Siam Insect Zoo - Chiang Mai Attractions

Feb 202011

Siam Insect Zoo is unique among the many Chiang Mai Attractions. Siam Insect Zoo was opened on the 1st October 2006 by the Ek-Amnuay family as a museum to display the results of 30 years of insect collecting. Siam Insect Zoo is not simply a museum but is actively involved in research and breeding of insects.

Several books on Butterflies and Beetles, some in English, have been published by Siam Insect Zoo as a result of their research. As a sign in the Siam Insect Zoo states that there are between 10 and 30 million species of insects in the World but only 1 million are known to Science there is still a lot of work to be done.

The Siam Insect Zoo is divided into several separate areas. On entry are the showcases displaying Butterflies, Insects and Beetles. Passing through this area you find the live breeding section with a variety of Beetles and Insects, depending of course on the season. There is also a large Butterfly enclosure. One of the many nice things about the Siam Insect Zoo is that all the information signs are in both Thai and English which is no mean feat as there are literally hundreds of information notes. The Zoo is well laid out and has something for everyone to enjoy whether it be the casual observer, nature lover or academic student. A trip to The Siam Insect Zoo can be combined with visits to some of the other attractions in the area which include, Monkey Shows, Snake Shows and X-treme Sports.

Siam Insect Zoo is open daily from 9am – 5pm. Entry is Baht 200 per person.

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Siam Insect Zoo
23/4 Moo 1, Mearam
Maerim
Chiang Mai 50180
Tel : +(66)89-1848475 +(66)89-7550849
Website : www.malaeng.com/