Cafe
Mini Zoo
Garden
River 8
Overview
4.2
Cafe Minizoo Garden River 8 opened just outside Bangkok in 2024. The facility combines a large zoo with a cafe offering a range of different food. Within the zoo is a range of different species. However, the tigers are the main attraction.
The facility has a number of tiger colour morphs or variants on display including orange, golden or tabby, white and snow. These colour morphs are not separate subspecies but rather the result of inbreeding.
Interactions
Tiger-tourist interactions often involve unnatural behaviors and environments that can lead to welfare issues. If you're looking for ethical and welfare-friendly tiger experiences, avoid places offering interactions.
Welfare Indicators
Nutrition
Clean water provided
Limited diet
Physical Environment
Very clean
Housed together
Various substrates
No pond provided
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
Limited shelter and shade
Health
No signs of injuries or pain
Signs of inbreeding
Poor body condition
Behavioural Interactions
Positive tiger interactions observed
No enrichment
No privacy
Lacks complexity
Low levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Restricted movement
Aggressive staff handling
Mental State
Sociable
Lively
Relaxed
Bored
Tense
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.