Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 28th July 2016
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Global charity exposes tiger 'selfie' suffering
tiger
The report cites early mother and cub separation, repeated stressful mishandling of cubs, restrictive and inappropriate enclosures and limited water.

True scale of worrying tiger tourism trend documented

World Animal Protection has released a report detailing the abuse of captive tigers in Thailand.

Tiger selfies exposed: a portrait of Thailand’s tiger entertainment industry has been published ahead of International Tiger Day on Friday 29 July, and follows the recent closure of Thailand’s Tiger Temple.

As part of a wider 'Wildlife - Not Entertainers' campaign, the report not only evidences a 33 per cent increase in numbers of captive tigers in five years, but also outlines several welfare concerns related to the increasingly popular tiger entertainment industry.

The report cites early mother and cub separation, repeated stressful mishandling of cubs, restrictive and inappropriate enclosures and limited water access as significant welfare issues. Investigations uncovered a concerning number of animals demonstrating behavioural stress indicators including pacing and tail biting.  

The report also details an increase in cruel techniques to make the animals submissive enough to tolerate close encounters with humans. Visiting 17 popular tiger entertainment venues, Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya held the most tigers and the poorest conditions.

Julie Middelkoop, head of the campaign, said: "We’re asking tourists to think about the welfare of the tigers, and we’re calling on the travel industry to stop promoting and profiting from tiger cruelty. If you can get up close, hug or have a selfie with a tiger it's cruel and don't go."

World Animal Protection is urging travellers to avoid wildlife tourist entertainment venues that promote direct human-animal interaction. It is also calling for travel companies to stop promoting the attractions, and governments worldwide to close down tiger entertainment venues where neglect and cruelty occurs. 

Image courtesy of World Animal Protection
 

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

News Story 1
 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk