Wildlife· Koh Wua Ta Lap· Thailand
Ang Thong Monkeys and Wildlife
9° 37.8′ N · 99° 40.3′ E · approximate
Dusky leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques live around Koh Wua Ta Lap, along with monitor lizards, sea eagles, hornbills and, offshore, green and hawksbill turtles.
Practical
Approximate position on Koh Wua Ta Lap. thainationalparks.com records 16 mammals (including leopard cat, fishing cat and smooth-coated otter), about 50 birds (collared kingfisher, white-bellied sea eagle, oriental pied hornbill) and the endemic Ang Thong lady's slipper orchid. Southeast Asia Pilot notes wild monkeys and bats at the big cave south of the main beach. Do not feed the macaques and keep food out of sight.
Best for
Wildlife spotting on the walks
Nearby
- Koh Wua Ta Lap Viewpoint0.1 NM away
- Bua Bok Cave, Koh Wua Ta Lap0.2 NM away
- Koh Wua Ta Lap Anchorage (Ang Thong Park HQ)0.3 NM away
- Ang Thong National Marine Park HQ0.4 NM away
- Ang Thong National Park Fee0.4 NM away
- Ang Thong Park HQ Restaurant and Bungalows0.4 NM away
- Ang Thong Sea Kayaking0.4 NM away
- Ang Thong Seasonal Closure (Nov–Dec, NE monsoon)0.4 NM away