After a meeting of the Zoological Park Organisation committee yesterday, the organisation announced the creation of the working groups to move forward the plan to close Dusit Zoo in Bangkok and relocate to the new larger site in Pathum Thani’s Thanya Buri district. A press release stated that the relocation of Dusit Zoo would focus on planning the landscape at the new zoo to house animals in environments similar to their natural habitats to ensure their wellbeing and meet international standards. However, it did not specify a closure date for Dusit Zoo, the opening date of the new zoo or other details on the relocation plan yet. Dusit Zoo is often at the top of the list of famous recreation destinations for the people in Bangkok. Dusit Zoo also has long history as it is situated on the former site of Dusit Park, which was built during the reign of King Rama V in 1895 at the site of Dusit Palace.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 12, 2017 18:33 UTC