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Paradise Farm (Taling Ngam)

Paradise Farm is a veritable tropical paradise complete with lush rainforests echoing with the call of hundreds of diverse bird species. The park itself is situated on the highest mountain summit of Koh Samui, Khao Pom, and consists of over 20 acres of prime and unspoiled verdant rainforest. Paradise Farm is now open to all visitors who can take a leisurely stroll through the pristine tropical rainforest while looking at all the wonderful species of bird that are native to the area. The park is also home to menagerie of tame animals, which are well-fed and well-looked after. There is a charming restaurant for those who have built up an appetite on their pleasure walks and absolutely no end of stunning panoramic views of the entire island. Paradise Farm, open between 9am and 6pm, runs tours of its generous acreage and features an orchid nursery as well as a swimming pool; all for £6.

Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo (Ban Harn)

Any family who has been on exotic travels will know that in exchange for a child's patience in trawling around countless temples and historical sites, they expect to be taken somewhere fun and full of interesting things to see. The Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is just such a place where you can get incredible views of Thailand's exotic fish species in their crystal blue watery habitats and of course, the majestic Bengal Tiger which is the largest feline in the world that is sadly now also standing on the very brink of extinction. The Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo serves as both a sanctuary for these beautiful beasts as well as a home to a large number of birds and other fuzzy creatures. Situated near Ban Harn beach at the Orchid Resort, visitors can expect to pay £15 per person and an additional £2 for a close up photo with one of the park's beautiful (and tame) tigers.

Butterfly Farm (Laem Natien)

The Koh Samui Natien Butterfly Farm is a place of gentle beauty and utter serenity. The farm itself carefully nurtures and maintains the natural beauty of the landscape in its enclosure while encouraging the proliferation of the many native butterfly species (of which there are 25 at the park). Visitors can take a peaceful stroll around Butterfly Farm through the exquisite gardens, lush vegetation and forests while watching the colorful, majestic and sometimes even giant species of butterflies paddle through the air, alight upon petals or even onto your clothing. Located at the southern end of the island, at a hill base in Laem Natien, the Butterfly Farm also features a host of other little creepy crawlies, such as tarantulas, crickets, spiders and beetles as well as some of the rarer insect species found in the area. After a walk through the surreal Butterfly Farm gardens, there’s the museum to explore and a well-deserved cold drink to enjoy.

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Samui Snake Farm (Phanka)

The year end of 1995 saw the establishment of the Samui Snake Farm in the quaint village of Phanka, which is situated in Thong Krut Bay. This park provides, as its name attests to, the conservation of a wide collection of snake and reptile species that are indigenous to Southeast Asia and Thailand in particular. One of the main reasons that tourists and locals flock to the Samui Snake Farm is for the fantastic live shows that are staged twice a day at 11am and again at 2pm. During these displays of what could only be pure courage mixed with a liberal dose of absolute insanity, snake charmers from northeastern Thailand, near the country's border with Myanmar, get up close and personal with some of the world's most poisonous snakes. The King Cobra is just one such species and instead of a wide berth, it gets a kiss from one of the snake charmers. Other highlights of Samui Snake Farm include a scorpion swallowing show, an exhibition room for reptiles, snakes, insects and arachnids and the possibility of a photo shoot with a giant python draped over your shoulders.

Buffalo Fighting (Multiple Locations including Ban Makham and Ban Saket)

On auspicious occasions, such as the Western New Year (December/January) or the Thai New Year (Songkran in mid-April), the bull buffaloes come out to play in a staged event enjoyed by thousands of people every year (the dates vary according to custom and tradition). The Buffalo Fighting Festival is especially popular on the island of Koh Samui and receives great prior organization, advertising and sponsorship by big name brands in Southeast Asia. The actual event itself is hosted in several designated venues around the island, such as the Ban Makham or Ban Saket stadiums, all of which are chosen for their thousand strong capacities. While many abhor the practice of staged animal fights, Buffalo Fighting on Koh Samui is not taken to extreme lengths and both the 400 to 450kg animals walk away from the arena alive and healthy, albeit with bruises and a bruised ego. This event is a great opportunity for visitors to drink in the excitement and culture of Thai celebration.

Crocodile Farm (Namuang Waterfall)

The two Samui crocodile farms are another of Koh Samui's great couple and family attractions. The first is located right behind the International Airport and the second is at the Namuang Waterfalls, on the southern end of the island. The parks are dedicated to the conservation and breeding of all sorts of amphibious reptiles, snakes and other less intimidating creatures. Thailand is home to three species of crocodiles, of which two are believed to be extinct in the wild and the third, the Siam crocodile, on the brink of extinction. This fact is the reason why places such as the crocodile farms are so important in the preservation of rare and endangered species in Southeast Asia. The crocodile farms are loads of fun and visitors are encouraged to watch the informative shows, which are generally run every hour after midday. Other than learning about the saltwater crocodile, lizards, snakes and the Siamese crocodile, you can expect to see trainers with a death wish perform dangerous stunts with these perpetually grouchy-looking amphibious reptiles.

Bird Garden (Northern Samui)

Situated at Koh Samui's northern end, along its western boundary with the Gulf of Thailand lies a tiny slice of beautifully-preserved tropical wilderness. The Bird Garden is a serene and quiet natural garden located on the banks of one of Samui's many majestic rivers. Here, people with a passion for bird watching can walk through the park's lovely verdant forests and manicured gardens to catch a glimpse of some of Thailand's most beautiful and exotic bird species, from the bejeweled sunbirds that flit from flower to flower to the shy flycatchers that hide in the under-growth. With its location near the banks of a river, the Bird Garden also offers bird enthusiasts the opportunity to catch herons poised in their natural habitat. Weaver birds, doves, kingfishers and certain species of owls are also regulars to this stunning area. So for those that need to get their avian fix, or others who simply adore a walk through lush tropical forests, the Bird Garden is a must-see.

Monkey Show (Chaweng)

There is something about the humanness of monkeys and apes that captures and holds our attention. One could spend the better part of an hour just watching their unquenchable curiosity in action, their humorous facial expressions and intelligent, and sometimes not so intelligent, behavior. It is for this reason that the Monkey Show on the verdant island of Koh Samui, which lies on the western boundary of the Gulf of Thailand, has become so popular. Yet to those that call the island home, the monkey constitutes far more than just an animal on display. Before tourism really took off on Koh Samui, monkeys - generally Macaques - were primarily used to aid Thai people in the harvesting of coconuts on palm plantations. This practice, an incredibly old tradition, is still observed today, but if you can't get to see it in the flesh then the Samui Monkey Show will serve as a secondary education. The main monkey show is situated en route to Bophut, in Chaweng. There are also several street performers that appreciate donations in exchange for a trick or two.