If you like to watch the life of animals, we recommend that you visit Tiger Kingdom Phuket, an amazing park that opened on the island in 2013, while relaxing in Phuket. Everyone can not only admire the graceful tabby cats, but also pet them.
Animals of different ages live in the park, from babies to adult predators. They are peaceful and, according to the creators of the complex, do not pose a danger to humans. They are taken care of in the park, trained from birth, so the tigers are accustomed to the company of people. Phuket's Tiger Kingdom is a prime example of the perfect combination of protected habitat and tourist site.
The park's revenues are used to breed captive predators. Unfortunately, the range of these animals in Thailand is steadily declining every year.
Tiger Kingdom in Phuket: photo and description
The park is a branch of the monastery, which is located in the province of Kanchanaburi, in the northcountries. One day the locals found a tiny, defenseless tiger cub and brought it to the monastery. The monks liked the role of educators and friends of predators.
When entering Tiger Kingdom Phuket, tourists are asked to decide which animals they want to see first. Many visitors start their tour from the enclosures where newborn babies or older cubs live. The creators of the park recommend visiting several categories of animals. To do this, buy complex tickets.
Before visiting the enclosures, guests are offered to sign a document that removes responsibility for your life and he alth from the workers of Tiger Kingdom Phuket. Animals can be visited on a first-come, first-served basis. Your entry ticket will have a number on it. After it is displayed on the screen of the TV hanging at the entrance, you will be able to enter the territory.
Rules of conduct
While waiting for your turn, you will have time to familiarize yourself with the rules of Tiger Kingdom Phuket. All instructions can be found at the entrance. They are also printed in Russian.
- Leave bags and other items in special lockers.
- Only a camera is allowed in the cage, but with the flash turned off.
- To visit the cubs, you must wear special shoes and wash your hands.
- Young visitors under 140 cm tall are only allowed in the enclosure with the smallest animals.
- Do not stroke animals on the front paws and head,talk loudly, tease them, pick up tiger cubs and let them lick your hands.
- Intoxicated people are not allowed in the enclosures.
In the nursery, the tigers are quite friendly, reminiscent of their habits of domestic cats: they also stretch, love to sleep and play. But unlike their domesticated relatives, predators are not averse to splashing in the pool.
Is this communication safe?
As the park workers explain, the animals living in it are raised in a nursery, they have never been in the wild and probably do not suspect that they are predators. From birth, they are trained and they are very accustomed to the presence of a person. In addition, a Tiger Kingdom employee is always in the cage with park visitors. However, safety rules must be strictly observed.
According to statistics, during the existence of the park there was a single case of an attack, moreover, due to the fault of a tourist. Local media wrote that a tourist from Australia, a rather obese man, stood up and grabbed a park worker with his hands. The tiger considered this an attack on the owner and bit the unlucky visitor. The tourist escaped with minor wounds, and later admitted in an interview that he believes that he himself provoked the animal. He plans to visit the nursery in Phuket again.
Reviews of Tiger Kingdom Phuket often suggest that animals are injected with tranquilizers, so they are in a sleepy state and theyunknown aggression. The organizers of the park refute this version and explain the peaceful disposition of their pets by creating excellent living conditions for them. Sleep up to 18 hours a day is inherent in them by nature itself.
Restaurant
If you get hungry while visiting the park, you can visit the excellent restaurant on the territory of the nursery. At 11:00, a Japanese, Thai and European buffet is served here. Those who wish can order any dish from the menu.
Prices
Ticket price depends on which tigers you wish to visit:
- Adult animal - 800 baht (1656 rubles).
- Young tiger - 800 baht.
- Tigers - 900 baht (1865 rubles).
- Cage with newborn babies - 1000 baht (2070 rubles).
Opening hours
The park is open daily without breaks and days off. He waits for guests from 9 am to 6 pm.
Tiger Kingdom in Phuket: how to get there?
The famous park is located in the Kathu area. A blue bus leaves from Patong Beach, following the route Patong - Phuket Town. You can take a taxi or tuk-tuk from other beaches.
You can also book an excursion to the extraordinary Tiger Kingdom. In this case, the guide will pick you up from the hotel and then bring you back. The price of such an excursion will cost you 900 baht. This price includes a ticket to visit the big tiger.
Tiger Kingdom in Phuket: visitor reviews
The animals in the park are undoubtedly very beautiful and well-groomed. True, many are confusedthat they are sleepy. We have already talked about this, and such a state is normal for these predators. Kingdom workers are allowed to take photos and cuddle with three animals in each category. But, of course, adult tigers make a huge impression. Babies evoke delight and tenderness.
Many people think that visiting the park is quite expensive. Together it will cost an average of 3200 baht (6624 in rubles at the current exchange rate). For 20 minutes it's expensive. The advantages of the park visitors include:
- Beautiful and well-groomed animals.
- Friendly and sociable staff.
- Memo with rules for handling tigers in different languages.
Cons include:
- No professional photography or instant photo. It is allowed to take photos only on gadgets.
- Tiger souvenirs are expensive.
- Only tiger cubs can be visited with children, they are not allowed to open-air cages with adult animals.
- It is not always allowed to feed tiger cubs, although the rules provide for such a service.
- Only Amur tigers are represented in the Kingdom, I would like to see white tigers as well.
A few words in conclusion
Despite the listed shortcomings or shortcomings, thousands of tourists from all over the world visiting Phuket get acquainted with the Tiger Kingdom with great pleasure. If you dream of stroking a real striped handsome man, taking spectacular photos with him, then visit the Kingdom so that you can form your own opinion about the unique complex. You will have the opportunity to meetget closer with tabby cats, pet them, observe their habits. Most visitors believe that you are unlikely to experience such emotions anywhere, and memories of an amazing excursion will remain with you for a long time.
