Mukdahan Tiger Zoo & Farm
Overview
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Mukdahan Tiger Zoo and Farm has been in the works since 2013 and though it's off the beaten track, does appear to be open to the public for those who can find it.
The Department of National Parks (DNP) has made numerous visits to check the state of the tigers and at the end of 2017 made a final check, bringing tigers from the Mali Salika Zoo in Nakhon Nayok to Mukdahan. More details on that can be found here.
Our researchers finally were able to visit in 2019 where it was found that there were large numbers of tigers, lions, leopards and even a liger. There were also a number of crocodiles, red pandas and kangaroos on the premises.
DNP visited the site at the end of June where it was found the zoo was not up to standards required. It, therefore, was closed at the time our researchers went to visit in July 2020. Data on this page refers to our 2019 visit.
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
Clean
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
No pond
Concrete and tile substrates
Cross-species housing
Health
Good body condition
No signs of pain or injury
Signs of inbreeding
Behavioural Interactions
Natural noise
No enrichment
No privacy
Lacks complexity
High levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Mental State
Sociable
Bored
Frustrated
Apathetic
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.