการแสดงจระเข้ที่น่าตื่นตาตื่นใจ ... อาจไม่เหมือนกันใน โลก.
Escursione di un giorno alla fattoria dei coccodrilli (una delle più grandi al mondo) dalla provincia di Samut Prakan a Bangkok, in Thailandia. In esso puoi goderti uno zoo con animali di diverse specie; tigre, leone, struzzo, ippopotamo, maiale, tacchino, elefante, pesce carpa, diversi tipi di scimmie, tartarughe ... oltre a fare una passeggiata attraverso il suo immenso giardino in cui un tempo si trovava il museo dei dinosauri (chiuso nel oggi) e divertiti a mangiare al ristorante in loco o a bere un succo di frutta naturale (mango, anguria, arancia, frutto della passione, melone ...), mentre guardi lo straordinario spettacolo di coccodrilli ... probabilmente unico in il mondo.
从夜功府的鳄鱼农场（世界上最大的之一）一日游在曼谷，泰国。 在其中，您可以享受一个拥有不同物种动物的动物园。 老虎，狮子，鸵鸟，河马，猪，火鸡，大象，鲤鱼，不同类型的猴子，乌龟...除了漫步于恐龙博物馆原址所在的巨大花园中外 今天），并喜欢在酒店内的餐厅用餐或品尝天然果汁（芒果，西瓜，橙子，百香果，甜瓜...），同时观看令人惊叹的鳄鱼表演……这可能与众不同 世界。
مزرعة التماسيح (واحدة من أكبر في العالم) رحلة ليوم واحد من مقاطعة ساموت براكان في بانكوك ، تايلاند. في ذلك يمكنك الاستمتاع بحديقة للحيوانات مع الحيوانات من الأنواع المختلفة. نمر ، أسد ، نعامة ، فرس النهر ، خنزير ، ديك رومي ، فيل ، أسماك مبروك ، أنواع مختلفة من القرود والسلاحف ... بالإضافة إلى التنزه في حديقته الهائلة التي يوجد بها متحف الديناصورات سابقًا (مغلق في اليوم) ، وتمتع بتناول الطعام في المطعم في المبنى أو تناول عصير فواكه طبيعي (المانجو ، البطيخ ، البرتقال ، فواكه العاطفة ، البطيخ ...) ، أثناء مشاهدة عرض التماسيح المدهش ... ربما يكون فريدًا في العالم.
Samutprakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
Crocodile Show At Samut-Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
Samut-prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is an internationally renowned crocodile zoo in Bangkok, Thailand
ฟาร์มจระเข้สมุทรปราการ เป็นฟาร์มจระเข้ที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในโลก พบกับโชว์การแสดงสัตว์มากมาย อย่างเช่น โชว์จระเข้ เอาหัวมุดปากจระเข้ น่าตื่นเต้นมากๆ
Samutprakan Crocodile farm & Zoo, Bangkok
The gator show at the Samutprakan Crocodile farm
Crocodile Show at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok
Personal recording of the crocodile show at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand.
Credit: Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok
Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand (16)
Located 10 Km from Bangkok is the world's largest Crocodile Farm founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King , Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn. Mr. Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of Crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conversation of wildlife Experience the thrilling world famous Crocodile Wrestling & Acrobatic Elephant stage shows, where the audience is invited to participate. Discover a photographer's paradise along the Zoo's shady walkways while coming face to face with the exotic animals here. Relive the past at the newest attraction, The Dinosaur Museum , where the past comes to life. Ride a Elephant or a Camel, relax on the lake on a pedal boat, monkey around on the playground, test your skills at the shooting range or ride aboard the Zoo's mine train for a sight seeing trip around the park. Join in the weekend Sunday concerts. Savour the taste of Thailand at any of the Dining Arcades. Picture yourself with a crocodile, a Elephant or a Tiger and wear a Tee shirt with the picture on as a souvenir. Shop for memories, or even for Crocodile leather or fish skin handbags, belts, shoes & more.( Cites certificates available with purchase ) The Croc. shop means you can take it with you.
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces ( Changwat ) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 (1946), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II starting the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
Animal cruelty in Bangkok Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
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Samutprakarn Crocodile
ABUSE FARM AND ZOO
Today we visit the crocodile farm in Samutprakarn Crocodile Bangkok. Not a nice experience. First, there is the cleaner who kicks the hell out of a crocodile and belting it with a stick. Then there are the crocodile tanks with large crocks in stagnate water the stick was unbearable nearly made us vomit.
CROCODILE SHOW
This was the worst show I have seen belting the crocodiles senseless just for a show and all the chines love it and throw money at the end
CAGES
The main display crocodiles were well cared for but the remainder of the zoo animals were kept in appallingly filthy and/or overcrowded conditions. The cages holding the Tigers were just far too small and the monkey cages did not fare any better. All the display birds were chained short to their perches with no opportunity to fly around. Shame on you Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm!!!!
Truly a horror show in the making
“DO NOT GO HERE”
The cruelty to the animals is disgusting groups of big Tigers just left in little tiny cages the crocs getting pulled around an poked, the place stank. This place is not for the faint hearted. If you want to see animal cruelty by all means go.
THIS PLACE SHOULD REALLY BE CLOSED DOWN.
The animals have the right of living, please respect it.
Have a look at SCOTT MALLON
Please Be Kind To Animals
Same place good video
We recorded the crocodile show at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand.
Watching experienced Thai show performers putting their arms and heads inside crocodiles mouths after hitting the animals is truly sickening. And could not sit and watch them hitting these crocodiles so we left
Who would have thought that visiting a Zoo of this type and treatment was a thing of the past well it's alive and flourishing at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
A visit to the Crocodile Farm and Zoo on the outskirts of Bangkok could show you just how badly the animals are treated.
There were many incidents that I did not record I truly think that the Thai people would be sickened if they knew what really happened there
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo (Tourist Attraction)
Credit: Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
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Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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The Crocodile Farm is actually a park with a Zoo, a small train, an elephant show -even an elephant drawing- and other kids attractions. Nearby you’ll find other attractions, like the three-headed elephant temple, the old city, seagull beach, all suited for kids and adults alike.
Crocodile Farm + Zoo + Park
The Crocodile Farm is the largest crocodile farm in the world -around 60,000 crocs - but the name is a bit misleading, as it is actually a beautiful and big park for kids, with a zoo, elephant shows, an option to take a photo with a chimpanzee or a leopard, and even a small train that goes through the park.
Of course, the main attraction here, are the crocodiles, with shows and even an option to feed them. The park is mostly for younger kids and is a favorite place for many Thai families, mainly on weekends.
The crocodile farm is located at Samut Prakan, adjacent to Bangkok and not far from the center of Bangkok -the new airport is also located at Samut Prakan but is further away - nearby you’ll find additional attractions such as: the three-headed elephant temple -Erawan Museum- , the Old City - Muang Boran- , Seagull Beach -Bang Po- where you can observe a multitude of seagulls, and also feed them mid-air and more…
Transportation: By taxi, or combining the elevated train and a taxi ride. It might come as a surprise, but the Crocodile Farm, the Three-Headed Elephant Temple and the Old City are actually all located on Sukhumvit Street -On the part that goes through Samut Prakan-.
At the end of 2011, the Sukhumvit line was extended, and it now reaches Samut Prakan, go to Baering Station -Sukhumvit Soi 107 and from there it is a short taxi ride.
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Crocodile Farm and Zoo Samut Prakarn Bangkok Thailand
Crocodile Farm and Zoo and Park in Samut Prakarn Bangkok Thailand is the largest in the world. filmed in 2001
Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Bangkok
Tourist mini-train ride weaves in and out of 300 acres of natural habitat scenery with many animals from around the world. Samutprakan is famous for the elephant show and crocodile show.
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Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is located in the Samut Prakan city. It's around 33 kilometers from Bangkok to Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo . Entrance is 350 baht.
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Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand ( 7 )
Located 10 Km from Bangkok is the world's largest Crocodile Farm founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King , Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn. Mr. Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of Crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conversation of wildlife Experience the thrilling world famous Crocodile Wrestling & Acrobatic Elephant stage shows, where the audience is invited to participate. Discover a photographer's paradise along the Zoo's shady walkways while coming face to face with the exotic animals here. Relive the past at the newest attraction, The Dinosaur Museum , where the past comes to life. Ride a Elephant or a Camel, relax on the lake on a pedal boat, monkey around on the playground, test your skills at the shooting range or ride aboard the Zoo's mine train for a sight seeing trip around the park. Join in the weekend Sunday concerts. Savour the taste of Thailand at any of the Dining Arcades. Picture yourself with a crocodile, a Elephant or a Tiger and wear a Tee shirt with the picture on as a souvenir. Shop for memories, or even for Crocodile leather or fish skin handbags, belts, shoes & more.( Cites certificates available with purchase ) The Croc. shop means you can take it with you.
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces ( Changwat ) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 (1946), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II starting the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan Crocodile farm and Zoo, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Located 10 Km from Bangkok is the world's largest Crocodile Farm founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King , Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn. Mr. Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of Crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conversation of wildlife.
Experience the thrilling world famous Crocodile Wrestling & Acrobatic Elephant stage shows, where the audience is invited to participate. Discover a photographer's paradise along the Zoo's shady walkways while coming face to face with the exotic animals here. Relive the past at the newest attraction, The Dinosaur Museum , where the past comes to life.
Ride a Elephant or a Camel, relax on the lake on a pedal boat, monkey around on the playground, test your skills at the shooting range or ride aboard the Zoo's mine train for a sight seeing trip around the park. Join in the weekend Sunday concerts. Savour the taste of Thailand at any of the Dining Arcades. Picture yourself with a crocodile, a Elephant or a Tiger and wear a Tee shirt with the picture on as a souvenir. Shop for memories, or even for Crocodile leather or fish skin handbags, belts, shoes & more.( Cites certificates available with purchase ) The Croc. shop means you can take it with you.
So make sure you visit, the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo for a great day out.
Crocodile Farm at Samut Prakan Bangkok Thailand
Südöstlich von Bangkok, ist die Crocodile Farm. Man fährt auf dem H3 ( Sukhumvit ) von Bkk nach Samut Prakan. Vor Samut Prakan in Thai Ban, zwieschen H3 und H3114
liegt die Farm. Man kann sie nicht verfehlen, einfach dem Geruch nach, oder den Schildern. Für Kinder gibt es noch eine Eisenbahn, die durch den Zoo führt.
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand (24)
Located 10 Km from Bangkok is the world's largest Crocodile Farm founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King , Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn. Mr. Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of Crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conversation of wildlife Experience the thrilling world famous Crocodile Wrestling & Acrobatic Elephant stage shows, where the audience is invited to participate. Discover a photographer's paradise along the Zoo's shady walkways while coming face to face with the exotic animals here. Relive the past at the newest attraction, The Dinosaur Museum , where the past comes to life. Ride a Elephant or a Camel, relax on the lake on a pedal boat, monkey around on the playground, test your skills at the shooting range or ride aboard the Zoo's mine train for a sight seeing trip around the park. Join in the weekend Sunday concerts. Savour the taste of Thailand at any of the Dining Arcades. Picture yourself with a crocodile, a Elephant or a Tiger and wear a Tee shirt with the picture on as a souvenir. Shop for memories, or even for Crocodile leather or fish skin handbags, belts, shoes & more.( Cites certificates available with purchase ) The Croc. shop means you can take it with you.
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces ( Changwat ) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 (1946), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II starting the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.