Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is a long-established tourist attraction in Samut Prakan province that has been operating for over 70 years. It recently regained attention online after a TikTok video showed an elephant performance with only one spectator sitting in the stands. The clip went viral, inspiring many to visit and support the staff and animals at the zoo.
Currently, Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo remains open as usual. With ongoing shows and animal viewing areas, Thairath Online introduces its history, ticket prices, opening hours, and travel tips for those planning a visit.
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is located on Thaiban Road, Thaiban Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province. It first opened in 1950, founded by Dr. Uthai Yangprapakorn.
The zoo houses not only crocodiles but many other animals and features activities that made it famous, especially crocodile shows, intelligent elephant performances, and other species like tigers.hippos,capybaras, horses, and more.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when tourism was severely affected—particularly foreign visitors—the farm had to close for several years. After improvements and the situation eased, the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo reopened.
The latest trend began on 28 Aug 2026 when Mr. Atom the owner of the TikTok account@ATOMISATOMposted a video showing the elephant performance at the farm, where only one spectator was seated in the stands, yet the staff and elephants continued the show as usual.
The video quickly gained over 4.5 million views and drew many social media users’ supportive comments for the staff and animals. This online buzz brought Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm back into public conversation, prompting many Thais to revisit this nostalgic place.
On 2 Sep 2026, Mr. Atom posted a photo with Mr. Jaroon Yangprapakorn, the Managing Director of Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, who presented him with an elephant doll as a token of thanks. Mr. Atom wrote, “The director didn’t know what to give, so here’s an elephant doll to thank everyone. The zoo is improving.” .
Open daily without holidays from 08:00 to 18:00 (with ticket sales until 17:00)..
Visitors can enjoy performances by well-trained animals, including a highlight crocodile-catching show performed by expert handlers offering close-up viewing, as well as intelligent elephant shows where guests can see and photograph the charming elephants up close.
The farm’s address: 555 Village 7, Thaiban Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand.
By private car, if driving from Bangkok, use Sukhumvit Road heading toward Samut Prakan. Pass Samrong and enter Paknam city center, then head to Thaiban Road. Drive about 3 kilometers from Samut Prakan city center to reach the crocodile farm and zoo.
By BTS Skytrain, take the Sukhumvit Line to Kheha Station (E23), the last station on the Samut Prakan side, then transfer to a local minibus running Paknam–Crocodile Farm route or take a hired vehicle to the farm.
The renewed popularity of Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm demonstrates the power of social media in reviving interest in a historic tourist site among younger generations. A quiet elephant show clip turned into a wave of support and motivated people to visit the farm during weekends.
Images and information from the Facebook page of Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo.