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What changed: Admission prices for foreign visitors have been clarified: adult — 500 ฿, child 90–120 cm tall — 250 ฿, under 90 cm — free. Details on the stone garden have been added, along with a note that the last show at 17:00 is listed as coinciding with the park’s closing.
The Stone Park in Pattaya combines a stone garden, a crocodile farm and a zoo. The full name of the complex is The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm. According to the operator’s published data, the admission ticket for foreign adults costs 500 ฿, for children 90–120 cm tall 250 ฿, and children under 90 cm enter free.
According to the operator’s published data, the park is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. The last show is listed at closing time, so for a first visit it is better to choose an earlier show. It is easier to plan the walk around the performance, leaving time for the garden and the other areas.
Below you will find rates, the schedule, route options and tips for families. They will help you tell an entrance ticket apart from a tour, choose the order of sightseeing and plan the way back. Other attractions in Pattaya will be useful for continuing your route.
Ticket prices and children’s categories
The operator publishes the following rates for foreign visitors. Children’s categories are based on height, so you do not need to rely only on your child’s age when planning your budget.
| Visitor category | Admission cost per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | 500 ฿ |
| Child 90–120 cm tall | 250 ฿ |
| Child under 90 cm tall | Free |
According to the operator’s published data; check the current price.
Rates are posted on the park’s official ticket page. A child who is exactly 90 cm tall falls into the paid range. No separate terms are listed here for children taller than 120 cm; the list of documents required for discounts has also not been published with this table.
Count admission, transport, food and extra activities as separate expenses. The price of a trip with transfer refers to a service package, not just a visit to the grounds. If a seller offers feeding or a contact photo, check what the offer includes: the absence of a separate price in the description does not mean the service is free.
Opening hours and crocodile show schedule
The park is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. The operator lists eight shows a day; start times are given in the official crocodile show schedule.
| Show start |
|---|
| 09:00 |
| 10:00 |
| 11:00 |
| 13:00 |
| 14:00 |
| 15:00 |
| 16:00 |
| 17:00 |
According to the operator’s published data.
The last show coincides with the park’s published closing time. The last entry time and the rules for admission to the 17:00 show have not been established. For a first visit, it is wiser to choose an earlier show so as not to build the whole trip around uncertain conditions for a late visit.
The operator does not state the length of the show in the schedule. Do not plan your next transfer on the assumption that the show will end at a certain time. Choose permitted seating areas, follow staff instructions and do not step beyond the viewing zone for a photo.
How to get there from Pattaya and back
For the trip to the Stone Park in Pattaya, save the complex’s name for your navigation app: The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm. Here is the stone park and crocodile farm on the map; it is convenient to give the driver the link along with the name.
Official address: (22/1 Moo 1, Nongplalai, Banglamung, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand). According to the official tourist card, the drive by car from Pattaya Beach takes about 15 minutes. This is a guide for a specific departure point: from another area, the route and time will depend on traffic.
Choose the option that suits you:
- A taxi or a car through a ride-hailing app — if you want to avoid driving yourself.
- A rented car or motorbike — if you already use such transport and are comfortable navigating by GPS.
- A tour with transfer — if it is easier to include the trip in the program in advance.
For more on ways to get around Pattaya see the separate guide. It is best to arrange the return trip in advance or check whether you can order a car before leaving: constant availability of transport at the entrance is not confirmed.
The park’s phone numbers for visitor questions: +66 (0) 38 249 347–9 and +66 83 112 6080. Arrange the return car with your driver or carrier.
The stone garden: petrified trees and the park’s history
The stone garden is a separate part of the visit, where you can look at natural forms and photograph compositions among tropical greenery. It houses petrified trunks, large rocks and trees shaped in the Thai style.
According to the operator, the petrified trees on display are over 100 million years old. The park also gives the age of the shaped trees as more than 200 years and the weight of individual stones up to 90 tons. These estimates are provided by the operator itself.
The garden’s appeal lies in the mix of different objects. Petrified trunks sit alongside living trees whose shapes come from care and pruning. So you can devote the walk not only to general photos but also to comparing textures, silhouettes and stone compositions.
The complex’s founder is Khun Suan Phanomwattanakul. According to the park’s official history, it opened to visitors on February 1, 1992; the official tourist card describes the territory as more than 70 acres.
The Your Thai Guide guidebook notes different zones with ancient trees, stone gardens, tropical plants and enclosures. If plants and landscape interest you more, give the garden more time and adjust the other stops to your preferences.
Crocodile farm, zoo and extra activities
Crocodile farm
The crocodile farm in Pattaya complements the garden walk with observing reptiles and shows. The operator claims the largest water area among similar farms in Thailand and the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the country. This is the park’s own claim, not an independent ranking.
Other animals
The zoo’s official page lists elephants, camels, tigers, white tigers, bears and several deer species. Birds named include cranes, emus, cassowaries and ostriches; the Visit Thailand Today tourism catalog also mentions giraffes.
You can plan seeing the animals and watching the show as separate stops. You do not have to build the whole visit around the show if the garden or other areas interest you more.
Extra activities
The travel platform Traveloka describes photographing beside a tiger as a service with a separate fee. The Visit Thailand Today tourism catalog mentions paid animal feeding, but these reports do not guarantee that the activities will be available on the day of your visit.
Current official rates and terms for these services are not published alongside this information. Do not count them as part of the entrance ticket, and do not treat contact with a predator as a safe form of entertainment.
Video of a walk through the complex will help you get a general visual sense of the place. It does not confirm current prices, schedules or the availability of specific services.
Independent trip or tour with transfer
An independent visit lets you choose the order of sightseeing to suit your interests. However, you arrange the trip there and back separately; a tour package should be judged by its program, not only by the final price.
The tour operator Thailand Local Tour describes a specific program with round-trip transfer and admission included. This is an example of what a package may include, not a general rule for all tours.
| What to compare | Independent trip | Tour with transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance ticket | Separate purchase | Included in the package described; for another offer, check |
| Trip there and back | You arrange it yourself | Included in the package described; check pickup points |
| Guiding | You plan the visit yourself | Check whether a guide is included and in what language |
| Free time | You set the pace within park hours | Check the time allowed for independent sightseeing |
| Extra stops | You choose | Check the full program |
| Cancellation | Check the terms of the chosen ticket | Check the package seller’s terms |
Compare offers with the same set of services. An online offer is not necessarily cheaper than buying admission separately: its price may include other components. The booking and cancellation terms of a particular seller do not automatically apply to direct park tickets.
How much time to allow and what to bring
According to the Your Thai Guide guidebook, most visitors spend two to three hours. This is a rough guide, not a fixed visit length: photo stops, interest in the animals and the chosen show all affect the pace of the walk.
A convenient order is: stone garden → chosen show and farm → other areas. If the show starts soon after you arrive, swap the first stops. For a leisurely visit, leave extra time, especially if you don’t want to rush between areas.
Prepare:
- A hat for the walk.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Water for the day of your visit.
Bringing water does not mean it is permitted onto the grounds: rules on bringing in food and drinks have not been established. Plan to have a way to drink during the day without relying on unconfirmed park conditions.
An early-morning arrival lets you start the walk sooner and leave more time before closing. On its own, it does not guarantee the absence of groups or extra animal activity. By the way, starting with the garden is not required: the show you choose is a more useful starting point for the route.
Visiting with children and choosing activities
For a family visit to the stone park in Pattaya, start with your child’s height and your choice of program. Children’s rates are available, but the existence of these categories alone does not confirm that every area is convenient for a stroller or a visitor with limited mobility.
For questions about strollers, on-site transport and the conditions of chosen activities, you can write to the park by email: (thaistonepark@gmail.com). Do not plan a route that requires a trip around the grounds until its availability and conditions are known.
Keep children close and respect barriers. At the show, stay in the permitted viewing area, follow staff instructions and do not bring a child up to a predator for a photo. Do not describe contact photos and feeding to children as guaranteed safe activities.
If animal welfare affects your choices, make your decisions separately: the garden walk, the show and taking part in contact activities do not have to be one shared program. You can skip a particular activity without trying to fit everything on offer into one visit.
Other trip ideas are collected in the guide to family holidays in Pattaya with kids. Choose what to do next based on your child’s stamina, leaving room for rest.
What to see after the park
You can start the day at the stone garden and farm, then choose another attraction. Do not try to automatically combine every option: it is better to divide walking and travel time according to your family’s interests.
- Frost Magical Ice of Siam, an ice museum, is an option for changing the theme after the stone garden. Save Frost Magical Ice of Siam on the map.
- Mini Siam miniature park is a continuation of the route with miniatures. Here is Mini Siam on the map.
- Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya is another idea for sightseeing. For navigation, use Sanctuary of Truth on the map.
- Art in Paradise is an option for continuing the day with a museum visit. Here is Art in Paradise on the map.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
How much does admission to the stone park and crocodile farm in Pattaya cost?
According to the operator’s published data, the adult ticket for foreigners costs 500 ฿. For children 90–120 cm tall the ticket costs 250 ฿; children under 90 cm enter free. These are the admission rates; the cost of a tour package depends on what it includes. Check the current price before your visit.
What time does the crocodile show start, and how long does it last?
The official schedule lists eight shows: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. The operator does not state the length of the show in the schedule provided. The last show coincides with the park’s stated closing time, so check the conditions for late entry in advance.
Can you visit the stone park with small children?
The rates include children’s categories, but choosing a program depends on the child’s age and the family’s views on the shows and contact activities. Keep children close, respect barriers and follow staff instructions. Check the conditions for strollers and on-site transport with the park in advance.
How do I get to the stone park from central Pattaya without a tour?
You can choose a taxi, a car through a ride-hailing app or a rented vehicle. For navigation, use the name The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm and the map link from the section on getting there. The official tourist card estimates the trip from Pattaya Beach at about 15 minutes; from another area, the time will depend on the route and traffic. It is best to plan the return in advance.
How much time do you need to see the whole park?
The Your Thai Guide guidebook estimates a typical visit at two to three hours. This is a rough guide: the length depends on the show you choose, stops in the garden and interest in the other areas. For a relaxed walk, leave extra time and do not tie the end of your visit to the last show.
Can you feed the crocodiles and have your photo taken with tigers?
Tourist descriptions mention paid animal feeding and photos beside a tiger as a separate service. Whether crocodile feeding in particular is offered, along with the current conditions and price, should be checked with the park. Find out what is offered on the day of your visit and do not assume that contact with a predator is guaranteed to be safe.
Prices and show schedules may change. Where can I find the latest information?
Published rates are on the operator’s ticket page, and showtimes are on the show page. For questions about last entry, children’s categories and extra services, you can call +66 (0) 38 249 347–9 or +66 83 112 6080, or email (thaistonepark@gmail.com). Before your visit, check the price and your chosen show against the park’s information.
Conclusion
The stone park in Pattaya lets you combine a walk among stone compositions and trees with visits to the farm and zoo. Landscape lovers can spend more time in the garden, while those who want to see the show can build the route around a convenient session.
Plan the return trip in advance and decide whether you want extra activities. For a family, it is more useful to choose a suitable pace than to try to cover every area and service. Rates, schedules and the availability of particular activities may change; buying online does not in itself guarantee a discount.
If you want a different walk among plants, consider Nong Nooch Tropical Garden as a separate idea for a trip.