Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary (Thai: เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่) is a protected area in the Khao Khiao Massif, in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Founded in 1974, it is an IUCN Category IV wildlife sanctuary, measuring 145 km2 in area.[1]
| Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่ | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Entrance to the Khao Khiao Open Zoo at the edge of the wildlife sanctuary | |
  Location within Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Chonburi / Pattaya |
| Coordinates | 13°12′30″N 101°04′15″E |
| Area | 145 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Wildlife Conservation Office |
It is partly covered with dry and moist broadleaf forest in the lower ranges. This is the last forested area in Chonburi Province. The Khao Khiao Open Zoo is at the foot of the mountain area.[2]
Location
| Khao Khiao-Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary in overview PARO 2 (Si Racha) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External links
- เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่ (Thai)
- DNP - Khao Khiao-Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary[3]