Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary
Alt Name:เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่
Iucn Category:IV
Map:Thailand
Location:Thailand
Nearest City:Chonburi / Pattaya
Coordinates:13.2083°N 101.0708°W
Area:145 km2
Established:1974
Governing Body:Wildlife Conservation Office

The Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary (Thai: เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่) is a protected area in the Khao Khiao Massif, in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Founded in 1974, it is an IUCN Category IV wildlife sanctuary, measuring 145 km2 in area.[1]

It is partly covered with dry and moist broadleaf forest in the lower ranges. This is the last forested area in Chonburi Province. The Khao Khiao Open Zoo is at the foot of the mountain area.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Khao_Khiew_Khao_Chompu_Wildlife_Sanctuary Protected Planet - Khao Khiew Khao Chompu Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Web site: Khao Khiao Open Zoo . 2012-02-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110918000946/http://www.tourismthailand.org/where-to-go/cities-guide/attractions/info-page/destination/chon-buri/cat/62/attraction/2683/ . 2011-09-18 . dead .