Taigan Lion Park - Where Lions Hug Tourist

[@WonderWorldYTC]

★★★ *FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO / FACT UPDATES* ★★★ *1) Do the Staff at the park speak English?* - Not everyone, but there are those who can translate *2) Has anyone been killed by the Lions?* - Since 2012 when the park opened, no one has been killed by the Lions *3) Are the Lions put in cages at night when the visitors leave* - No they are left out to roam freely in the reserve, there is no reason to cage them at night, and some visitors don't leave they are staying in the parks hotel. *4) Is the park located in Crimea?* - Taigan Lions Park is located in the Crimean Peninsula, close to the town of Belogorsk. The nearest airport is Simferopol, about 55 km away. ★★★ *Answers to Questions from viewer of my video & visitor of the park - Angelina Gavdis* ★★★ Hey guys! Saw some questions down here in the comments regarding how the park is ran by its owner, so I'm here to explain stuff. In Russia/Ukraine it's all common knowledge since there's been lots and lots of government-issued check-ups and the Park never hides information. *1) Okay, so no one died, but there were injuries ?* Yeah, there was one (1) accident. One of the tourists didn't listen to the instructions (everyone reads & signs safety rules before participating) and touched the lion she wasn't allowed to. The guide knows which lions are safe to introduce to tourists and which ones are not. The tourist didn't listen, got bit, her wounds were superficial. There was a whole court case on the accident and the Park won. *2) Are lions drugged? They can't be this friendly ?* Firstly, most of the lions are brought up by the staff of the park. They're introduced to humans on early stages of their lives and they know people. Moreover, the owner is like their parent, they're calm with him around. Secondly, many lions and other animals are circus rescues. They spent most of their lives in awful conditions in captivity and the park's staff literally saved them from death. They're happy, free and grateful, they know these humans won't harm them. Thirdly, all lions are well-fed. They have no point in being unhappy/biting tourists unless something extremely stupid is done. *3) What is the park like?* I've been there, and let me tell you, it's one hell of an experience (just visiting the park, wasn't brave enough for safari). All animals are well-cared for, they have freedom and packmates, there are dozens (!) of cubs every year, all healthy.

[@beyourself8701]

Someone was injured.

[@christophermannmanno6318]

Are the lions drugged to be so friendly and docile around the tourist?

[@WonderWorldYTC]

@@christophermannmanno6318 do they looked drugged to you?

[@christophermannmanno6318]

@@WonderWorldYTC I don't know. That is why I'm asking. So are they? It's a yes or no question. Being an animal lover you should want to reassure me that they are not, instead of replying in the manner in which you did.

[@christophermannmanno6318]

@@WonderWorldYTC Still waiting on that answer. We all as animal lovers want to know, so I will respectfully ask it again. With all concern to the welfare of the lions, are they being drugged to make them docile and friendly being around and interacting with the tourist ? Your failure to answer this question leaves me with concern.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

These lions show more love than my house cat

[@Browneyezish]

Rahul vinal Narayan Lol

[@typhooonn]

Rahul vinal Narayan your cat is a lazy fat one, oh

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Housecats tend to be nervous and shy. Lions tend to be more confident. In the wild, few things frighten a lion. Humans, Elephants and perhaps other lions. When a cat feels 100% comfortable in their surroundings they tend to relax and be more friendly

[@typhooonn]

@@nunyabiznez6381 I think the situation is quite different here in this park. Different from in the wild, the lions here almost never see any other animals except other lions. Also, they never hunt but fed by human being just like housecats. These lions don't have opportunity to learn that they are the king of animals, but rather they might think they are simply big cats raised by human beings. That said, psychologically wise, these lions are no different from housecats.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

typhooonn 😭😭😭yes

[@rumor-936]

They're russians, of course they can cuddle lions.

[@mambetmambetov8531]

Wolf-936 Ukraine

[@joy2271]

😂😂😂

[@MrLaSerj]

@@mambetmambetov8531 Они считает себя русскими, так же как и Олег

[@Vitamin_71]

@@mambetmambetov8531 Крым это Россия, вопрос закрыт навсегда!

[@aineodubhthaigh2055]

Ну да, ну да. Гордитесь такими «достижениями». 🤮🦠💊

[@hobabi]

i'd legit cry of happiness if a lion hugged me. the honor to be this trusted...

[@54.vishalvasave67]

Never thought I would see wild animals hugging Lions.

[@FaizanKhan-fl2qt]

Will played m8

[@Ryuujiish]

Well played... *slow claps* ... well played..

[@ddeonu9301]

MOOOMM I FOUND AN UNDERRATED COMMENT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@merveilmeok2416]

My first time too seeing lions with total strangers. Usually they hug people who reared them as cubs. They are pretty much performing a show for a full moving theater. If this park in America, the insurance cost would be.....wait.....no one would insurance the,.

[@jnsthyl]

*slow clap*

[@narararamammily5386]

According to Russia, Bear is medium size dog and Lion is medium size cat.

[@superazula3722]

if a bear is medium then what would large be?

[@davidgutierrez3856]

@@superazula3722 oh i don't know maybe a FUCKING BIGASS POLAR BEAR

[@kristianferencik8685]

@@superazula3722 South American short faced bear. A 13 foot tall prehistoric bear.

[@snowcatapeller]

Chonky lion

[@damusdeshi622]

I know what they cannot hug : Elephant and Giraffe 👍

[@darkySp]

Honestly, i think i would start crying when a lion comes to cuddle with me, that seems like something really special

[@Black-ki4qm]

Until you realize you are russian and russians get treated like that.

[@rathnatamil5271]

Everyone says that while watching from home... After u go there ur screaming can be heard at the neighbouring state

[@annamorgan6765]

i agree with u id do the same

[@bluubandette8871]

A lifetime opportunity!

[@armageddon6952]

I would cry a river

[@medexamtoolscom]

Those lions are amazing. They jumped onto a bus full of Russians without any concern for their safety.

[@bingkoirekt5057]

It's been a long time seeing that profile picture

[@arthurw1604]

@@bingkoirekt5057 ye man

[@TemalCageman]

I am pretty sure they do not know what nation any human comes from. ;)

[@likajoy742]

@edwardmashberg1 a stupid joke!

[@danny7694]

Plot twist: Russian lion has AK 47 in pocket.

[@annakaye1629]

Oleg Zubkov is a special man among men. Those types are less than one in 6 billion. God bless him, his family, his employees, his animals & his supporters! Big hugs & kisses from NY

[@lw216316]

best time to play with the lions - after lunch

[@Me-nk5ic]

lol

[@Elohim.Yahweh07]

@3,14 _ or dessert?

[@metzoseydi9726]

Sure

[@philliploco5037]

Great way to get rid of your ex LOL

[@dominicjherr]

There is no "good time" to play with a lion

[@danielraymond9631]

I could travel to Russia just to meet these lions. A truly unique experience.

[@ICUinthedark]

I'll go with you!

[@Me-nk5ic]

@@ICUinthedark I go with you

[@notabene2646]

I am going too.

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

"Count me in!!!!

[@rootsgirl777]

😰

[@pinkscorpion3295]

They are beautiful creatures , but with my luck . I would be that ONE person that would be eaten 😂😂😂

[@SHIVANJAY619]

Greg Cordes why so pessimistic?

[@pinkscorpion3295]

SHIVANJAY619 why ? Because it’s a joke and I can say what I want on my post .

[@AshleyLegare]

😂😂 exactly

[@AshleyLegare]

SHIVANJAY619 this is a wild animal...it’s life or death..nothing pessimistic about being realistic 🙄

[@pinkscorpion3295]

LovelyAshley exactly 🤷‍♂️😂😂

[@CaseyAngelicaHardy]

I’m obsessed with lions. If a lion hugged me like that my life would literally be complete.

[@ГучМогуч]

Или штаны?) Хихи

[@anthonydesroches8897]

I know right.

[@alexmarlow2508]

well that's good, because your life will probably end shortly after that

[@anthonydesroches8897]

@@alexmarlow2508 well I just hope he enjoys me and I don't give him indigestion.... 😂

[@homiekeen23]

Same , I would start crying like a baby

[@pepe_s1lvia]

In Russia, they are just domestic house cats.

[@Vejur9000]

That’s not a bragging point when it comes to respect for nature. This is a bad idea for any wildlife park or sanctuary.... Like Jurassic Park, it’s asking for trouble.

[@rincar.5098]

He was saved by the owner of the park - the man in the green T-shirt. This lion being newborn was put into the hands of Oleg Zubkov by his mother-lioness. She felt weak and couldn`t protect him. Other lionesses have killed the other 2 cubs, this was the 1 who survived. He was entirely cared and educated by the safari park keepers. That`s why he loves people and he`s grateful to them. )) His name is Filya and he is very cute and kind. ))

[@indycoon]

The lioness Lola is also saved by good people. She came from Chelyabinsk, it's far away, 2740 km. People collected money to save her from a zoo, to cure her and send her to Crimea. She is also very kind, but now she has cubs and she became a very good and seriois mother.

[@typhooonn]

No Irina, his name is not Filya !!!

[@kangtrisk]

Omo thank you for this information

[@Master-n-Teachvirgo8557]

@Racheal M 😝

[@skothiyal2358]

Animal's never ever forget love

[@SuicideRedemption]

I could really use a hug😔 I want a hug from a lion

[@typhooonn]

I can do that.

[@Browneyezish]

twisted wolf legacy Yeah I could really use a hug right now myself... here ya go 🤗🤗🤗.

[@spicytruth8721]

I’m virtually hugging you all! ❤️

[@alyssapacheco9287]

They probably give the best hugs and cuddles

[@stefanpigford6891]

twisted wolf legacy go ahead become dinner

[@robertoincutti4712]

This kind of affection prove how wonderful animals are and humans should respect and love them back…and the world would be a better place!♥️🇮🇹🇬🇧🌻

[@chrisbennett6260]

lets be clear these aint wild africans youll find in africa

[@weissschnee3539]

I was shocked at first then he said that this park was located in Russia and I was like, "yup so that's why"

[@medexamtoolscom]

I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking "where do you find a whole bus full of people that won't panic at all when a lion jumps into their tour bus?" and then "oh, of course, it's because they're Russians". Be sure to check out the video of the asteroid that exploded over chelyabinsk, the response of most of them was to drive TOWARD the giant ball of fire that fell out of the sky.

[@civilrebel3743]

medexamtoolsdotcom Jesus Christ where’s the link please

[@JKahtsazov]

This is not Russia. This is the territory of Ukraine annexed by Russia in 2014. Russia was going to close this park. Russia intimidated the owner of the park. Initiated courts against him. Fines were issued. Animal confiscations.

[@Antoniobanderos11]

@@JKahtsazov This is Russia, whether you like it or not, but the residents of Crimea expressed their opinion in a referendum, they always considered themselves Russians who had ended up in Ukraine by some ridiculous mistake.

[@TocTeplv]

@@JKahtsazov They won all courts. Coz courts actually work in Russia. Crimea rocks and Ukraine sucks.

[@devae98]

You can tell these Lions have been around people, A LOT!

[@thudthud5423]

"Tourists! Some lions like to eat 'em. Not me! I like to hug 'em!" - Jerry, the Friendly Lion

[@katiewaity3413]

LMFAO

[@michelemichele5204]

@Mirza Baig that what i keep thinking....lions have bad moods just like humans.....yikes!

[@teerevevourdeminingo4274]

Put a fork in me jerry I’m done.

[@sharathchandra1029]

😂😂

[@zenystyfn5670]

are you serious you said you were grounded and you couldn’t have your phone for a week?😐 And now i see your comment,good. Don't ever talk to me again

[@AAvfx]

That's what it REALLY means by: "FREE HUGS!" 😲❤️

[@ТаняКотова-ш2м]

Taigan ♥️♥️♥️ 👍👍👍👍👍 💋💋💋😻😻😻😺🦁😍🙋‍♀️

[@thembisibanyoni4435]

I'm working at Zoo, I feed lions everyday they even know me but I'll never forget animal will always be animal

[@anujmediaworks]

thanks for sharing ur experience with people who seem to have lost life sense.

[@superaniya8895]

Exactly

[@francishc253]

100% correct

[@yzarcmw7794]

In short, keep them full.

@@yzarcmw7794 lol

[@thedivinebandit]

Day 2000: The humans have accepted me as one of them...

[@HokageHeir]

TheDivineBandit 😂 we all know what they do when it’s lunch time

[@blackkyurem720]

@@HokageHeir lol they friendly now becuz they're not hungry

[@user1fja98dnaiid]

Whoever tamed these lions did so with a lot of love

[@Zapdos97]

W. H. I hope just that..

[@darliskawhitaker1979]

@@Zapdos97 Me Too

[@andresuston7692]

Lions Cannot be tamed. They can imprint on humans and be "trained", but not tamed.

[@loganwallace3911]

Andre Suston that guy is basically their mother to a lot of these lions

[@andresuston7692]

@@loganwallace3911 ok

[@virtualselfie6899]

Wow! A once-in-a-lifetime treat! Thank you, Crimea, for this huge sanctuary for lions and tigers and so many others. They must have a huge food bill and they're worth every penny of it.

[@AnnA-vg5vx]

Lions hugging tourist.. that's sweet, my cat's wouldn't even hug me.

[@AnnA-vg5vx]

@@Paxs_Corner Aww thanks. They like to follow me around though maybe that's how they like to show their love/affection they just DON'T 😔 like being hug or a kiss I still do it anyway 😊 ignoring their meows of complaints and their claws pushing me away. I should show them this video and learn from their big cousins

[@von6413]

Eh my cat didn’t like to be hugged to but we coexisted 🤣. Like she loves pats and scratches but hate belly rubs and being picked up. Every cat is different. My cat, me and my little brother built a strong bond with her. I remember one time my brother was running through the house then stepped on some broken class. My mom has to pull it out of his foot and boy did he screamed like bloody murder 🤣. So the cat heard this and ran in the room where my dad was holding down my brother and my mom trying to pull the glass out. She kept jumping up and biting both my mom and dad and then watching if my little brother was alright 🤣. I had to pick her up and carry her out the room but she shot right back into the room and bit them until they stopped and by that time they got the glass out. Another time this stray dog was chasing me trying to attack me when I was coming home from school and she ran after that dog and she scratched it’s eyes. The dog ran away and she pridefully walked back to me for her head scratch... I usually either wake up with her sleeping besides my head or on my head 🤣. She was a stray adult cat that we took in and ever since then she became a part of the family. Even got some of my family that really hated cats or fear them to actually love them~

[@kikimo57]

each cat has its own personnality. Have had many cats and hugs in my lifetime but presently I have 2 rescued cats that don't want to be held or hugged.... I respect that and know that it has nothing to do with who I am as a person

[@charlescharlson4298]

@Val O'Brien I feel sorry for you. I bet Patch had a beautiful life with you!

[@Inndifference]

That’s so sweet I want a hug from this lion but just please don’t eat me :(

[@candypop1925]

😂😂😂😂😂That is such a mood

[@juanitasoto9147]

Ahww amen beautiful I want a hug too...

[@stefanpigford6891]

Indifference if he hungry ur on the menu.

[@janiceng3983]

Haha,I have the same concern

[@sorakanohealing4070]

Haha sameeeee

[@MailkAlmalky]

The second I heard them speaking Russian everything make sense to me

[@србрас]

ترووك ترووك why

[@sebastiandouse]

Really? I never seen video of Russians laughing unless its military or Vodka related so it was sereal for me lol

[@србрас]

TheDouser dont say shit

[@ptenberg72]

TheDouser he’s right you know ☝🏻

[@sebastiandouse]

@@ptenberg72 If you ever watch video from bald and bankrupt youtube channel of Russians in Russia, i highly doubt you will see smiling or laughing Russians regularly. It's just not their thing since they view smiling and being overly happy to be a western thing and to be faked. Which is why I said the only times I see laughing happy Russians is normally when its military or Vodka related since those really are the only times you get to see them happy since they love their military equipment and obviously they love their Vodka or alcohol in general which can make them laugh on video.

[@abhijitmore7653]

This is so beautiful. Watching such huge animals showing affection towards humans is so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@mirza7487]

Behind every laugh there's a hidden fear

[@savithrivenugopal]

Truth be told! They're prolly leaking in their pants and occasional skipping of heartbeat.

[@frozenbeans7922]

@@savithrivenugopal If i was them I know I would be! Never even seen a lion in real life, let alone have one hug me!

[@alexie832]

Russians show no fear

[@tarushi419]

Sliding there hands not bcoz of love, bcoz to keep them calm

[@savithrivenugopal]

@@frozenbeans7922 I've seen lions in the enclosure, zoo, in a night safari where they do acts on the stage, as well as in a circus many years ago when I was little but, but.... i would never let Wild beasts roam around me let alone hug me, they take a sniff of our skin and to them it's nothing but food. You can take them out of their wilds but you can never take the wild out of them. They're wild cats, predators, period!

[@Dem0nD0ll]

‘Scuse me... pardon me... I’m just trying to get a seat in the back...

[@gboyegalawal8881]

Underrated comment 😂

[@sonyasyeda]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@ЗаСуверенитет-в7г]

Please, take a sit comrade

[@user10238]

@@ЗаСуверенитет-в7г Co-Madre 💀 my mom always says that

[@lindapuertesdeals6006]

Never seen such a thing. Amazing beautiful creatures. Most beautiful animal ever. So much love to give.

[@bhumikaarora9711]

A lion running away from a human instead of simply attacking him when threatened proves how much he loves him

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I've seen house cats play with their food before eating it. Nope.

[@sumeyaali4959]

Nice one 😂😂

[@samanthav8728]

🤣😂🤣 riiight!?!?

[@rusdidarus8366]

😱😂

[@jaydengray4015]

Indiana Joe pussy

[@simply_diecast_3349]

My cat does the same plays with his food then attacks 😂

[@foreverbored1713]

Humans hugging lions instead of killing them? *Incredible*

[@ghostribe82]

Don't like the fact of killing them.

[@ЗаСуверенитет-в7г]

Comrade, we don't kill our pets

[@muhsinabintemahfuj6585]

I THINK THIS VIDEOHAS BEEN SUPER EDITED :/

[@muhsinabintemahfuj6585]

ALSO,I THINK THEY ARE NOT ACTUAL LIONS,THE VIDEO -MAKER CHANGED HIS CAMERA SETTINGS INTO THAT FORMS WHERE IT WAS TOLD, TURN THE CAT WHICH CAN BE VISIBLE WITH CAMERA INTO LIONS.

[@SamRichardson1990]

Only those LOW IQ Dumbs Who FEAR ANIMALS kill ANIMALS..

[@guarjamelanistic5716]

🤦🏽‍♀️ Listen I loooooooooove big cats, but I Iove them enough to fear and respect them... This right here is a HUGE f**king NO for me 😏...

[@adorable3817]

Then don't do it 😁✌ I do understand what you mean, but how can no deaths ever in this Park be explained?

[@osiris8519]

@@adorable3817 No deaths does not mean it is ok to keep them in captivity. I'm sure you wouldn't like the roles reversed!

[@adorable3817]

@@osiris8519 I agree 100%, they should not be in captivity. On the other hand, in nature they are killed at an alarming rate. At least in captivity they're 'safe'.

[@osiris8519]

@@adorable3817 Yup, humans always messing everything up, including nature.

[@adorable3817]

@@osiris8519 don't get me started, I f'ing hate humans 🙈

[@СалаватСавин-к8э]

обожаю смотреть про Филю и Лолу сколько в них доброты ласки спасибо Олег Алексеевич за хорошее настроение

[@diecastmodsrc8492]

The lion said " I love meals on wheels..

[@AsukaDoinHerThang]

😂😂😂😂

[@adrianaboga8361]

Lol; good one

[@Nickydbabes]

Exactly

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

Khairul Azhar 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wubonkald322]

hahahahah

[@morzik12345]

Hollywood: we have marines Russia: we have russians

[@chef4613]

Hardbass intensifies

[@stunna5vegas398]

And bombs

[@stunna5vegas398]

Actually almost everybody has bombs now so my comment is useless

[@stunna5vegas398]

@LogicalSense what?

[@stunna5vegas398]

@LogicalSense your comment doesnt make sense

[@athamas1294]

I admire the braveness of the lion, he dared to hug russians

[@Дмитрий_Алкогольевич]

lol 😁

[@CEKTOP88]

=))))))))

[@ЗаСуверенитет-в7г]

Lol, comrade

[@ДимаИванов-н9ф]

just all Russian tourists were well fed before this excursion

[@ccth22]

😛

[@witchyvegan]

This is so amazing! Thank you for giving these lions a safe place to live out their lives ❤. It is definitely one of my life dreams to hug a lion. The other is to hug an elephant. 🥰

[@beyondooflife40]

Just for me to be able to hug that beautiful animals 👍 it's worth every cent of my money 👍

[@stefanpigford6891]

cảnh sát hình sự go spend some

[@sarahstrong7174]

Look just get a lion mask. I will put it on & hug you. No need to spend last cent or risk getting torn to bits. Ok?

[@eggyrepublic]

It's all fun and games until natural instinct kicks in and the Russian attacks the lion. Very dangerous.

[@katieburns4674]

ROFLMAO!!! Perfect . 🦁😍🦁

[@TheKle1987]

🤪🤪😂😂

[@cashoobh5763]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slavaglinovv6329]

Not funny actually. The service of bringing people to the lions was interdicted, as one lion bit a lady during the cuddling.

[@katieburns4674]

@@slavaglinovv6329 Slava, like no one saw that coming? Damn it. What part of wild animal don't they get. Yes when they're in the right mood perhaps they'll behave. But scents can set them off, a noise etc. Idiot's.

[@ayblackie5472]

Lion be like ..."Humans in a parked car are like sardines in a can 😹😋🍖"

[@samanthav8728]

AY Blackie yeeeess! Good one! 🤣😂🤣

[@frankpadron3616]

🤣😂😂🤣😂

[@feliciahart6025]

AY Blackie okay 😂😂

[@masterartist1025]

I'm dying LOL!!! Funny!!!! Ha Haa Aaaa!!

[@wolnapolska5991]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@agneshsawant8055]

My house cat doesn't even look at me when I get home... Meanwhile Russians with their Cats :

[@and37y78]

In Africa: You hunt lion In Mother russia: Lion hug you

[@namunoseht]

In Africa : Lion Hunt You...Not you hunt lion. In Russia: Lions..Drink vodka...they more chilled .

[@wolnapolska5991]

Yeah! 😂👍

[@deewynn]

In Africa only White ppl hunt the native animals for "sport." Which is why (God forgive me) I am overjoyed and rejoice when Rhinos and elephants kill the hunters that attempt to kill them for their ivory. And Lions that kill foreign hunters stalking and killing them for sport! Most recently, illegal White hunters were killed by Lions while they were illegally hunting Rhinos for their ivory. The only thing found left of them, were their guns, clothing and skulls. Natives said the hyensa ate their bones that the Lions left. How poetic!! Africans and even Carribean ppl thank the animals that have had to sacrifice their lives for their food. Or because they were killed to protect human lives or their herds threatened by them. I was recently disgusted to come across a picture of a White woman who'd killed a 15yr old rare Black giraffe for "sport" in Africa. Sitting proudly on its dead body, smiling. Claiming that the meat of the poor slain animal would be given to poor ppl to eat.😒😒😒 Have you EVER heard of Africans or ANYONE else eating giraffes? Only Lions and hyenas eat their meat. African animals numbers were decimated because of White Europeans and White American "sportsman and women." Black and white photos over the past two centuries prove that it was also the British Monarch's favorite activity. Even that old witch of a evil Queen thats still alive is responsible for alot of their deaths "for fun." So just like they celebrate killing ppl and animals, I rejoice over their deaths as well. May God have mercy on our souls.

[@halaheleu7013]

@@deewynn Islam hunt kaffars !

[@mrlampcompressor1614]

In Russia, you occupy another country's territory and the park becomes yours. This is actually in Ukraine

[@positronicreflex.]

Thats literally the coolest and most idiotic thing I've ever seen.

[@dnahgalialoveday298]

I would be afraid. Lions are still wild animals.

[@souhardyochandra1967]

One shitface would pull a ear or a tail and then the next day we would see the massacre on the fuckin television

[@whitedove5358]

TheVirginJEW 420 Not gonna lie this comment made me laugh a bit too hard bc it’s so damn true 😂

[@souhardyochandra1967]

@@beverlydavison4699 yeah probably another harambe

[@armcollector6660]

PositronicReflex its crazy I would be scared as hell but if I had only one chance to actually touch feel or hug a majestic lion I would have to take it, but ur right it's idiotic but so damn awesome at the same time!!

[@yaboyed5779]

Was wondering how this was possible, then realized this is Russia 🇷🇺 now it makes sense

[@ПростоШкаф-с2ъ]

It was originally in Ukraine. Then they occupated it. Don't confuse Ukraine and Russia

[@yaboyed5779]

Просто Шкаф 🙏🏽🙏🏽 my apologies

[@kodbross223]

Просто Шкаф это Россия😏

[@ПростоШкаф-с2ъ]

@@kodbross223 Крым - Украина, это раз. Во-вторых - Парк был построен в Украине, она его содержал и помогала развиваться. А что сделала Россия? Спросите у вашего любимого Зубкова, думаю, он долго в трубку кричать будет.

[@kodbross223]

Просто Шкаф Крым - это Россия, референдум был)😁 🇷🇺

[@melmelanie7151]

Thank you very much for the subtitles. It's been years I have been watching their videos. Hopefully one day I will get there to give them a hug.

[@dianajames4717]

I AM FROMTHE UNITED STATES AND I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING IN THE WORLD TO HUG AND KISS THOSE ANIMALS. OH MY GOD THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@malashen]

Come over to Crimea, welcome.

[@pyatig]

I currently live in NJ but I was born in Crimea. I’ll take you with me when I go next year

[@Antonka86]

@@pyatig so u russian for ur nationality ? If u so, u can get russian citizenship for short scheme... If u want ofcos, but need to know russian language.

[@Palmetto-J]

@@pyatig --- I'd like to go also.

[@mstyles2667]

I live in NJ and would LOVE to go! @@pyatig

[@Its_Come_Back]

I had a friend who worked in a zoo, he is an expert in animal behaviour. 2 years ago he was attacked by the same lion he used to take care for almost 3 years. While at the hospital he said that , no matter how friendly a wild animal might look, if he sense weakness in us then we are prey, the respect is lost and his natural instincts will kick in.... So being fearless infront of an animal is the best way to build trust and respect.... He died due to cancer. RIP

[@jaypocaigue3997]

@@bvnxnxry Strength in numbers, the tourists are grouped in packs, as long as the majority are fearless, the scared are protected. Also the cart theyre riding in is familoar along with the 4 familiar staff members in the front

[@skye8846]

His parents forgot to tell him dying is gay

[@SOGFLY1]

That’s the dumbest statement. It’s not about having fear it’s about them wanting to fucking eat you and them not liking their environment. It’s a reason they’re called wild animals

[@osasosaztv5991]

May his soul rest in peace in Jesus Mighty Name Amen

[@jonravenwulf7788]

Blah blah blah your an expert right.

[@alisoncanty5660]

I have always wanted to do this. This would be such an amazing experience. They display so much love and gratitude. I'm sure it was because they were rescued like you said.

[@R0adkillRacc00n]

Most of them seem to be having a good old time.

[@WonderWorldYTC]

My sister has patted a lion, she says their hair is very coarse, that being said, I would love to visit that park, I think it would be cool to hug a lion

[@KyleStroudVA]

This would be simultaneously the most incredible AND most pants-shittingly terrifying moment of my entire life.

[@AsukaDoinHerThang]

😂😂😂😂

[@creepyz7405]

Agreed lol

[@rcalphonse2701]

And that’s where you’re in big trouble

[@dannyboytruckingadventure5415]

That’s what living life is bud those moments

[@rover5058]

They are going to sense your fear,and thats why you'll get eaten,as soon as you show weakness you become prey.

[@TnT_F0X]

Disclaimer: The lions are only cuddly and submissive because they know angering a Russian is certain death!

[@Skycube100]

They'll lose their Vodka access too 😅

[@TnT_F0X]

@@Skycube100I didn't think of that, the Lions do look pretty drunk lol I mean, alcohol dissolves oils, which is why people use it to extract THC from weed for shots, maybe they make Catnip infused Vodka for these Lions?

[@lucilledelorme]

That was my first concern. I can't see what motivation there is for them to interact with the public. If nothing else it seems Ill advised and potentially dangerous as people are often idiots and it would only take someone acting the fool or poking a camera and flash right into a lion's face to start trouble and then the lion might have to be euthanised.

[@TnT_F0X]

@@lucilledelorme It's ill advised because only native born Russians are kings of the Jungle. Jokes aside these are probably retired circus, movie, and other show-biz lions. Long as you dont annoy them they're practically House cats. That being said my Housecats like to bite and scratch for attention so... I wont be visiting these lions.

[@mayurdhamale4583]

😂😂😂 good one man

[@heloisacosta1761]

Oh ! Give me a hug ! I'd love to hug a lion too ! Lucky tourists ! Congratulations ! Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us !

[@elijah_3473]

It’s all fun in games until the lion wants more than a hug

[@messing.147]

Underrated comment check 🙌🏻

[@muntasiryusuf3495]

The comment I was looking for 😂

[@hybridShinx]

Welp im going to SPCA jail then

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

Lion: "Hugs? No, I want a relationship!"

[@hybridShinx]

Kemono Friends and Pokeporn is a mistake

[@darwan828]

In america you hug lion but in russia lion hug you,(this is the equivalent to a russian accent)

[@lylawhalen5444]

i really like your pic uguyz! 😊

[@life_of_lions]

Hi everyone from Taigan park!) We are very grateful to the Wonder World channel for doing this story about us. We think it's great! Welcome to our Russian and English channels. If you have any doubts regarding safety of doing such things or any other questions, you can ask them and find many answers on our English channel.

[@WonderWorldYTC]

You are welcome, I am glad you liked it!

[@oskitrainspotter]

Do the staff understand english? Because im from poland...

[@life_of_lions]

@@oskitrainspotter Not everyone, but there are those who can translate)

[@uberbearwi2]

Kevin Richardson would be appalled at the treatment and dangerous situations tourists would be in.

[@life_of_lions]

@3,14 _ No one would go there if people were killed

[@alibibeats2]

These Lions are very nicely sustained. Giving them that they can become docile & friendly. It's very important that the owner knows the personalities depending which Lions can be in human presence. Just like how Humans have schizophrenia & other mental conditions, even animals can have mental aspects of their personality that can be fatal. I can see they vet the aggressive ones enclosed separately away from human interaction. Very intelligent, yet careful with all of their Lions. We are learning. Very special. Out in the wild, no chance lol But an enclosure like this is truly amazing & the rangers are showing how it's done. Extremely well managed. 🦁♥️

[@Shane_Conrad]

When this lion crawls over strangers and wraps it’s arms around their necks and brushes its head against their face, it’s cute. When I do it, I get a restraining order and told to stay away 1000 feet from a school.

[@elleni-41]

U watching this on oct 14 2019 too??🤣🤣

[@enasnIdnuosnU]

@shane Conrad why compare yourself to a animal? Are you a animal?

[@rocroyalty12]

@@enasnIdnuosnU Did the joke seriously pass over your head or are you being an asshole for no damn reason? Do you really have that much of an inability to intercept humor?

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Actually, lions scent mark in this way. It looks loving but it's more a territorial statement.

[@RepJock88]

Michael TZY *an

[@retrotoypile3838]

In the U.S., we wear helmets while riding bicycles. In Crimea, they hug lions.

[@stefantanket8735]

you wear helmets while cycleing in every country

[@sexythanos4548]

@@stefantanket8735 nah I don't

[@stefantanket8735]

@@sexythanos4548 you don't but others do

[@stylledog3851]

@@stefantanket8735 not every countries are like america or europe. People don't wear helmet while riding a motorcycle in 3rd world countries.

[@alinajade898]

HAKDog umm third world countries? I live in the Netherlands and almost no one wears a helmet here.

[@Ruuhm]

No no no no no thank you. These animals are wild nevertheless. Their mood could change anytime.

[@gloria84073]

Yes absolutely think the same.

[@philliploco5037]

That kiss can turn into biting your head off LOL I think I keep safe distance.

[@munchichi8]

LoL, dude...grow some balls...........

[@bravo2789]

Just like mine.. lol

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Yup lion, i am hungry now!

[@cybertaiga9534]

Very beautiful lions! Loved it. Love this place where the barriers between wild animals and humans are broken.

[@tambahsaah8005]

I still prefer to stay away from that park😂😂 you don’t wanna visit on the wrong day😂

[@mysteryof7]

T Saah, Jr 😂

[@tambahsaah8005]

mysteryof7 facts if the care taker doesn’t 100% trust their mood why d hell am I gonna do there?...Lol

[@worldview730]

ok! or minute for that matter!

[@hayonimengi4171]

Animals are not us you’re right and may never know what might spook it one day. This happens everywhere. I don’t understand why someone would take such a senseless risk

[@jnjerinduati]

Never ever!!!! me pure african, we don't go hugging lions. Never!!! It's still a wild animal not a houss cat!!!! One day...you will hear breaking news in this park.

[@swordfish9677]

Wow... I'd love to visit this place.... Experience of a lifetime..

[@douglaslatham9904]

What an amazing park/place. The interaction between the Lions and humans shows that they have been treated so well by the "park rangers" that they seem to really like being around humans. Well done to everybody involved with this truly great place.

[@MrOlegTupin]

Search "Lions TAIGAN Park. Official INTERNATIONAL Channel" in KZbin.

[@alibibeats2]

I'm so amazed how the rangers vet their Lions through personality & mental aspects. Truly nice to see how this enclosure is proving how it's done.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Their veterinary examinations must be so much less stressful, it’s great if they can do some things without getting the tranq gun out

[@marlincec]

Hope one day to visit this wonderful park....just need a hug from the most amazing creature in the world 😁🥰❤🔥

[@HS-jo7mr]

Video title: Tourist Lion, an intellectual: Import snacks

[@deadlyasylum]

At least someone understands these are wild animals. They are imported snacks for the Lions.

[@Capt_Sid]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CEKTOP88]

I am Russian. And I laughed. You got to the point)))))

[@rosieambriz4770]

I would cry so much if I were able to hug lions, I love them so much..... I wish I could go there and cuddle with them.

[@zunnymartinez3226]

Oh my, what beautiful lions! I want to hug and kiss them. What an experience that would be. Incredible awesome!!! Love all your lions they seem to be used to people and are gentle and sweet. Hello gorgeous lions, love you all. I hope I can get there to see you!!!! From the the state of New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸 to Russia 🇷🇺 with love! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍♥️♥️👍😘😘😘😘👍

[@davionjones4457]

Simply beautiful and breathtaking I would love to experience this I love lions and tigers so much

[@user-qf8dp4mi3k]

He loves how humans treat him, that's why he snuggles them and head bumps them. 0:53 ❤️

[@tomikaepelle9426]

I'll wait until I get to Heaven with Jesus, that way I know they will not bite me👍

[@tiarasiahaan]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@bahachick242]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@megalomouthradio5839]

Actually........exactly what I was thinking.

[@soniareneelee5044]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@HANDOLOH]

🤔🤔😄😄😄😄

[@ronaldknight6653]

Absolutely Amazing... Thank you Taigan Park for such a wonderful job. Makes me want to come visit.

[@coryt93]

Lions are bold and strong but also very companionate. That’s why I love them ❤️

[@TheTatiana7]

Taigan - the best Park in the world!!!

[@andreasandreou1705]

These are not lions anymore. Its like cats, big cats. Special training i guess for years. Well done.

[@wecanlovelarevolutiondelam4806]

Andreas Andreou they're still lions, DON'T DESTROY MY HOPE

[@moladiver6817]

Don't let the friendly nature of these individual lions fool you. Their trainer tests them every spring for a reason. This is an accident waiting to happen. One day a kid ends up in one of those big throats and that'll be the end of the park.

[@BigSimpin420]

Andreas Andreou special training? No! U are so wrong. They were born into captivity. It’s all they know. People have been in their life since day 1. They don’t see people as a threat.

[@andreasandreou1705]

@@BigSimpin420 so it is special training.

[@andreasandreou1705]

@@wecanlovelarevolutiondelam4806 not lions, big cats

[@chrismc5515]

Only in Russia . What a great and wonderful place . I hope everything gos well and nothing bad happens .

[@stefanpigford6891]

Chris Mc YEAH ,.. RUSSIANS TIME IN HISTORY

[@sarafernandez7785]

Unfortunately this is animal abuse. There should never be that many male lions in one enclosure. There's a reason why the lions have so many scars on them. This park is like many others that profit off of animals and participate in the canned lion industry. Please check out the KZbin channel, The Lion Whisperer to learn more. 💛

[@ivarkich1543]

Actually, it's Ukraine.

[@ivarkich1543]

@Swapnadip Pradhan We live in the XXI century, not in the Middle Ages. The transfer of a territory from one country to another should be agreed by BOTH parties to be legal.

[@suellencupertino461]

They look so skinny and sad!!!

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Awesome Lions and Tigers are make useful trained to hug tourists. A very good santuary to give Lions quality life. I am sure,they are happy too getting hugs from tourists too everyday.

[@desiavenger2666]

This got to be the one of the best things I've seen in my life. Simply superb. Just amazing.

[@PaperDragons]

Beautiful. had my cat for 18yrs and sometimes he still reaches over and claws me for no reason.

[@onenerdvs9639]

Oh, no, there is always a reason lol

[@silvergreylion]

I had a cat living close by, that gave me a 'love bite' on my shin every day.

[@kimberlybates27]

I'm afraid of cats.

[@hwh5045]

DO NOT GO THERE WHEN U HAVE PERIOD...THEY CAN SMELL THAT LIKE BEEF STEAK🤣😅🤪

[@scholasticauises1203]

Lol i second to that!

[@hemaeats1801]

🤣🤣🤔

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Really!

[@vijayamallika6572]

Really ?or you just joking?

[@shi9288]

Really

[@musicalnest171]

OMG these Lions are awesome. I'm gonna come here someday!!

[@sonicaphos3963]

Sometimes i think we humans don't deserve their love

[@Nekokeeb]

ikr

[@ulfberht4431]

Ok boomer

[@ammararain353]

Some humans are good:)

[@ulibarriL]

We don't. But not all of us are bad and instead have a great amount of respect, and some of them know this.

[@sunnyladylove5533]

@@ammararain353 Not all

[@kenitrader9762]

They are obviously very well treated by their care takers. Otherwise they would snap and kill somebody.

[@michelleali-mohammed5264]

Keni Trader You are so right I was thinking that

[@savithaanjje2328]

Absolutely.....

[@michael-cd7zb]

Definitely agree

[@stevenmichael4990]

They've probably been raised to be around humans since they were lion cubs.

[@carolopiyo2487]

Well fed too!

[@thomasdaily4363]

When you've been hugged by a lion, you KNOW you've been hugged! Not to mention being walked on so they can get to the people behind you! What an unforgettable experience

[@cowperson4763]

What an amazing experience. These lions are so friendly. I was at this very sanctuary in 2018. I want to go back. When i was there one of the big male lions jumped into the vehicle and climbed over to me and started licking my face. His tongue felt good on my face. When he was done he grabbed my hanky and we had a tug of war. The lion won. He jumped out of the vehicle and walked a few steps away and happily chewed up, ate and swallowed my hanky. I laughed. I couldn't believe he actually ate my hanky.😄❤🦁

[@justinquaylepate1358]

Lions are my favorite animals. I would love to visit this park

[@Keys7]

Me too I absolutely adore them. Gorgeous animals.

[@diedie3914]

@@Keys7 i live in Crimea you may be my guest

[@truly3743]

Good luck

[@adamalicea712]

That's so amazing. I would love to visit this park!!!

[@TeamPaul17]

This guy gets cuddle time with a lion. I couldn't even get my cat to poop in a box.

[@george6252]

This is what happens when you give a lion/tiger cub love and affection in it's early years. They don't forget. Heartwarming.

[@jdb10715]

Hopefully the lions are fed well prior to these visits.

[@ttyngordon]

They look very happy and healthy

[@EnigmazGuide]

they hella well fed look at those belly.....

[@bparker4522]

yea they are spoiled lol im sure they eat too much

[@AndreyRakott]

The conditions there are natural, they can take food away from young lions, and they will starve until the park staff discover this, and feed the lion, driving away impudent lions from the new one, who cannot yet stand up for himself

[@OlJackBurton]

These lions never learn true hunger or competition for food...

[@killuazoldyck7211]

Finally, a place where someone will actually hug me back..

[@mohit5496]

We gotta stop watching too much anime bro

[@killuazoldyck7211]

@@mohit5496 True dat.

[@elenagudkova5064]

Мой любимый ТАЙГАН🦁🐯🐒🦊🐎🐺❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗

[@samuellaskiri9114]

Ces lions se comportent vraiment comme de jeunes enfants humains désireux de jouer et recherchant des câlins, adorables et admirables ❤❤❤.

[@timetraveltheory4900]

Best lion park in the world. These lions have a better life compared to other places where they are kept in enclosures.

[@life_of_lions]

@Nat Le You can find all the answers on our KZbin channel.

[@beyourself8701]

@Nat Le I agree with you 100%! I have great concern for the lions and concern for the people being led to think the lions are so docile and tame.

[@beyourself8701]

I imagine the lions are not kept in the area where the public view them. They are likely placed in enclosures after the public leave the park. The video dipicts lions as though they were domestic pets. The lions are NOT behaving as they would naturally. Something is not right!

[@life_of_lions]

@@beyourself8701 How are you going to place this number of lions spread over a big area in enclosures every evening and what for? And the visitors are always there, staying at the hotel. Looks like you were a lion in your past life, knowing what is natural or unnatural)

[@beyourself8701]

@@life_of_lions what a bazaar response to a serious concern.

[@irinashabash1467]

Отличный ролик про супер-парк ТАЙГАН!

[@ElenaEAP]

Lion-therapy😊🤗

[@thepeacefulfarm]

Yes please🤗

[@iva5996]

Какие они красивые, шикарные львы! 💞