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Mika E
29 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Visited the place anyway even I saw some bad reviews. Yes, it’s a jungle and there is fish but the place is in horrible condition. The terails with bridges that almost will collapse are not worth of visiting. It does not cost much only 50 baht per person but seeing a crocodile in very very small concreate construct with nothing in it is just not right. Also 10 turtles in concreate habitance is not justified enviroment for animals. Could be a create place if caring of the animals would be a priority and the place would be in better shape without trash.
Written December 3, 2022
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Crinklesinthecar
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I'm giving this an honest review on this place I'll start with the positive - you do get to see a lot of fish and some huge catfish! The negatives my day was ruined by the up keep of the other animals housing. Firstly we encountered a crocodile in a breezeblock enclosure with just enough space to turn around, this was followed by an aquarium section this consisted of a couple of tanks stacked ontop of a bird pen that was a foot high and the poor bird was under them all with no space to fly. The most upsetting was the otter he is on his own in a large cage with a bowl of water fir him to cool down in all this next to a beautiful river, he comes immediately to the wire of his cage and just looks so so sad and like hes begging to be let out, if I was to go again would take my tin snips would really like to see him released it just didn't seem right to me that he's right by a river it really did ruin the rest of our day today looking at him and seeing how little swimming he gets to do! It would be a great place if it was just kept as a fish farm without trying to be a mini zoo. It may be cheap hour out but please think before you fund and dont mind witnessing animals in confined spaces. I urge the owners to keep this solely as a fish farm art gallery and museum it is perfectly good as this without the suffering of animals that need more space.
Written January 17, 2013
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isaanlawyers
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand62 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
This is not the typical place to visit...
It is not a zoo but a private property with animals. It is strange, exciting and different. The owner is an American lady who came in Thailand to teach and her Thai husband. She came here 30 years ago and started a business with catfish.
She told me that muslim do not like catfish very much so the business didn't do well. But with time, this place really looks like a private garden with animals.
Yes, there are these 2 or 3 crocodiles in a small cage. But if you knew how crocodiles are raised in farms, that would look like a castle! There aren't much other animals beside a pig, few ducks, turtles. There is an elephant trekking business behind, not far. But there are TONS of fish.
Entrance is 50 baht and I was given some fish food. At the entrance of the garden, there is a map. You just go around, it will take you about 30 minutes.
The owner also has a monkey that must keep a chain. The neighbours complained that the monkey broke some eggs and if getting caught, the monkey might not survive another trip to the neighbourhood.
There is a GIANT fish of about 2 meters. Very impressive.
Yes, there are many things that can be done to make these gardens more interesting. But that is a PRIVATE home and you are invited to their house. The don't do that for being rich but sharing their property with tourists. And for me, that was a fantastic gift that I owe them.
Thanks to them.
BTW, I live in Thailand for 10 years and never seen a place like that. Hated many zoos here, but that is different. You can also swim in a place if you came with your swimming suit. Ideal for families with children.
It is not a zoo but a private property with animals. It is strange, exciting and different. The owner is an American lady who came in Thailand to teach and her Thai husband. She came here 30 years ago and started a business with catfish.
She told me that muslim do not like catfish very much so the business didn't do well. But with time, this place really looks like a private garden with animals.
Yes, there are these 2 or 3 crocodiles in a small cage. But if you knew how crocodiles are raised in farms, that would look like a castle! There aren't much other animals beside a pig, few ducks, turtles. There is an elephant trekking business behind, not far. But there are TONS of fish.
Entrance is 50 baht and I was given some fish food. At the entrance of the garden, there is a map. You just go around, it will take you about 30 minutes.
The owner also has a monkey that must keep a chain. The neighbours complained that the monkey broke some eggs and if getting caught, the monkey might not survive another trip to the neighbourhood.
There is a GIANT fish of about 2 meters. Very impressive.
Yes, there are many things that can be done to make these gardens more interesting. But that is a PRIVATE home and you are invited to their house. The don't do that for being rich but sharing their property with tourists. And for me, that was a fantastic gift that I owe them.
Thanks to them.
BTW, I live in Thailand for 10 years and never seen a place like that. Hated many zoos here, but that is different. You can also swim in a place if you came with your swimming suit. Ideal for families with children.
Written November 25, 2015
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andycoldham
Crawley, UK896 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
I have called my review Marmite as you will either love or hate this place, I actually loved it, but I can see the other side of the argument, whereby some people complain the cages ( particularly the crocodile cage is to small). There is no real entrance fee, but each visitor is charged 50 bhat for some fish food, the garden is like a huge jungle, a haven for Flora and Fauna and insects , there are numerous animals to encounter , and we saw ducks, goats, crocs, pigs, as well as the catfish and of course Rose the monkey, there is a lovely swimming area and my wife actually went for a swim with rose, and I never knew how much Monkeys actually like swimming, but as a word of caution , be careful, as when she stopped swimming, she got a little nip from Rose who wanted to carry on playing in the water. There is no cafe here , but the owner ( an Aussie lady who married a Thai man ) and her two delightful children will sell you water and cola etc if required. I spent a long time chatting with the owner , and she tells me nearly all the animals she has are rescue animals, and whilst she would like a larger pen for the crocs, the alternative is, that it may well have become a handbag, so think on before criticising. I took a Tuk Tuk from Ao nang and its only about 15 mins away from the centre. My top tip , is that the garden really is like a jungle so dose up on your mosquito spray before you go.
Written February 2, 2015
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Jemmavee
Christchurch, New Zealand4 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
My partner and I visited the catfish farm in May 2017. I would advise not to visit. The place is run down, the animals are not well looked after, the environment in which they live is also run down which is very sad to see. The fish in the aquarium are hardly visible due to the water clarity being almost brown. The crocodile has no room to turn around in its enclosure and the tortoises did not have any food. Lastly, a 1 1/2 month old kitten was housed in the same enclosure with a goat. The kitten was terrified. The lady that owns this place is from America, and should know better than to leave a kitten in the same enclosure as a goat, no mother cat or food/drink. This place is meant to be a rescue for animals however, the place needs a revamp and the owner/s need education into how to look after their animals. I advise you to spend your money and time elsewhere.
Written May 21, 2017
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BOOtsie5
Paraparaumu, New Zealand393 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We only came here while geocaching and thought it would be a change from the beaches - how wrong we were! it was very run down and scary in places; the crocodiles were in a small pen with a small area of dirty water; there was a 'museum' which had very odd items including a dead Kingfisher and bat; there were rusty cars and washing machines in another area - all very spooky and like something from a horror film. We rushed around with a family who thought the same as we did and quickly made our escape!
Written April 5, 2015
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Tinkerbell7878
London7 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Apart from the giant catfish, I am lost for words....I don't know what kind of research the place is undertaking there, however te state of the place..This is not the place to show to your kids; sewage pipes cleaner than the aquariums- I wonder HOW the vulnerable exotic fish actually survives there!!!? They have NOTHING in the aqcuariums, NOTHING but WALLS. No coral, no sand...but tubes.Turtles hardly hac=ve space to swim!! Oh dear! HOW is this place possible to operate????? It should be reported to a relevant body and closed down!!!
Written July 11, 2013
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Abor33
Denver, CO8 contributions
Jun 2011 • Couples
We passed by the Catfish farm several times driving between our bungalow and Ao Nang town before noticing the review on Tripadvisor. It is definitely worth going to see.
As mentioned 50 Baht gets you in along with a free pouch of fish food the size of a coin purse. There are several ponds they've constructed with various fish in each. The fish swam and anticipate food when you approach the water. If you've ever fed Japanese Koi then this is similar.
The premise is a tropical petting zoo. There are various animals on the property: turtles, crocodiles, pythons, birds, a baby goat, spiders, scorpions, etc. They're all enclosed so no need to worry about accidentally being attacked or falling into a pen. There are signs and the owner explicitly told us not to stick our hands into the crocodile exhibit for example.
The paths are muddy and wet, making this trek through the jungle slightly more realistic. The property is rather spacious and took us thirty minutes to wander through. The wooden planks and boards are weathered but if you're careful you shouldn't have any problems crossing the ponds or over the footpaths. It made it feel much more adventuresome than it would have been otherwise.
The owner is a delightfully eccentric older woman from the USA who has lived on the property with her Thai husband and kids for over 25 years. Whilst conversing with us she had two parrots on her shoulder and was stroking a third in her hands. She was friendly and knowledgeable about Thai culture and the surrounding area.
Tip: Bring insect repellant if you are as prone to being bit as I am; lots of unavoidable mosquitoes in the wet brush.
As mentioned 50 Baht gets you in along with a free pouch of fish food the size of a coin purse. There are several ponds they've constructed with various fish in each. The fish swam and anticipate food when you approach the water. If you've ever fed Japanese Koi then this is similar.
The premise is a tropical petting zoo. There are various animals on the property: turtles, crocodiles, pythons, birds, a baby goat, spiders, scorpions, etc. They're all enclosed so no need to worry about accidentally being attacked or falling into a pen. There are signs and the owner explicitly told us not to stick our hands into the crocodile exhibit for example.
The paths are muddy and wet, making this trek through the jungle slightly more realistic. The property is rather spacious and took us thirty minutes to wander through. The wooden planks and boards are weathered but if you're careful you shouldn't have any problems crossing the ponds or over the footpaths. It made it feel much more adventuresome than it would have been otherwise.
The owner is a delightfully eccentric older woman from the USA who has lived on the property with her Thai husband and kids for over 25 years. Whilst conversing with us she had two parrots on her shoulder and was stroking a third in her hands. She was friendly and knowledgeable about Thai culture and the surrounding area.
Tip: Bring insect repellant if you are as prone to being bit as I am; lots of unavoidable mosquitoes in the wet brush.
Written June 17, 2011
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Mohammed
4 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
The place is like Texas chain saw massacre. It is creepy and scary with lot of mosquitoes and the crocodile with no water. Just stay away.
Waste of time
Waste of time
Written September 13, 2019
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PhilTheRip
Munich, Germany2 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
If you like fishing, visiting the giant catfish farm will make you happy. For us it was the first time seeing a large arapaima as well as huge catfishes. Although the giant catfish farm is a bit outdated or call it "natural", it is worth to visit & with 50 Baht entrance fee pretty cheap. Don't forget to bring your bug spray because you are in the jungle!
Written September 2, 2018
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Can we fishing there???
We stay the next two days in Ao Nang Beach 🌅🌴
Friendly wishes Kai
Darja M
Riga, Latvia69 contributions
No, You cant
thesololady
Singapore, Singapore44 contributions
How did you guys get out of that place? Did tuk tuks ply the road outside frequently when u guys were there?
corson02
Shenzhen, China43 contributions
Yes, I took a tuk tuk. It was one that's near the main beachfront stretch of road. I think they even advertised on the sign "Catfish Farm". It was for round-trip. The driver waited while we walked around. It took about 30 minutes to get there. I figured he knew better how to get there, and I'd probably get lost or waste a lot of time trying to find it. I believe I paid 800 baht for it all.
RyanReafort
Kuching, Malaysia37 contributions
What's the name for this place? How to go to this place?
Taisto1949
Tampere, Finland15 contributions
Moro
Mitä Catfish farmista voi saada vain suomenkielinen (kuten minä)
tietoa paikan historiasta ja täällä olevien elänten tavoista?
Taisi laittaa eka kysym vika ruutuu.
Taisto1949
Tampere, Finland15 contributions
Moro
Mitä Catfish farmista voi saada vain suomenkielinen (kuten minä)
tietoa paikan historiasta ja täällä olevien elänten tavoista?
Maryanne W
Cairns, Australia44 contributions
How do you get there? We have a scooter but can't find any address or directions. Google doesn't know.
Lostinasia123
Perth, Australia37 contributions
On google maps the Rd number 6024 near krua klong son . Between the km signs 3 and 2 (small white cement signs in the Road side)
Heading east it is on the right about 1km beforr Wat klong song intersection
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