“Marvel at a living natural museum featuring exotic rocks millions of years old and experience one of Thailand's most thrilling bare-handed crocodile wrestling shows.”
The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm is a nature and art conservation site founded over 30 years ago by Mr. Suan Phanomwattanakul, a nature lover and collector of rare items. The vast area has been transformed into a living natural museum, gathering rare objects from around the world and displaying them within meticulously designed, beautiful gardens.
A must-see highlight is the Stone Park and Floral Zone, which showcases petrified trees dating back millions of years and colossal natural rocks shaped like animals or abstract forms, weighing hundreds of tons. These are displayed alongside antique Thai bonsais over 200 years old, creating a lasting impression through their natural history value and unique garden artistry.
For animal and performance enthusiasts, excitement awaits at the Crocodile Farm, one of the largest saltwater and freshwater crocodile farms in Thailand. The main attraction is the bare-handed crocodile show, where expert trainers demonstrate extreme bravery by placing their heads inside a crocodile's mouth and teasing these fierce reptiles. Additionally, the zoo zone features rare animals such as white tigers, albino bears, dwarf horses, and giant freshwater fish like the Mekong Giant Catfish.
The atmosphere within the park is lush and filled with interesting photo spots, making it ideal for families with young children, students on educational trips, or photographers looking for unique perspectives of ancient boulders and large man-made waterfalls that provide a relaxing and refreshing vibe throughout the visit.
How to Get There
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Private Car: Drive along Highway 7 (Motorway) towards Pattaya. Turn into Chaiyaphon Withi Road (Soi 21); there are large signs indicating the way throughout the route.
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Taxi/Grab: You can use a chartered Baht Bus or Grab from Pattaya City. The journey takes approximately 15–20 minutes.
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Minibus/Van: Get off at the Sukhumvit-Pattaya intersection and take a motorcycle taxi or local transport into the project.
Travel Tips
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Accessible year-round. It is recommended to visit in the morning (08:00 – 10:00) to avoid the afternoon heat and intense sunlight.
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Bring a hat and umbrella, and wear comfortable walking shoes as the park is quite large and covers multiple zones.
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Popular spots include the million-year-old rocks and the waterfall. You can also take photos with tiger cubs or crocodiles (additional fees apply).
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Crocodile shows run several times daily starting from 09:00 until 17:00 Check the show schedule at the entrance to catch the nearest round.
Admission Fee:
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Local Visitors: Adult 200 THB, Child (Height 90–120 cm) 100 THB
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Foreign Visitors: Adult 500 THB, Child 250 THB
Opening Hours:
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General Daily Hours: 08:00 – 18:00
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Crocodile Show Times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00