
Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm

Overview
3.8
Located on the outskirts of Bangkok, Samutprakarn Crocodile farm is known for exactly that, crocodiles, and there are hundreds of them. However there are also a large number of tigers too. The very first impression of this zoo was not a good one, practically no one there, it looked like a ghost town, run down and old - and this has not changed on repeated visits. There are a number of other animals dotted around the park including elephants, gibbons, binturongs, chimpanzees and orangutans. None of the species, large or small, have good enclosures or welfare standards. There also appears to be a large amount of breeding going on of all species. The following reports contain more detailed information regarding the colour variants and the specific locations of tigers within the facility as there appears to be huge discrepancies with numbers leading our researchers to suspect some form of trade is going on.


Interactions
Tiger-tourist interactions often involve unnatural behaviors and environments that can lead to welfare issues. If you're looking for ethical and welfare-friendly tiger experiences, avoid places offering interactions.
Welfare Indicators
Nutrition
Water provided
Limited diet
Physical Environment
Some shelter and shade
No vegetation
Small enclosure size
No pond
Concrete flooring
Solitary housing
Health
N/a
Some signs of pain
Poor body condition
Minor injuries observed
Behavioural Interactions
N/a
No enrichment
No privacy
Lacks complexity
High levels of abnormal repetitive behaviours
Negative interactions between tigers
Loud continuous noise
Mental State
Sociable
Bored
Frustrated
Nervous
Tense





















What we are doing to help
At this time we are raising awareness for the situation of the captive tigers in Thailand through education of the public and through a number of different petitions.
Head to our Petition zone to see how you can help.