A peaceful haven atop Samui’s highest peak

Posted by Full mooner on January 27th, 2012 filed in sightseeing

Sitting on top of Koh Samui’s highest mountain, Paradise Park Farm is a cool place to chill out on a hot day with the added bonus of friendly animals and birds, and stupendous views. This nature park covers a 50 rai (20 acre) plot of rainforest shaded land on Khao Pom.

Paradise Park Farm began life as an aviary but has now extended its wildlife collections so that it now includes donkeys, deer, monkeys and rabbits. The donkeys and deer roam freely. Among the centre’s avian inmates are peacocks and ostriches as well as colourful parrots and macaws. Bi-lingual parrots Mommem and Molly surprise visitors with Thai and English phrases.

The wildlife areas at Paradise Park are separate, but are linked by a network of paths. The paths have lots of rest areas which have been chosen for the views they offer over the translucent waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring Koh Phangan is a sight for sore eyes from here.

Paradise Park Farm also has a swimming pool which is a great spot for cooling off after walking around the animal areas. Outdoor tables at the facility’s onsite restaurant have been placed under shade trees. The restaurant is an idyllic place to enjoy Thai or international dishes and refreshing beverages. Paradise Park Farm’s website provides full details of the attractions in this tropical haven.