50 Phahonyothin Road
Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand

Founded in 1940, Bangkok Aquarium is the oldest facility of its kind in Thailand. Located on the campus of Kasetsart University, it is home to around 560 species of freshwater animals native to Thailand. Visitors can see a variety of carp as well as tarpon, alligator gar, catfish, bass, eels, croakers, bull sharks, snakeheads, tigerfish, and more. The aquarium also has about 100 species of freshwater plants. 

Rangsit-Nakhorn Nayok Road
Thanyaburi District, Patumthani Province, Bangkok, Thailand

Popularly known as the Disneyland of Thailand, Dream World contains rides like the Hanging Coaster, Space Mountain, Corkscrew, Speedy Mouse, Super Splash, White Water Rapids, Swinging Viking Boat, and Bumper Cars. Other features include the Giant's House (a haunted mansion), Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Cinderella's Pumpkin Carriage, Snow Land (an artificial snowfield), the Colors of the World Parade (a daily parade featuring popular cartoon characters), Hollywood Action Show, a monorail, and a full-fledged go-kart track. 

Kanchanaburi Province, Western Thailand

Established in 1975 and extending over 550 square kilometers (212 square miles) at altitudes ranging between 165 and 996 meters (541and 3,268 feet), Erawan National Park is particularly famous for its seven-tired Erawan Falls, which is believed to resemble a three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology called Erawan. Other major features include mixed deciduous forests, many tree and shrub species, varied fauna, mountains, limestone cliffs, caves with strange-shaped stalactites and stalagmites, important streams (including Mong Lai, Omtala, Khao Phang, and Sadae), rivers, and valleys. The fauna includes Indian elephants, tigers, Sambar deer, common muntjac, Siamese hares, white-handed gibbons, flying squirrels, Kalij pheasants, gray peacock pheasants, banded kraits, Asiatic rock pythons, king cobras, greater brook carps, and waterfall crabs.

Emporium, Third Floor, 24 Sukhumvit Road
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand

On the third floor of Emporium shopping mall, Imaginia Playland is a place where children’s imaginations can run wild. Designed for ages 1–12, it is a play area that allows youngsters to explore art, music, and literature. A variety of themed areas provide different activities. Kids can slide and climb in the Dream Jungle, recreate masterpieces in the Art Gallery, climb an inflatable mountain, and make their own music in the DJ Canopy Station.

Rama IV Road
Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, Thailand

Encompassing 57 hectares (142 acres) in Bangkok, Lumphini Park is a popular place for families to spend an afternoon. It offers open green space, an artificial lake, playgrounds, and more. Pedal boats resembling swans are available to rent for exploring the lake and getting sprayed by the fountain. The park’s 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) of paved paths are used for a variety of activities, such as walking, jogging, and biking. Other options include birdwatching and picnicking. The park also hosts events such as live music on Sundays from January to April.

Central Plaza Bangna, 6th Floor, 587–589 Debaratana Road
Bangna District, Bankgkok, Thailand

On the sixth floor of Bangkok’s Central Department Store, Pororo Aqua Park is a water park featuring characters from a popular Korean cartoon series, Pororo the Little Penguin. Kiddos will have a blast splashing and playing in several different pools with a variety of waterslides and obstacles. For a more relaxing atmosphere, soak in the jacuzzi or float around the park in the lazy river. A restaurant and poolside bars serve refreshments, and a store sells souvenirs. 

99 Panya Indra Road
Sam Wa Tawan Tok, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok, Thailand

Together, Marine Park and Safari Park make up Bangkok’s Safari World and encompass about 81 hectares (200 acres). Designed with an open-air concept, Safari Park visitors can see rhinos, tortoises, lemurs, zebras, kangaroos, elephants, orangutans, and more. There’s even an area where you can get up close with the giraffes and feed them. Marine Park is home to dolphins, walruses, manatee, hippos, seals, and other aquatic animals. Safari World hosts a variety of live entertainment, including performing animal shows. A variety of vendors sell refreshments and souvenirs.

555 Thai Ban Road
Mueang Samut Prakan District, Bangkok, Thailand

In the city’s southwest Samut Prakan District, Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is home to one of the world’s largest crocodiles. The 6-meter-long (nearly 20-foot-long) crocodile is named Yai, and it is one of more than 100,000 crocodiles that live on the farm. In addition, there are other animals, such as elephants, monkeys, lions, tigers, hippos, and horses. Guests can watch a crocodile show featuring daring performers interacting with the huge reptiles as well as shows where elephants dance, ride skateboards, and walk tightropes. There also are elephant rides, train rides, and paddle boat rides available. Don’t forget to explore the dinosaur museum. 

Siam Paragon Building, B1- B2 Floor, 991 Rama I Road
Pathumwan District, Bangkok, Thailand

Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, SEA LIFE Bangkok is a 5-million-liter (1.5-million-gallon) aquarium that is home to hundreds of different species of marine life. Visitors can see sharks, sea turtles, penguins, seahorses, stingrays, octopuses, sea stars, otters, and other animals. They also can attend feedings and talks where they will learn more about specific species. Be sure to check out the ocean tunnel, shark shipwreck, glass-bottom boat, and 4D cinema. A shop and vendors sell refreshments and souvenirs.

1871 Rama 4 Road
Bangkok, Thailand

Kids will shriek with excitement when they visit Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, an organization specializing in venomous snakes. In addition to seeing a variety of snake habitats, visitors will learn about the snakes as they watch demonstrations including venom extraction and snake catching. The snake handling shows feature species including the Burmese python. Those daring enough can even get their pictures taken with some of the slithering reptiles. There also is a room where guests can practice providing first aid for a snake bite on a life-size dummy.

518 Petchkasem Road
Bang Khae Nuea, Bang Khae, Bangkok, Thailand

On the fourth floor of The Mall Bangkae, Fantasia Village offers family-friendly fun. It has a variety of rides and games as well as an area for making crafts. There also are massage chairs available for tired parents who need to take a rest. Outside on the roof, the mall’s Fantasia Lagoon Water Park has waterslides, pools, spray zones, and a lazy river for cooling off on hot summer days. Athletic types will want to check out Go! Skate, a skatepark on the rooftop of the mall’s parking building B. Of course, the mall also offers a wide range of restaurants and retailers for dining and shopping.