Camel Republic Cha-am

Animals at Camel Republic Cha-am

32 kinds of animal to meet, each with a short introduction

• Arabian camel

  Camelus dromedarius

  The camel of the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa. It stores fat in its hump as an energy reserve, can go without water for several days, and eats grass and dry plants that other animals will not eat.

  Exotic animals zone

  FeedingRiding

  Camel riding is the park's highlight (website: “camel and horse riding” activity); there is the MORGA camel exhibition room; an entry ticket comes with 1 set of animal feed, a package with 2 animal-feeding tickets

• Angora goat

  Capra hircus

  A keen climber that keeps its balance well on high ground. It eats both grass and leaves, and is so curious that it often comes to sniff people's hands.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  A reviewer in Sep 2026 had a herd of Angora goats come to take food from their hand

• Patagonian mara

  Dolichotis patagonum

  A rodent from the grasslands of Argentina with long legs and a face like a cross between a rabbit and a deer. It runs and bounds quickly.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

• Shetland pony

  Equus caballus

  A small breed of horse, no more than about 147 cm tall at the shoulder; strong and hardy.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  The website lists a “camel and horse riding” activity but does not say which horses are used

• Giraffe

  Giraffa camelopardalis

  The tallest animal in the world, from the African grasslands. It uses its tongue, about half a metre long, to pull leaves from the treetops.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

• Fancy carp (koi)

  Cyprinus carpio

  An ornamental fish bred in Japan from the common carp, with colourful patterns. Koi live a long time and become tame with people.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  The fish are fed from a milk bottle (photo on the website)

• Call duck

  Anatidae

  Water birds with webbing between their toes to help them swim. They eat water plants, seeds and small animals.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Greater flamingo

  Phoenicopterus

  A long-legged water bird that likes to stand on one leg. The pink of its feathers comes from pigments in the shrimp and algae it eats.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  Close-up feeding at the “Flamingo House”

• Capybara

  Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

  The largest rodent in the world, from South America. It likes to soak in water, is calm by nature and gets along easily with other animals.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  Close-up feeding at the “Capybara House”

• Sun conure

  Psittaciformes

  Birds with strong hooked beaks and feet that grip branches easily. Many species are clever and can mimic sounds, such as the sun conure, lories and the African grey parrot.

  Exotic animals zone

  Feeding

  Close-up feeding at the “Sun Conure House”

• Macaw

  Ara

  A large, brightly coloured parrot from the forests of Central and South America. Its beak is strong enough to crack hard-shelled seeds.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Rainbow lory

  Psittaciformes

  Birds with strong hooked beaks and feet that grip branches easily. Many species are clever and can mimic sounds, such as the sun conure, lories and the African grey parrot.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Chattering lory

  Psittaciformes

  Birds with strong hooked beaks and feet that grip branches easily. Many species are clever and can mimic sounds, such as the sun conure, lories and the African grey parrot.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Brown lorikeet

  Psittaciformes

  Birds with strong hooked beaks and feet that grip branches easily. Many species are clever and can mimic sounds, such as the sun conure, lories and the African grey parrot.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• African grey parrot

  Psittaciformes

  Birds with strong hooked beaks and feet that grip branches easily. Many species are clever and can mimic sounds, such as the sun conure, lories and the African grey parrot.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Pheasant

  Phasianidae

  Birds of the chicken family. The males have striking, colourful feathers and long tails, while the females are brown and blend in with the forest floor.

  Exotic animals zone

  Viewing only

• Suri alpaca

  Vicugna pacos

  A small relative of the camel from the Andes mountains of South America. Its wool is soft and warm, and it eats mainly grass. It startles easily and may spit when it feels unsafe.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Dorper sheep

  Ovis aries

  A grazing animal that likes to live in flocks. Its wool keeps growing and has to be shorn at least once a year. Lambs know their mother's voice within the first few days.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Miniature donkey

  Equus asinus

  A long-eared relative of the horse with great stamina, used to carry loads for thousands of years. Miniature donkeys are a small breed with a docile nature.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Brahma chicken

  Gallus gallus domesticus

  Domestic chickens come in many breeds, such as the Brahma, which is large with feathers down its legs, and the Silkie, whose fluffy, soft feathers look like cotton wool.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• American pygmy goat

  Capra hircus

  A keen climber that keeps its balance well on high ground. It eats both grass and leaves, and is so curious that it often comes to sniff people's hands.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Kholmogory goose

  Anatidae

  Water birds with webbing between their toes to help them swim. They eat water plants, seeds and small animals.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Sulcata tortoise

  Testudinidae

  A turtle that lives on land and eats grass, vegetables and fruit. Many species live for several decades.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Silkie chicken

  Gallus gallus domesticus

  Domestic chickens come in many breeds, such as the Brahma, which is large with feathers down its legs, and the Silkie, whose fluffy, soft feathers look like cotton wool.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Crested duck

  Anatidae

  Water birds with webbing between their toes to help them swim. They eat water plants, seeds and small animals.

  Farm Story zone

  Viewing only

• Netherland dwarf rabbit

  Oryctolagus cuniculus

  Eats grass and vegetables. Its front teeth grow throughout its life, so it has to keep gnawing. Its long ears help it lose heat and hear sounds from far away.

  Cute animals zone

  Feeding

  There is also a “Rabbit House” among the close-up feeding activities

• Hamster

  Cricetinae

  A small rodent that stores food in its cheek pouches and then hides it in its nest.

  Cute animals zone

  Feeding

• Guinea pig

  Cavia porcellus

  A rodent from the Andes mountains. It likes to live in groups and makes little squeaks when it is excited.

  Cute animals zone

  Feeding

• Giant hamster

  Cricetinae

  A small rodent that stores food in its cheek pouches and then hides it in its nest.

  Cute animals zone

  Feeding

• Dwarf hedgehog

  Atelerix albiventris

  A small animal from Africa with short spines on its back. It curls up into a ball when frightened and comes out to feed at night.

  Cute animals zone

  Feeding

• Budgerigar

  Melopsittacus undulatus

  A small parrot from the grasslands of Australia. Budgerigars live in large flocks and like to chatter to each other all day.

  Cute animals zone

  Viewing only

• Prairie dog

  Cynomys

  A rodent from the grasslands of North America. It digs connected burrows that form underground towns, and calls out to warn the others of danger.

  Cute animals zone

  Viewing only

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