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 in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Chonburi / Pattaya |
| Coordinates | 13°12′30″N 101°04′15″E / 13.20833°N 101.07083°E |
| Area | 145 km2 |
| 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]
References
edit- ^ Protected Planet - Khao Khiew Khao Chompu Wildlife Sanctuary[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Khao Khiao Open Zoo". Archived from the original on 2011-09-18. Retrieved 2012-02-16.