LION Waterside Phuket

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4,8 (881)
Working hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00

LION Waterside Phuket is a neat, visitor-friendly spot in Phuket built around one main experience: hands-on time with lion cubs. You can play with them, pet them, hold them, and take close-up photos at a comfortable pace. Several interaction packages are available depending on the length of the session and the size of the animals. Everything is well organized with clear rules, so even first-time visitors tend to feel safe. If you’re lucky, you may even get to bottle-feed very young cubs.

The venue is spacious and air-conditioned, and cleanliness is clearly a priority — both in the guest areas and in the animals’ care. There’s convenient parking, and the setup works well for family visits: kids stay comfortable, and adults can relax without the heat. After your session, you can grab a bite to eat; the drinks and food are generally well reviewed, with tom kha soup and the juices often mentioned.

The service is geared toward helping guests enjoy the experience. Staff members explain everything clearly, actively encourage interaction with the animals, and will take photos and videos on your phone, finding good angles and giving you time to shoot. Keep in mind, though, that admission can feel pricey, some menu items (such as the steak) aren’t always a hit, and service quality at the counter can be inconsistent.

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