Tiger-loving tourists are contributing to animal abuse, risking their own lives - and are uncovered by insurance, says Care for the Wild
May 2013. Thailand's famous Tiger Temple, a popular tourist destination, is misleading tourists into believing that it is a tiger sanctuary when it is actually nothing more than a money-making petting zoo where the animals must suffer mistreatment on a daily basis, says a new report.
Temple of Lies, by Care for the Wild International, reports on the controversial Temple in Kanchanaburi. Aiming to discover if controversy about the establishment has merit, the charity can reveal the following concerns:
Animal welfare issues
· Tigers are kept in bare enclosures well below international standards
· Tigers are kept locked up for the majority of the day
· Tigers are manhandled, hit, sat on and generally forced to perform for the public
Tourist Safety
· Tourists must sign a disclaimer on entry removing the Temple of blame for injuries
· There are no safety zones, visible panic buttons or equipment in case of emergency
· The only safety briefing given to visitors is: ‘If at any time you run in front of the tigers, your day will end miserably'
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