Today, we were all set to visit Safari World, a massive open-air leisure park located on the outskirts of Bangkok. We were picked up by a minibus and stopped at a few other hotels to pick up more people for the tour. Upon reaching the park, we first went for the drive through the Safari Park. This section allows visitors to drive through a natural habitat where animals roam freely, offering a unique chance to see wildlife without the barriers of traditional cages.
We saw lots of wild animals along the way, including zebras, giraffes, etc. It was nice to see that even if they were within a park, they at least had space to move around.
We then went on to catch the various shows there; these included the Dolphin & Beluga Whale Show, Bird Show, Sea Lion Show, Spy War Show, and the Orangutan show.
There were also photo opportunities available with various animals. We got our snaps clicked with real tiger cubs. The first cub was very small—the size of a domestic cat—and we had to feed it milk from a bottle. The second tiger cub was huge, like a large dog. It was an experience of a lifetime to touch a real, living, breathing tiger. We also got some snaps with the Orangutans, who were surprisingly playful.
After spending the entire day there, we headed back to Bangkok. We then made our way to the famous Suan Lum Night Bazaar. This sprawling market was a shopper’s paradise, featuring hundreds of stalls selling everything from traditional Thai crafts to modern fashion under the glow of neon lights. We shopped for a couple of hours, buying t-shirts, slippers, and other items. One thing to remember while shopping in these Bangkok markets is to “always bargain.” We then had dinner at the large hawker center nearby, where we enjoyed local delicacies, before taking a tuk-tuk back to the hotel, looking forward to our day tomorrow.