Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Overview
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Khao Kheow Zoo is one of eight zoos run by the Zoological Parks Organisation of Thailand (ZPO). As with the other zoos, it was founded and created to provide a recreational, educational and conservation-oriented venue aimed at Thai people. In keeping with the rest of the zoos run by the ZPO, Khao Kheow offers high standards of animal welfare with enclosures and living conditions being some of the best in the country. The zoo is huge and requires driving in order to get around. This also enables the enclosures to be very large for the species residing there.
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
Water provided
Limited diet
Physical Environment
Large enclosure size
Range of substrates
Very clean
Small pond
Limited vegetation
Solitary housing
Limited shelter and shade
Health
No signs of injury
No signs of pain
Good body condition
Signs of inbreeding
Behavioural Interactions
Complex environment
Natural noise
Some foraging behaviour
Good privacy
Limited enrichment
Some abnormal repetitive behaviours
Mental State
Relaxed
Calm
Bored
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.