The end is nigh for Bangkok's famous Dusit Zoo, which will close its gates for good at the end of this month before relocating to its new home in Pathum Thani.
Dusit Zoo posted the news on its Facebook account on Wednesday, announcing that Aug 31 will be the last day visitors can see the animals and enjoy the park atmosphere.
The zoo is moving to a new 300-rai home in Pathum Thani's Thanyaburi district, which is three times the size of the present zoo. The land was gifted by His Majesty the King.
"The animals will have a better quality of life" in a more spacious new home, the zoological society said.
Construction of the new zoo has not yet begun.
A consultant has been hired to survey the site and ensure the new zoological gardens will be up to international standards, the society added.
The animals, more than 1,000 in total, will be temporarily moved to any of six other zoos operated by the Zoological Park Organisation.