Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected area in Chonburi Province, Thailand

13°12′30″N 101°04′15″E / 13.20833°N 101.07083°E / 13.20833; 101.07083Area145 km²Established1974Governing bodyWildlife Conservation Office

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]

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

^ 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.