Nong Nuch Tropical Garden is located just outside of Pattaya and is made up of 600 acres. The intended plan was to be fruit plantations but the owners liked the beauty of the area so much that it was transformed into a series of gardens complete with exotic flowers and strange ornaments. The gardens opened in 1980 and have continued to grow since then. Despite the main focus of the attraction being the plants and the various gardens, now the park has a mini zoo, elephant rides, a full-blown cultural Thai show (again with elephants) and a number of tigers for photo opportunities.
Overview
3.6
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
N/a
No water provided
Limited diet
Physical Environment
Clean areas
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
No pond
Concrete substrate
Loud noises
Health
Adequate body condition
No signs of injury
Declawed
Behavioural Interactions
N/a
No enrichment
No privacy
No complexity
Fully restrained
Low levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Mental State
Calm
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.