Tiger Park @ Pattaya
Overview
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Tiger Park @ Pattaya had only been open since January 2017 when our researchers first visited. As such, it was so new that no one even seemed to know that it existed and our researchers only found out about when talking to the taxi driver regarding tiger facilities. The park offers much the same interaction programmes as the Tiger Kingdom facilities do and in fact is so similar that it could be that they are part of the same group. It is also setup in the same professional manner complete with photos of the different tiger photo options alongside many statements against drugging, chains, the use of force and tiger trade.
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
Some shelter and shade
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
No pond
No access to natural light for some
Concrete flooring
Overcrowding
Health
N/a
Signs of inbreeding
Some minor injuries
Limping and coughing
Poor body condition
Behavioural Interactions
Some positive behaviour between tigers
No enrichment
No privacy
Lacks complexity
High levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Some restricted movement
Loud continuous noise
Aggressive staff handling
Mental State
N/a
Bored
Frustrated
Nervous
Tense
Fearful
Aggressive
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.