Marine Biological Research Centre
The Marine Biological Research Centre at Cape Panwa offers the opportunity to observe local marine life up close without the necessity of diving beneath the waves. More than one hundred aquatic species are housed at this facility, which is one of Thailand's principle centres for research into the whales, dugongs, sharks, dolphins and sea turtles that make their home in the water around Phuket. The centre is open daily from 8.30am to 4.00pm.



Camping: Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park
With much of the island given over to tourism development, there are few places left on Phuket for trekking. The only remaining patch of virgin jungle, Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park, is home to rare wild animals, such as langurs, porcupines, and macaques, which would become extinct in fast-growing Phuket but for this nature conservation area.

The park offers the best trekking in Phuket with a well preserved natural environment. May through October is the best time for jungle trekking, when the forest is full of blossoms. The park has a marked hiking route for visitors to follow.