What to Expect at Tiger Kingdom Phuket
Tiger Kingdom Phuket in Kathu is one of the island’s most popular (and most debated) attractions. It lets visitors get up close to Indo-Chinese tigers of different sizes, from newborn cubs to full-grown adults. I went to see for myself if the animals were well treated. The place is surprisingly large, clean, and well organised. As soon as you enter, you see the several options available to visitors.
| Location | Kathu, next to Go Kart |
| Open | 9 am – 5 pm daily (last admission 4 pm) |
| Walk-around ticket | 470 Baht (no tiger interaction) |
| Tiger interaction | 920 to 1,320 Baht per person (depends on tiger size) |
| Interaction time | 10 minutes per tiger |
| Phone | 076 323 311 |
There are several sizes of tigers at Tiger Kingdom, plus cheetahs: newborn, smallest, small, medium, big, and giant. The price depends on which category you choose. The cute cubs and the massive adults are the most popular. You can pick single encounters or combinations to suit your budget, but be aware that it is not cheap. Everyone who enters an enclosure pays the full price, whether they want a photo or not.
I walked around and asked the guides a lot of questions. The animals are in excellent condition, nicely groomed with beautiful fur, no bad smell, and the enclosures are kept clean. Many of the tigers are lazing around, which leads to the common question about whether the tigers are sedated. The guide said they are not. He explained that this is simply the daytime behaviour of well-fed tigers born in captivity, and said I should return at 5 pm when the tigers get hungry to see how active they become. The tigers responded well to the attention given to them.
The guides speak English and are happy to answer questions. For safety, there are rules to follow: wash your hands before entering (the guide joked that tigers are cleaner than visitors). Do not bring your bag inside, as tigers love to play with straps. Do not use flash, do not walk alone, and do not make loud noises. Once I saw the size of the adult tigers, I certainly did not feel like doing anything that could upset them. Even the “small” tigers have paws as big as your face.
I went around several enclosures and gardens, and whether or not you agree with the idea of tigers in captivity, it is hard not to smile when holding a baby tiger or lying down next to a full-grown one. I was reassured that the animals were well treated. It is entirely up to you to decide whether you want to visit.
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Tiger Kingdom Phuket Prices
Prices per person for a 10-minute interaction with one tiger (as of 2026):
| Walk-around only (no interaction) | 470 Baht |
| Small Tiger | 920 Baht |
| Medium Tiger | 920 Baht |
| Smallest Tiger (2-6 months) | 1,020 Baht |
| Big Tiger (1.5-4 years) | 1,020 Baht |
| Giant Tiger (4+ years) | 1,320 Baht |
| Newborn Tiger | 1,320 Baht |
| Cheetah | 1,320 Baht |
Combination packages:
Play 2 (big or smallest + medium or small): 1,720 Baht
Play 3 (big or smallest + medium or small + smallest): 2,520 Baht
Play 4 (big + medium + small + smallest): 3,520 Baht
Everyone who enters an enclosure has to pay the full price, whether you want to take a photo with the tiger or not. The total bill adds up quickly for families or groups. Booking online through third-party sites sometimes offers a small discount.
Good to Know
Children under 15 or shorter than 160 cm can only interact with the smallest and newborn tigers. Children under 2 enter free with a paying parent for smallest or newborn only. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The cheetah requires a minimum age of 4 and height of 110 cm. Each interaction lasts about 10 minutes. A trainer takes photos using your phone at no extra charge. A professional photographer is also available on-site (500 Baht). Arrive in the morning when the tigers are more active. The last admission is at 4 pm.
Tiger Kingdom Phuket Info
Location: Kathu
Address: 118/88 Moo 7, Kathu, next to Go Kart
Open: 9 am – 5 pm daily (last admission 4 pm)
Phone: 076 323 311
Price: Walk-around 470 Baht. Tiger interaction from 920 to 1,320 Baht per person
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