Giant Catfish Farm
A budget-friendly wildlife garden in Nong Thale with giant catfish, exotic animals, and tropical grounds for around 50 baht entry.
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- Hours
- Daily 08:00–18:00
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- 092 916 7852
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Why go, and how to do it well
This informal wildlife attraction in Nong Thale offers a low-cost, off-the-beaten-path alternative to Krabi's beach-focused tourism. For just 50 baht entry, visitors can explore landscaped tropical gardens and encounter a varied mix of animals including giant freshwater catfish, an arapaima, crocodile, turtles, and a monkey. The grounds are extensive enough that a map is provided at the entrance, and the setting has clearly seen significant investment in its gardens and paths.
The atmosphere is casual and unhurried, best suited to curious travelers, families, and anyone looking to spend an easy hour or two somewhere genuinely different. A bar on site sells refreshments, and a restaurant is also available, making it a relaxed stop rather than a rushed tick-box attraction. Staff are noted by visitors as welcoming and attentive. It is worth noting that some of the bridges and walking paths can be uneven or narrow, and the enclosures for certain animals have prompted mixed reactions from some visitors regarding animal welfare standards.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026
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Reviews from Google
Amazing even in rainy weather! Highly recommended for adventures looking for a bit of a different style of zoo. Staff are incredibly welcoming and polite. Entry is affordable, the animals are stunning and out of this world. Biggest fresh water fish I've ever seen up close. It's not wheelchair accessible, and slipping is possible, so wear good shoes for the occasion and stay on the path!
Only 50 baht entry, there was a monkey a crocodile, turtles and a huge arapaima
I was skeptical at first as I had seen on vlogs ect of the lady who owns this land and the animals she has not being in correct enclosures and what not. When we arrived we was shown a map around the land and the things we’d see along the way, the path its self isn’t straight forward it’s in and out of trees and small paths and half built bridges which made it a lot more fun, the crocodile was in a small enclosure, there was a monkey on a lead which was what made me skeptical to start with but I asked the woman and she explained that the mother had passed away and that the other monkeys have tried to kill him, he’s already lost fingers from other monkeys, so I see she is protecting him I just think their could be better ways of doing so, the experience was nice as a whole there’s a waterfall to swim in and the catfish is actually giant and looks healthy in a good sized enclosure. It cost 50 baht to get in, 30 for children and you get a bag of food to feed the catfishes but if they’re not there they ask you leave the money in a box and you make your own way around. I did go a little of road as it isn’t so clear as to what the path is and saw some fish left in what seemed like an abandoned shed the water was completely black and two fish were just swimming around in there alone and in very small spaces, overall I’m not sure how I feel about the place but it’s worth to go and have your own perspective on it.
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3RF2+HFC, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
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Giant Catfish Farm: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giant Catfish Farm worth visiting?
Giant Catfish Farm holds a 3.8★ rating from 600 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.
What are the opening hours of Giant Catfish Farm?
Giant Catfish Farm is typically open 08:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Giant Catfish Farm?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Giant Catfish Farm located?
Giant Catfish Farm is at 3RF2+HFC, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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