Crocodile farm and million-year-old stone park. Crocodile farm and million-year-old stone park in Pattaya. Excursion as part of a tourist group
An amazing place - a rock garden in Pattaya - once again confirms that Thailand is a multi-layered and multi-level country, like a puzzle. Incredible exhibits of bizarre shapes and unknown origins. A variety of picturesque panoramas, combined with the wild colors of tropical nature...
The history of the million-year-old stones park in Pattaya - why it’s called that
The million years stone park and Pattaya crocodile farm (Thailand)
The park consists of three “compartments”: a crocodile farm, a zoo and the garden itself. It is located 9 km from Pattaya and covers an area of 28 hectares. The creation of the rock park caused a resonance in society, because construction took more than 30 years. “Why such a scale?” the locals wondered, not realizing that this was nothing more than one person’s lifelong dream.
The founder of the garden is Khun Suan Phanomwatanakul, a businessman who loves the nature and culture of his country. Khun Xuan devoted his entire life to studying and contemplating the world around him. Kuhn's favorite pastime was collecting unknown natural objects, bizarre and strange shapes. This could include various trees, stones, even shells. Subsequently, the hobby grew into a dream of creating a garden, and the found exhibits came “by the way”, as the first “bricks” in the construction of a rock garden in Pattaya.
The businessman planned not to stop there. There were ideas about building artificial waterfalls, ponds with exotic fish, mini zoos and crocodile farms. Partially - all plans were implemented. Tourists from all over the world began to arrive at the million-year-old stones park in Pattaya and spend hours admiring these splendors.
Million Year Stone Garden in Pattaya – what to see there
The basis of the garden was made up of teak wood, xylia, Merkusa and Hazi pines, pterocarpus and other trees, interspersed with thickets of bamboo, acacia, cacti, ferns and thorny bushes.
Multi-layered rocks of outlandish shapes and sizes, weighing up to 75 tons. They received this form under the influence of water, winds and time. Petrified tree trunks are over a million years old.
Bonsai trees in the Thai style, whose age has exceeded two centuries. And of course, rare species tropical plants.
From tropical forests arrived: yang, such as hopea, anisoptera, sal tree, pandanus, various palm trees, generously entwined with vines. The variety of colors presented here is beyond description.
The names of the fruits of the orchard sound like the music of the East - lychees, longans, langsa-ty, pasion-fruits, pomelo, rambutans, tamarind.
There was also a traditional house for spirits.
At the same time, all elements are harmoniously balanced. Khun Suan personally designed this garden based on his own imagination and experience, as well as with the help of Professor Dr. Phinyo Suwanhiri, an honorary member of the Artists' Union of Thailand.
The magnificence that appears before your eyes is difficult to convey in words - you need to see it with your own eyes. However, understanding the philosophical basis is necessary for a full sense of identity. “Agriculture is the work of Buddha,” teaches the religion of Buddhism. The rock garden in Pattaya promotes self-absorption and introspection. The observer gradually moves away from the surrounding reality and is immersed in an atmosphere of harmony.
Pattaya Crocodile Farm - Wild Tour
The contrast of emotions that is created when moving from a rock garden to a crocodile farm cannot be described in words. Hundreds of crocodiles, opening their mouths, are waiting for treats from the usual crowds of passing tourists. By the way, you can tease them with a piece of chicken hung on a fishing rod for 80 baht.
It is this crocodile farm in Pattaya that has the largest number of “wards” and is recognized as the largest in Thailand. By the way, all the reptiles living in this place end their wonderful lives on the store shelves. There is a shop with crocodile leather products at the farm. Here, for sure, there is no doubt about the quality of the product.
Every day there is a show in the garden. A fearless Thai man tries to tease the crocodile by “squeezing” it in every possible way. She dances with him, grabs him by the tail, and then completely puts her head in his mouth. Initially, the thought comes to mind: “this behavior will not lead to good.” In the future, everything becomes clearer. Both the crocodile and, possibly, the Thai, took some kind of medication to reduce the level of aggression and fear.
The performance takes place daily - every hour from 9:00 - 13:00; at 14:20, 15:30 and 17:00.
Zoo at Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya
The third location, which is part of the garden of million-year-old stones in Pattaya, is the zoo. Previously, it was only an addition to the crocodile farm. Today, the zoo houses more than 100 species of exotic animals, including rare individuals for these regions.
Here you can also feed elephants, take pictures with bears and tigers, and give milk to a monkey.
The cost of entry to the territory of the million-year-old stones park is 400 baht, children (up to 120 cm/90 cm) – 200 baht/free.
Opening hours: 8:00 - 18:30
Excursions including transfer – 500 baht (average price).
Is it better to go on a tour or on your own?
No one will give a clear answer to this question. We know one thing: you can admire the beauty to your heart’s content, take a breather in a cafe with a cool drink, and “be at your own disposal” if you go on an excursion on your own.
As a rule, tourist groups have limited time; all locations are inspected according to a schedule. Lagging behind the group is an opportunity to “be forgotten.” On the other hand, a guide who is savvy in all matters will tell you the whole history of the park and will probably amuse you with some joke.
Whether you go with a guide or on your own to the rock garden in Pattaya is up to you. Let's just say one thing: a group trip will be cheaper, since the location cannot be reached on foot or by tuk-tuk. The price of the excursion includes transfer from the hotel.
Million Year Stones Park on the map – how to get there
If you plan to go on a tour on your own, take a taxi and give the address: 22/1 Moo 1, Nongplalai, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Pattaya City
GPS: 12.997366,100.933456
If you travel by car: take the highway leading to Bangkok from Sukhumvit. After a couple of kilometers there will be signs leading to the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya.
“Well, stones and stones, what is there to see there? There are even cooler sights in Pattaya!” - this is how I reasoned, refusing to go to the Million Year Stones Park. But he still agreed. And I'll tell you what: these are not just stones - these are amazing stones! Stones that - I’m not afraid of this word - are worthy of respect. And in the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya you can feed a crocodile and ride an elephant!
The fact is that the Million Year Stones Park was the first attraction in Pattaya that we visited during the time we lived in this city. Unless, of course, you take into account the aquarium with a floating market and the beauty that we saw during. This is explained simply: then we didn’t have a bicycle or a motorcycle. Now we have it, and we also have a driver's license (which is rare in Thailand), and now we can drive anywhere. At least to the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya))
Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya: they say that up there is the largest artificial waterfall in Thailand.
Strictly speaking, the Million Year Stones Park is not located in Pattaya itself, but outside the city (see map at the end of the article). Conventionally, it can be divided into three parts: the rock garden itself, as well as a crocodile farm and a zoo. Three in one, as they say, bottle. Thais like to “diversify” their attractions in this way. It’s also surprising that they didn’t add a snake farm and a pineapple plantation there. Although maybe there is still more to come? 😉
1. Million-year-old stones park in Pattaya: boulders from all over the country
Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya is an oriental-style garden decorated with dozens of stones of the most bizarre shapes. These huge boulders were brought to the Million Year Stones Park from all over Thailand and even from abroad. Local businessman collected huge beautiful stones for 20 years volcanic and organic origin of all possible shapes and colors. They were found on the surface of the earth and when digging pits.
These stones remember our distant ancestors.
Many exhibits in the Million Year Stones Park resemble animals and birds, and the sculptors specially gave this shape to some boulders. And you can no longer figure out where nature has worked and where a skillful human hand has worked. Yes, it doesn’t matter, because the main thing is the beauty and uniqueness of it amazing place! By the way, many of the exhibits in this park are really at least a million years old. Particularly impressive are the petrified trees that saw our distant, distant ancestors.
Do you know what could be slower than a turtle? Only a stone in the shape of a turtle!
Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya is a very beautiful place. There are benches along the well-groomed paths, flowers and trees where tropical birds sing. In the center of the rock garden in Pattaya is a picturesque pond with the largest (so they say) artificial waterfall in Thailand. In general, not a garden, but a real one national park with its own ecosystem, flora and fauna. We saw something similar in the province of Krabi, in, only there were even fewer tourists there.
Million-year-old stones park in Pattaya: no less, many letters in the Thai language are copied from such boulders))
Million-year-old stones park in Pattaya: the shape of many boulders resembles animals and birds.
The Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya has a large crocodile farm where many crocodiles live. Here they are looked after, protected, cared for and cherished... So that the reptile completes its life in a leather factory safe and sound. Remember this when buying souvenirs in Thailand (and remember that in addition to shopping, )!
Million-year-old stone park and crocodile farm in Pattaya: this is what bags and belts look like in life.
When you visit the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya, you can feed a crocodile a chicken for 100 baht and buy a crocodile egg for the same price. We didn’t eat the future crocodile, but we didn’t miss the opportunity to feed the living, toothy reptile. Oh, it’s not an easy job to drag a crocodile out of a swamp! It looks like this: about half a chicken is hanging on a rope tied to a stick, and you are trying to shove this delicacy into the mouth of a crocodile. Yes, yes, it looks just like fishing. And the crocodile “pecks” very reluctantly: in order for it to deign to open its mouth, you need to wave the chicken in front of it for a long time! Sanuk – he is also Sanuk among crocodiles.
When you catch a crocodile, the main thing is to hook it in time. “On time” means before he could catch you.
And in the Million-Year Stones Park, several times a day, spectators are shown a “deadly number” - a crocodile show. A brave trainer drags scary reptiles by the tail, dances Thai folk rap with them, and stuffs their heads into their mouths. But judging by the expressions on the cute crocodile faces, all this does not irritate them at all, thanks to a dose of something that sends the toothy predator into a temporary but deep nirvana. So there is no need to fear either for the wild and cunning head of the trainer or for the mental health of the crocodile. At least we haven't heard of any accidents yet)))
It’s not a deadly number at all: while the monster is watching sweet crocodile dreams, the tamer pretends to be risking his life.
3. Zoo of million-year-old stones
Stones and crocodiles are not all the interesting things that can be seen in this Pattaya attraction! In addition to them, in the Million Year Stones Park there is a real mini-zoo. There you can ride an elephant, take a photo with a tiger, feed a giraffe, and admire strange birds. So the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya is not famous for its boulders alone!
In the park you can ride an elephant (ta-da-da-da-dam)…
Hey, don't stand too close! Otherwise, you can take a photo of me for free...
How to get to the Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya
Along Sukhumvit Street you need to get onto the highway leading to Bangkok and then follow the signs. They are located almost every kilometer, so it’s difficult to get lost.
Million Year Stones Park in Pattaya - perfect place for a photo shoot! Especially in summer, during the low season, when there are very few tourists there)
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Crocodile farm in Pattaya (Pattaya, Thailand) - detailed description, address and photo. Reviews from tourists about the best entertainment Pattaya.
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The crocodile farm in Pattaya is the largest in Thailand; it is currently home to about 60 thousand crocodiles - the oldest surviving predators on Earth. On the farm there are not only enclosures with reptiles. Visitors can visit a small zoo and explore the Million Year Stones Park, which contains petrified trees weighing up to 8 tons preserved from time immemorial. But the main highlight of the complex, which made it so popular, is, of course, crocodiles.
What to see
If you climb a special bridge, you can see that the farm is literally swarming with crocodiles. Reptiles swim slowly in greenish water or lie motionless on the shore. Small crocodiles are kept in separate enclosures - proximity to adult relatives is unsafe for them. Guests are allowed to feed the crocodiles from fishing rods with meat hanging from them. Usually reptiles lie motionless for some time and then suddenly grab food.
Those interested can watch a show with crocodiles, which takes place on the farm several times a day. Spectators are in no danger - they will be behind a special net that ensures safety. The same cannot be said about trainers. Daredevils pull crocodiles by the tails, kiss them, put their hands and even heads in their mouths.
Crocodiles cannot be trained, and the performance of all tricks is based only on knowledge of their physiology. For example, before the crocodile closes its jaw, there will be a click of the joint, and the trainer will have a split second to pull his hand out of the closing mouth.
After the show, you can take a photo riding an adult crocodile or hugging a still growing reptile. And in a local cafe you can try a crocodile steak.
Practical information
Address: 22/, Soi 1, Nong Pla Lai, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150. Website (English).
How to get there: on foot from Pattaya - follow Sukhumvit to the north, at the intersection with street No. 7 turn right, then follow the signs.
Opening hours: daily, 8:00-17:00. Prices: 400 THB - adults, 200 THB - children height 90-120 cm, up to 90 cm - free. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.
Despite the name, everything is located on the same territory, not far from, just 15-20 minutes drive (if you drive from the city center). The park area covers an area of approximately 29 hectares. This is a relatively young attraction, it opened to visitors in 1992; it took about 20 years to create the park.
The rock garden is one of the most beautiful places with excellent landscape design in Pattaya, comparable, perhaps, with.
The crocodile farm pleasantly complements the impression of this place. In addition to crocodiles, you can also get acquainted with other animals - there is a mini zoo on the territory, of course, this is not at the level of zoos, but for some, this may seem enough.
Million Year Stone Garden and Park
A very picturesque and well-kept park, created in oriental style, is an excellent place for a leisurely walk, relaxation and photography. At its core, the park is a museum under open air. On its territory, surrounded by vegetation, lawns and paths, there are huge stones of volcanic and organic origin. The most bizarre shapes, very unusual and varied. An extraordinary collection of stones was collected by a local enterprising businessman.
You can look at these ancient creations of nature for a long time and guess what bird, animal or plant this or that specimen resembles. Here you can see a pretty lake with a waterfall (the local waterfall is the largest artificial waterfall in Thailand), flowering trees, shrubs, chic flower beds with exotic flowers, miniature bonsai trees, fountains and bridges - stones are organically integrated into each landscape. No less interesting are the fossilized tree trunks, whose age is no less than a million years old.
A walk in the garden promises to bring the most pleasant emotions and impressions. There are quite a few benches in the park where you can sit, relax and admire the surrounding landscapes. It's truly beautiful here. Very.
In the park you can buy food and feed the colorful carp and giant catfish that live in the picturesque pond. Accustomed to constant attention, fish are not at all afraid of people, they willingly make contact, stick out of the water and look at new and new guests. They will be happy to taste the delicacy intended for them.
Crocodile farm
To say that there are a lot of crocodiles on the farm is an understatement. There are simply an incredible number of them there. In total, about 60 thousand individuals live on the farm - from babies to giants. By the way, this is the largest crocodile farm in Pattaya.
Crocodiles bask in the sun, leisurely move from place to place, and lazily swim in ponds. You can watch adult reptiles swimming in a huge artificial pond with green water from a fenced bridge specially equipped for tourists. In addition, in separate enclosures you can observe the cubs.
We recommend taking part in the feeding - an interesting and spectacular attraction worthy of being filmed on a video camera. A piece of chicken meat (about half a carcass) is tied to the end of a long bamboo stick, reminiscent of a fishing rod, which is given to the tourist. The stick with meat is lowered lower and closer. And this is where the fun begins.
Which of the many inhabitants of the farm will get the delicacy? Dozens, hundreds of eyes carefully examine the prey, dozens of crocodile mouths open wide in impatient anticipation. And finally, this moment is interrupted by the sharp sound of a slamming mouth. The lucky one who grabbed the chicken made his decision. One of the seemingly lazy and clumsy crocodiles deftly jumps out of the water after prey. Some visitors, feeling the excitement, participate in this attraction several times, trying to tease and outwit them for as long as possible, not giving the meat away right away. The price of pleasure is around 100 baht.
On the territory of the farm there is a souvenir shop (what would we do without it?), where tourists can buy products made from genuine crocodile leather: bags, wallets, belts, suitcases, as well as Thai souvenirs.
Show with crocodiles
A small (about 20-30 minutes), bright performance with the participation of several reptiles and daredevil Thai tamers. The show takes place in a separate fenced arena. Clever and experienced trainers, having traditionally prayed before each performance, treat the participants in the performance rather unceremoniously and in a businesslike manner. They pull tails, kiss their pets, and fearlessly put their hands into the mouths of crocodiles. The culmination of the performance is the trainer's head being thrust into the wide-open mouth.
At the end of the show, for a fee, you can take a photo - hold the cub in your hands or sit on horseback.
Show times: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:20, 15:30 and 17:00. Admission to the crocodile show is included in the price entrance ticket and is not paid separately.
Zoo
In addition to numerous crocodiles, other animals also live on the farm. A separate small zoo has been created for them. The enclosures contain: donkeys, deer, horses, ponies, camels, lions, a pair of Bengal tigers, zebras. You can also admire the birds: several varieties of parrots, marabou, peacocks, pelicans and even ostriches.
Elephants also live here, with whom you can get to know each other better and communicate - feed them bananas, which are sold in special shops (50 baht for a bunch of mini-bananas). Feed baby elephants milk through a funnel and take photos for a fee. A photo with an elephant will cost about 100 baht.
For an additional fee (about 50 baht) you can also take a photo with a bear, tiger and monkey. You can feed a small tiger cub with your own hands from a bottle.
Exotic food
At the farm you can not only look at the inhabitants, but also try dishes prepared from them. The restaurant located on the territory of the farm offers, for example, to try: reptile eggs, including in the form of scrambled eggs; fried and dried crocodile meat; soups with crocodile meat.
Meat dishes are not cheap and cost 200-500 baht per serving. However, there are still many people who want to try such exotic things. Not every day, you know, this opportunity is given. Those who have tried it note its similarity in taste to chicken.
What is better - an independent visit or a tour?
A visit on your own will most likely cost a little more. But you will manage your time solely at your own discretion, no one will push you. You will have the opportunity to stay longer in the places you like – and in the garden of ancient stones you will probably want to take a leisurely stroll rather than run. For tourists who prefer to organize their trips on their own, visiting the crocodile farm will be very easy.
pros organized excursion: brought and taken away, picked up and delivered to the hotel itself. No need to look for a tuk-tuk, taxi, or haggle. It will cost a little less than traveling on your own.
Disadvantages: the excursion time is limited to two to three hours - it may not be enough for a full walk, there may be a lot of people, everyone needs to be collected and transported.
The crocodile farm in Pattaya is considered one of the most popular places not only among tourists, but also local residents. Founded in 1992, the farm is the largest in
It is home to about 60 thousand reptiles. But here you will see not only crocodiles. On the farm there is a million summer stones park, an aviary with birds and a zoo.
How to get there
The farm is located very close, a 15-20 minute drive (if you drive from the center). If you get there on your own, move along Sukhumvit to the side at the intersection with street No. 7, turn right and then follow the signs.
You can also use a taxi, it is convenient and inexpensive. In addition, an experienced driver will not wander through the streets, but will take you to the farm in the shortest possible way. A taxi to the farm will cost approximately 400 baht.
The easiest way to get there is as part of a tour. Advantages: picked up and dropped off from the hotel and back. No need to look for tuk-tuks, taxis, or haggle. It costs less than doing it yourself.
Address: 22/1 Moo, Nongplalai, Banglamung, Pattaya City.
Website: thaistonepark.org
GPS: 12.997366,100.933456
Time to visit the farm is from 8.00 to 18.30. Ticket price is 400 baht for adults. The crocodile show is included in the ticket price. Elephant riding, farm visit, photography - 1,500 baht.
The crocodile farm plan can be obtained from the ticket office.
Crocodile farm and crocodile show
You can watch crocodiles swimming in the green water or lying motionless on the shore from a special bridge. The park also hosts an excellent show in which Thai trainers will demonstrate traditional techniques that include placing body parts into the alligator's mouth. Safety for show visitors is provided by a circular fence. So there is nothing to worry about.
It is prohibited to throw foreign objects into reptile enclosures. The penalty is a $2800 fine and 5 years in prison.
Risky stunts, trainers shock even the most resilient visitors. At the end of the show, everyone who dares will be able to take a photo with a crocodile. Sitting on the back of an alligator and smiling, you can get a dose of adrenaline.
The show lasts 30 minutes. For 100 baht, anyone can buy a fishing rod and a chicken carcass. By placing the bait on the rod, you can feed the reptile. The crocodile “bites” reluctantly, but if it does bite, then hold on...
Show times are every hour from 9:00 – 13:00, 14:20, 15:30, 17:00.
The crocodile show will not leave anyone indifferent.
Rock Park
After admiring the crocodiles, don’t forget to take a walk around the farm’s surroundings. Visit the park of thousand-year-old stones, it is a truly memorable sight. Boulders in the park are brought from all over Thailand and even from abroad. The park is well maintained. There are benches along the paths, flowers and trees grow, tropical birds sing.
The landscape design of the rock park is not inferior to the famous tropical garden (but Madame Nong Nooch’s garden is still more beautiful and creative), created in an oriental style - this is an excellent place to relax.
Huge stones of volcanic origin have bizarre shapes that nature itself creates, in the form of a duck, a seahorse and the number 38. You can look at it for a long time and guess who this or that stone looks like.
Mini zoo
At the crocodile farm you can see and feed exotic fish in the pond for 50 baht. Here you will see the world's largest freshwater fish - the arapaima.
At the zoo you will also see tigers, zebras, parrots, bears, peacocks and ostriches. For 50 baht you can buy bananas and feed giraffes and elephants.
You can take pictures with tigers, elephants, bears.
Of course, walking around the farm all day can make you hungry. The restaurant located on site is waiting for its visitors. Here everyone can order exotic dishes. Try crocodile meat or reptile egg dishes. The prices are not exorbitant.
After looking at the inhabitants of the farm and trying the delicacies, you can safely go to the souvenir shop and purchase: things made of crocodile skin, various figurines.
Be sure to drink coconut milk, it's very refreshing. 