Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Located on the roof of the Pata department store in Bang Phlat, this zoo offers one of Bangkok's most unusual settings. It's accessible via a glass elevator that travels through the building's largely empty lower floors – an experience visitors often describe as surreal. The zoo houses a variety of animals, as well as reptile and snake shows, spread across open rooftop terraces and air-conditioned indoor areas. A visit typically lasts about two hours and is especially popular with families with children looking for a simple half-day activity in central Bangkok.

Visitors should approach this attraction with clear expectations. Animal welfare concerns are frequently raised in visitor feedback, particularly regarding the living conditions of larger animals, especially primates. These concerns are long-standing and justified. Travelers with strong opinions on animal welfare standards in captivity are therefore advised to carefully consider them before visiting. Admission costs 300 baht per person.