It is a remarkable story of a monk who started an orphanage for baby tigers whose parents were poached. His love & care for the animals gained international fame and became another example of amazing Thailand! Where else can such a story come about in real life!
Tourists don't come to visit the temple.. they flock here to see the tigers in open and free setting!
The monk who started raising the tigers more than a decade ago. There are close to 20 adult tigers now!
Each day at 3.30pm, the tigers are lead to a canyon and set free unchained!
Where tourists took turn to pose with the tigers! Imagine a live tiger on your lap like that? Tame like a kitten!
It is hard to take your eyes off with the big cat that close!
Scary when they turn around to face you!
Walking the last tiger back to their cage
Lay your hand on the tiger's back.. we were told. It seem to assure them!
It is also a sanctuary for other animals, feeding time at 5pm
Quite an experience I must say... it's definitely worth a visit!
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