Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo
Overview
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Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is located on Koh Samui. As the name suggests, it has a large aquarium alongside a zoo full of tigers and leopards. There are a number of shows that take place in the zoo as well and these include a tiger show, sea lion show, otter show and bird show. Their website has announced that they are undergoing upgrades, something that was evident when our researchers visited for the second time. The website also states that they take the welfare and happiness of their animals seriously, through their living quarters and the carefully chosen animal lover staff, though this is not so evident.
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
Small pond
Some shelter and shade
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
Health
No signs of pain
Declawed
Poor body condition
Minor injuries observed
Behavioural Interactions
N/a
No enrichment
No privacy
Lacks complexity
High levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Negative interactions between tigers
Rough handling by staff
Mental State
N/a
Bored
Frustrated
Apathetic
Aggressive
Fearful
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.