The Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary ( th, เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่) is a

protected area Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...

in the

Khao Khiao Massif The Khao Khiao Massif ( th, เขาเขียว; ) is a moderately high mountain range near Chonburi, eastern Thailand. This massif has the last substantial forested zone in Chonburi Province, a region that is much affected by urbanization a ...

, in

Chonburi Province Chonburi (, , ) is a province of Thailand (''changwat'') located in eastern Thailand. Its capital is also named Chonburi. Neighbouring provinces are (clockwise from north) Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Rayong, while the Bay of Bangkok is to ...

Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...

. Founded in 1974, it is an IUCN Category IV

wildlife sanctuary A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or o ...

, measuring 145 km² in area.Protected Planet - Khao Khiew Khao Chompu Wildlife Sanctuary
/ref> 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.

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เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่
(Thai) {{DEFAULTSORT:Khao Khiao - Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary Protected areas established in 1974 Wildlife sanctuaries of Thailand Geography of Chonburi province IUCN Category IV 1974 establishments in Thailand