Six of us went, really strange been up close and personal with these beautiful animals, we all had our photos taken with several of the 6-8 tigers. Yes it is set up for the tourists, you are taken by the hand and safely led to the tigers told where to touch the animals, while another helper takes your camera and... more

It sound so beutiful; a munk taking care of these tigers in a temple. But its a turist trap. I was so disappointed. Everything was so stressfull, i was pushed around to take photos with the tigers so more people (money) could attend. The tigers stay in small cages, are beaten and dont get treated the way they should. Stay... more

Like everyone else we ummed and ahhed about visiting the tiger temple, but we had a spare afternoon and my husband loves tigers so we decided to and like most people wished we didn't. 1st our hotel charged us an exhorbit rate, then when we arrived it was just one big tourist trap. Between all the wild pigs and buffalos... more

In regards to the tiger temple in thailand the CWI (care for the wild international) undertook an intensive 2 year investigation into the temple and findings where both shocking and horrific. Cases include animal cruelty, illegal trade, visitor safety risk, malnourishment of the tigers etc, there are so many cases against the temple. The tigers in the temple are also... more

"Wow!" That was pretty much the only word I could utter once I had entered the Tiger Temple enclosure. It was amazing! There is so many mixed reviews about this place that I was a bit apprehensive about my visit there, but I do not regret it in the slightest. There are some aspects about the area that are a... more

With regards to the notorious Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, following complaints from tourists and volunteers about tigers being mistreated there, Care for the Wild International (CWI) undertook an intensive two year investigation. The CWI report reveals evidence of illegal wildlife trade, animal cruelty, false conservation claims and visitor safety risks at the Temple. You can read CWI’s report at:... more

I have recently returned from Thailand with my 7 year old child, on our way home from South Africa where we have visited Game Reserve Parks, animal welfare and conservation organisations. We travelled to visit the Tiger Temple because we are very committed to animal conservation and had been recommended the Tiger Temple as an exemplary in animal welfare. I... more

ok ok ok. i have heard enough of the hyper-emotional jibber jabber to last a lifetime. this is the ranting of highly westernised, clueless individuals who - despite their best intentions - would commit these tigers to poverty by boycotting the tiger temple. you must visit and have a piece of this life enhancing experience. It will leave you with... more

Tiger Temple Kanchanburi I have visited this spot several times but this visit Late June 2008 was a disaster . This attraction has been turned into a money grabbing exercise with too many people scrambling everywhere to see the Tigers. You can get a photo with the a tiger at EXTRA COST ? For the Foundation ?? Or to feed... more