The Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary () is a

protected area Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural or cultural values. Protected areas are those areas in which human presence or the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. firewood ...

in the

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

, in Chonburi Province,

Thailand Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), is a country in Southeast Asia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 66 million, it spa ...

. 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, funga, or features of geolog ...

, 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