I asked our driver if we were going to a tiger sanctuary. I was assured we were and that they were well treated. I felt sick the moment I walked through the front door and saw this beautiful, magnificent tiger lying on a platform in a small area waiting to be patted, being used as a circus sideshow instead of being in his natural environment. He looked out of it, IMO he was drugged. I turned round and walked out ashamed I'd even walked through the door. I can't believe people think this is an acceptable tourist attraction.

Though the experience of getting clicked with Tigers and Cheetah is one of a kind, the entry fees charges and long wait times are really painful. The experience is only worth if you really starve for getting clicked with tiger or you have kids who long so. Overall in my opinion not worth the time and money.

Phuket Tiger Kingdom You walk in with a sense of exhilaration, you walk out with a sense sadness. There's no doubt that being able to approach and touch these legendary predators is amazing. But, in approaching my first tiger I couldn't help but feel that something was amiss, and this feeling was confirmed time and again with each new encounter. The animals were listless, lethargic, dejected, and resigned. The company claims they're not drugged, but you can’t help but wonder. The most disturbing part was the constant harassment the animals are subjected to; endlessly having a tree branch waved in their faces to get the felines to lift their head for the perfect photo opp. with each visitor, poked and prodded with the baton each handler wields to intimidate and assert their dominance. I walked away from Tiger Kingdom feeling a sense of sadness for these majestic animals.

The waiting system is a joke they said a 50 min wait we were there over 2 hours. Once you are inside the the conditions which the tigers are kept are compact. They had many tigers in a cage which was not large. The tigers were just trying to rest and were hounded to stay awake with sticks. Regret contributing money to this was not enjoyable to see.

So firstly this is not a zoo. It’s a big cat photoshoot. You don’t walk around and observe the animals, you walk in take some photos and walk out. The animals are 100% sedated! There is no denying that. You do get a sense of shame when your there but… I got some great photos but I think it’s over priced. Cost me around £60 for photos with the big tiger.

I went to this park with high intentions and was extremely disappointed. The tigers are drugged (absolutely obvious to see) despite their brochure saying they do not do this. At one point when walking through the enclosure a tiger started to walk to a group of people who had their backs turned and a trainer smashed several sticks over its head and neck. The grounds are smelly, dirty & in need of repair. Personally I'm disappointed in myself to giving in to this experience and going when clearly the animals are distressed. This is not a place for young children.

Unfortunately this place isn't good. I really wanted to like this place however they whip Tigers with sticks if the tiger does not pose for photos. There is a sign saying they offer treats and such however this is false information. It's a pure tourism trap and not Ethical at all. The tigers get hurt and brutally hit.off the sticks the keepers carry leaving open gash marks and scars on the tigers skin. If you look at the photos of these animals u can see the damage done by the sticks hitting the sides and back.

This was a good experience, although after being to their sister one in Chiang Mai this just misses the mark. The animals are looked after and cared for however it really needs a upgrade . The viewing areas are secluded and you are unable to view others interacting with the tigers etc. However the grand children loved it and that was the main aim. Putting people's minds at rest the cats are not drugged....the Chiang Mai Tiger Kingdom did a fantastic tutorial that was very informative and addressed all those questions, this one was not that well operated.