Khao Khiao – Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary
| Khao Khiao - Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่ | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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Entrance to the Khao Khiao Open Zoo at the edge of the Wildlife Sanctuary | |
  Location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Chonburi / Pattaya |
| Coordinates | 13°14′45″N 101°4′15″E / 13.24583°N 101.07083°ECoordinates: 13°14′45″N 101°4′15″E / 13.24583°N 101.07083°E |
| Area | 145 km² |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Wildlife Conservation Division |
The Khao Khiao – Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary (Thai: เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่) is a protected area located in the Khao Khiao Massif, in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Founded in 1974, it is an IUCN Category IV wildlife sanctuary, measuring 145 km² in size.[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 located at the foot of the mountain area.[2]
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