Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm 2026: Tickets and Travel
Updated guide for 2026 to Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm. Admission is 100 THB for adults, 50 THB for children, with directions via BTS Skytrain.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm went viral after a TikTok video showed an elephant show with only one spectator.
- Open daily from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM, ticket sales close at 05:00 PM.
- Thai national admission is 100 THB for adults and 50 THB for children.
- Easily accessible via BTS Sukhumvit Line to Kheha Station, followed by a local songthaew.
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, a historic tourist destination established in 1950 by Dr. Utai Youngprapakorn located on Thai Ban Road in Samut Prakan province, has regained massive popularity among Thai visitors. This resurgence followed a viral TikTok video posted on August 28, 2026, by account @ATOMISATOM, which featured an elephant performance with only a single audience member on the stands while the handlers and animals continued their routine with full dedication.
The clip quickly captured public attention, amassing over 4.5 million views and sparking an outpouring of encouraging comments from netizens. This wave of social media support successfully inspired crowds of people to return and revisit the beloved childhood landmark during the weekends.
Visitors planning a trip can find the zoo at 555 Moo 7, Thai Ban Road, Mueang Samut Prakan. The facility operates daily without days off from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM, with ticket sales ending at 05:00 PM. Admission fees for Thai citizens are set at 100 THB for adults and 50 THB for children, while infants under 80 centimeters enter free of charge. Foreign visitor tickets are priced at 400 THB for adults and 200 THB for children.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Beyond crocodiles, the zoo houses various animals including tigers, hippos, capybaras, and horses. Key highlights include professional crocodile wrestling shows and entertaining elephant performances where guests can get close and take photos with the animals.
The revival of a historic tourist attraction through social media power demonstrates how short-form video platforms can rapidly drive domestic tourism and local economic engagement. The renewed interest in a facility operating for over seven decades highlights its deep emotional connection with multiple generations of Thai families.
Travelers can reach Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm using two primary transportation methods:
- BTS Skytrain: Take the Sukhumvit Line to Kheha Station (E23), the terminal station on the Samut Prakan side, then take a Pak Nam-Crocodile Farm songthaew or local taxi to the destination.
- Private Car: Drive from Bangkok via Sukhumvit Road toward Samut Prakan, pass Samrong into Pak Nam city center, head toward Thai Ban Road, and drive approximately 3 kilometers from downtown to reach the farm.
Source: Thairath Lifestyle
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