With almost ten million people in Bangkok to entertain, plus a good number of visitor's, the kingdom's only major city has the majority of family attractions. There are two main amusement parks in Bangkok that are popular among Thai families and although not quite the standard of some attractions found in America, it's definitely worth a trip on one of those hot Bangkok days.

               SAFARI WORLD

Safari World, Thailand's most popular open zoo and show park. Covering over 200 acres, Safari World is made up of a Safari Park and a Marine Park, and offers a great variety of fun and entertainment for visitors of all ages and nationalities. A drive through the 100 acre Safari Park presents a unique opportunity for you to experience a close encounter with rare and endangered species. The feeding show allows you to get close to fearsome predators such as lions, tigers and bears. Marine Park plays host to a vast spectrum of animals from land, sea and air and is the setting for eight amazing world-class shows ranging from live action stunt spectaculars to performances by animals, including a dolphin show. An optional extra is the Jungle Cruise, a fun-filled water flume ride through uncharted territory, in a land inhabited by headhunters, gorillas and hungry crocodiles.
 

          SIAM WATER PARK

Suan Siam, as it is called by the locals, is relatively small in size. There's a giant pool complete with artificial surf, whirlpools, fountains & some  waterfalls. Tall waterslides are a popular choice for the bigger kids and adults. Aside from the water park itself, There are also some fun amusement park rides, like the roller coaster and a rolling giant-pinwheel ride.

 

Admission: Adults 200 baht, Children 100-150 cm 100 baht, Small kids less than 100cm are free of charge. 1 year member cards cost 390 baht for adults & 200 baht for children, giving you a 50% discount for up to 5 people. Location: The far eastern part of town, 101 Sukhapibarn 2 Road. Tell the taxi driver "Suan Siam". Open: ;10AM - 6PM (Mon - Fri), 9AM - 7PM (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays)
 

 
DREAM WORLD
Head for Adventure Land, the bigger kids will enjoy exciting and challenging rides like Space Mountain, a high speed Roller Coaster traveling through space visiting other galaxies or why not experience Asia's very first hanging coaster and find out how brave you are. it is a place for kids of all ages with Snow Town, where you can build a snow man, visit Santa's house or ride big waves on the Super Splash ride.  Hurricane, in Fantasyland is exhilarating while the kiddies will like Fairy Tales Land with Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Don't miss the train in Dream Garden that takes you thru caves, past lakes and Fantasyland. Dream World Plaza with its 7 Wonders Of The World, The Pyramids, The Coliseum, Great Wall of China, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal, Ankor Wat, and Stonehenge will spellbound you and be sure to catch the dolls at the Dream World Clock and there is a convenient Information and Souvenir shop located there as well.
 

                     FANTASIA LAGOON

Sitting on the rooftop of the Mall Department Store, Fantasia Lagoon's has been a favorite destination for kids & families to have fun and splash about. Waterslides & whirlpools are some of the highlights to enjoy here. Also worth a visit, and hard to refuse, if you have kids, is Fantasia Island, the adjoining theme park that also offers loads of fun, all in an air-conditioned comfort!

Location: The Mall Department Stores
Open: 8AM - 20:45PM (The Mall Ngam Wong Wan and Bang Kae: 7AM - 20:45PM
Admission: Kids 50 baht, adults 80 baht.
Contact: +66-2 173-1000