Things to See and Do - Kep, Cambodia

Zoo - Kep

Zoo, Kep City is one of the most visited sites among the various Tourist Attractions in Kep City. Kep is a seaside city tucked away 173 kilometers to the south west of Phnom Penh. History has it that it was founded in 1908 during the times of the French colonization. Kep City was transformed into a beautiful seaside resort during the Prince Norodom Sihanouk's Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime in the 1960s.The name of the city is derived from the French words 'le cap' or 'cape' in English.

Today, Kep City has evolved into one of the major tourist destinations in Cambodia with its natural splendor and cultural sites. Zoo, Kep City is one of the most popular and most frequently visited places in this part of Kep City.Zoo, Kep City actually refer to the Teuk Chhou Zoo which is a private zoo. It is located at a distance of 2.5 km away from the provincial town. If you are traveling from Kep, a 45 minutes' drive will take you conveniently to the zoo. This Zoo in Kep City is located in Thmei Village in the Prey Thom Commune in the Kep District. It is home to several species of plant and animal species which are native to the land.

Zoo, Kep City features different animals including lions and tigers and their cubs, elephants, monkeys of different species, snakes, deer, bears including a couple of sun bears, otter and many more. This is a wonderful place to spend a fun filled with your family and especially, the children are simply going to love the experience. The ticket for the entry includes a small charge if you want to drive your car through the zoo. The ticket includes access to the national park. Inside, you can even make a splash or take a cool dip in the crystal clear water of the Teuk Chhou River.Apart from the Zoo, Kep City, there are several other attraction sites which tourists can visit and these are Koh Ton Say Resort, Phnom Sar Sear, Veal Lumher and Wat Samot Reangsey.