Tiger Temple and Sai Yok Noi Waterfal

After lunch our first stop was the Sai Yok Noi Waterfal. There were lots of roadside stands selling orchids. The waterfall was gorgeous and very popular with thai tourists.

The paths and area by the waterfall.

After the waterfall it was off to the Tiger Temple. In 1999 the monks whose mission was to care for abandoned and mistreated animals were given a tiger cub whose mother had been killed by poachers. Several more tigers followed and now they have ten grown and several baby tigers. In the afternoon during their nap and down time visitors are allowed to come in and have their photos taken with the tigers. How could I resist?

What a nice Kitty.

Lots of wild animals roam the compound. There were several families of wild pigs.

And more orchids.

And baby tigers.

Shall I scratch a little further over here?

Or here?

Or your belly?

Just a wild pig crossing the road.

And baby tigers out for a walk.

When you have your photo taken with the tigers you shouldn't wear bright colors or a hat or sunglasses. But apparently baby tigers don't mind.

Some beautiful chickens on the grounds.

Part of the proceeds from the steep entry fee and fee for photos is going to the construction of a spacious habitat for the tigers.