A new tiger zoo will soon start operating not far from the Tiger Temple, or Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Yanasampanno, in Kanchanaburi province. Construction has been completed and zoo keepers have applied for a license. The official opening is expected in 60 to 90 days.
In the aftermath of last year's animal cruelty and trade scandal in the Tiger Monastery, the local zoo was closed. The new zoo is no way connected with the monastery, lawyers say.