Phuket has a handful of zoos and wildlife parks — worth approaching with the same welfare awareness covered in our elephant sanctuaries guide.
What's on offer
Traditional zoo-style parks with a range of animals, some offering shows or photo opportunities alongside standard viewing enclosures.
Animal welfare considerations
Standards vary considerably between venues — enclosure size and enrichment, whether animals are used in performances or forced photo interactions, and general visible signs of wellbeing are worth observing before deciding whether to support a specific venue.
A generally better-regarded alternative
Genuine rescue and rehabilitation-focused venues (such as the gibbon project within Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, covered in our nature guide) tend to align better with current animal welfare thinking than traditional zoo-style attractions built primarily around entertainment.