Tiger Park @ Pattaya
Overview
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Tiger Park @ Pattaya had only been open since January 2017 when our researchers first visited. As such, it was so new that no one even seemed to know that it existed and our researchers only found out about when talking to the taxi driver regarding tiger facilities. The park offers much the same interaction programmes as the Tiger Kingdom facilities do and in fact is so similar that it could be that they are part of the same group. It is also setup in the same professional manner complete with photos of the different tiger photo options alongside many statements against drugging, chains, the use of force and tiger trade.
Tourist Interactions?
Cages/Enclosures
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Cages measure 4x4m
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Each is concrete-floored and contains a high wooden platform and clean water
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Enclosures average 20x10m
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Each has grass, trees, platforms and a large pond
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No enrichment items
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Staff have toys to gain tiger's attention during photo sessions
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Entire area is spotless
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Overcrowding of cages
Physical & Mental Health
Physical
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Body condition is adequate
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Clearly monitored as evidenced by specific signage on each cage
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Crossed eyes noticed in a few tigers
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Bamboo sticks used for control
Mental
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Tigers were generally relaxed, playful and/or alert
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Staff, for the most part, treated them well
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Some tigers wary/aggressive with specific staff
What we are doing to help
At this time we are raising awareness for the situation of the captive tigers in Thailand through education of the public and through a number of different petitions.
Head to our Petition zone to see how you can help.