Sriayuthaya Lion Park

Sriayuthaya Lion Park, located in Ayutthaya Province, is a fairly large wildlife park where visitors can see lions, tigers, and ligers (lion-tiger hybrids) up close, along with dozens of other animal species.

The park is virtually unknown to foreign tourists, as it’s well off the beaten path, but it is surprisingly well-maintained, and most animals appear to be in good health. Some enclosures—especially those for birds and certain monkeys—are spacious and lush with vegetation. Others, notably for big cats, are much smaller and clearly designed to bring the animals close to visitors.

Sriayuthaya Lion Park also offers many interactive experiences, including feeding animals (even giving meat to crocodiles and big cats) and taking photos with them. While this can be entertaining, it sometimes feels a bit excessive or uncomfortable, especially as nearly every activity is monetized. Still, the low entry price (100 THB for Thai adults, 50 THB for children, and 300 THB for foreigners) helps balance that out.

Even with some of the conditions not being ideal by Western standards, the park offers a unique and unusual glimpse into how wildlife tourism is approached locally—and it is worth a visit if you’re in the area and curious.