This was such an exciting opportunity! Well worth it to pay extra for all the photos! (And that says a lot because I always look for the deals)Staff was professional and super nice! Cant wait till my granddaughter is old enough to go on the actual safari!!

A wonderful experience. This has become a tradition for us. We started this 4yrs ago when I was pregnant with our twins. The following year we did the night safari. Last year was the first time we took our twins Jack and James. This year was the most exciting because the twins were super excited. Jack loved the tiger and James loved the monkey. The staff has always been nice to us, but this year was even better. They took the time to talk to us and the boys and could tell which boy liked which animal and catered to their wants. Looking forward to taking the boys on a safari when they are old enough. Wish we could afford to do a private tour, it’s that special to us. Thanks again guys for a great experience.

My husband and I have been here before, admittedly, several years ago. It was a pretty cool experience. I have to say, the elephant that this doc guy rode on, I dont really believe that animal would be so trusting and let the man be on her back if he abused her. That animal could use her size to do whatever she wanted had she felt abused or threatened in any way. I feel like the employees loved the animals, they live with the animal, and help raise them. I just cant see all these people continuing their work here knowing the animals are abused. I also feel like the 900 pound cat could really do whatever he wanted had he felt threatened at any time. So all in all Id like to believe the animals are treated fairly well. I observed very healthy animals and people that loved those animals. I saw monkies, tigers, an elephant, I heard a cheetah purr. Amazing experience.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!! Please do your research. This so called sanctuary is not nice for the tigers. The cubs are exploited for foto ops and taken away from their mother minutes after their birth. After they have reached their full size they are no longer as profitabe and discarded and neglected. Please do the right thing and stay away from this horrific animal abuse.

Really cool experience. Staff were very nice!!! Got to hold a baby lemur, baby gibbon, and baby tiger. The only reason I cant give this 5 stars is because of the very little time you get with the tiger. I felt you got your moneys worth for the lemur and Gibbons. My husband and I both held them, cuddled them, etc. But the baby tiger is put in your lap, picture taken; then picked up by workers while you pet them. I got to feed the tiger but they didnt switch the baby so my husband never got to which is a bummer! I really want to do the whole experience at the whole preservation station but just dont have the money.

I visited last August 2019 and i absolutely loved it. I was planning a trip to Myrtle beach when a co worker shared her experience. I was so excited and researched it and saved for my encounter. I didnt find it to be overly expensive since I planned and prepared for it and it helps to support the animals. And my husband thats not as big a fan as me was able to partake in the experience and was blown away by it. Everything cost and if you have house pets you know that. Im looking forward to visiting again and getting updated pictures. Holding a tiger cub was a dream come true. I relive the moment everytime I see its paw in my hand.

Super expensive we spent almost $350 for the 3 of us. It was maybe 8 mins we held 3 animals but they only included 1 picture with the price of like $230 so we paid $100 for tge rest of the photos. Great 1 time experience but Id never go back at that price.

Super nice staff and very cute animals. Short and sweet visit. Our next trip to .myrtle Beach we are booking the tour at the Safari. The staff at the preservation were very knowledgeable and we could tell the animals loved them very much. It was an amazing experience.

Ive dreamt of being able to do something like this for a long time. The staff here are not only fun & friendly, but they are extremely knowledgeable. If youre ever in the area I would highly recommend going, its an experience you will never forget! Remember, their conservation efforts do not stop here, they contribute all around the world, BRAVO!!

My son loved it. Three different animals to take pictures with. The final print was top notch

Seems like its closed. Saw a sign that said reservations needed. But with Doc getting arrested im sure it wont be long before this is taken down.

Id rate it lower id I could. They say they care for their animals but they dont. Two tigers in an closed glass room with NO WATER. Its 85° out. They have one fan for the both of them. They have a small screen on one wall thats it. Yall charge so much and dont even take proper care of the animals youre handling. I hope no one supports these animal breeding companies. Disgusting and I hope you get shut down and let those babies back in the wild where they belong and where they get to live their lives and WILD ANIMALS.

I see alot of bad reviews about cost 400$ feeds a tiger for 1 day if it wasnt for these places tigers wont exist the jungle is not what it use to be 50 years ago cut them some slack you want to see exoit animals its an exotic price and i understand

Excellent effort to preserve our wildlife and get a feel for our furry friends!

I feel awful for enjoying this so much, but its not every day you get to see baby tigers and monkeys. Incredible.

I did this the last 2 times i was at mrytle beach with my daughter we both enjoy it so much..we will be doing again this year. We are coming down in june so so excited cant wait.

Baby animals photos for a good cause

Great experience but a little pricey

Loved seeing the tigers and watching the cubs play with each other. Always makes my day!

My wife and daughter enjoyed this so much. Very knowledgeable staff.

This was an amazing experience! It’s worth the purchase of all the photos. We have some awesome pictures of our baby looking at the tigers wondering what it is or why it’s close to her! Priceless!

Loved the trainers and facilities, skin tight costumes were cool. Definitely a class above the rest, the tour of the Tiger Auschwitz was awesome too.

Extremely knowledgeable staff here that made this experience that much better. Such a great time and wonderful memories along with pictures. Thank you for the opportunity to see these beautiful animals up close and in person. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who has the chance to do it!! The price for this was well worth the chance to see these animals. Thank you to Susan for all the help in booking this. Also thank you to all the volunteers who explain so much about each animal during our visit!

I cant wait till I can go.

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What an amazing experience! My sister and I got to meet some of the animals and awesome staff. Yeah it is quick but an amazing experience and worth every penny! It is a bit pricey for some. 100 dollars for one person and each additional person is 25 dollars. To me its worth it! I did pay extra doe all the pictures which was 75 dollars. The next time I come visit I will be doing the safari. Thank you guys for all the sweet animal cuddles and information about them!

Highly Recommend! This place is a hidden gem! Been visiting myrtle beach for years and never knew about this experience. That being said it might be “pricey” but was WELL worth the money..I mean how many times in your life have you held a baby tiger?! When you visit.. ask questions! The young lady at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable and shared with us information on their amazing programs helping to save wildlife, which our money helps support! They also have a preserve where the animals live when they are not here.. WHICH YOU CAN VISIT for safaris and more.. already saving up to come back for that next year !!! Thank you TIGERS for making my “wildest” dreams come true :)

Me, my daughter and my sister visited today (6/7/20) and had a great experience! The staff was very friendly.

Love holding the baby cubes and the monkie now would love to get rhe chance to see bubbles i reated a boat hoping to see him in the water but didnt get to see it

Unbelievable experience for the entire family!!! First and most important the animals all seem happy, playful and well taken care of. They are not kept Im tiny glass cages as some people have described. There were 6 tiger cubs there that were rotated through. The animals are taken there for a few hours a day for the public to view FOR FREE! They live in a much bigger area away from the Barefoot landing area.Cost: while it is expensive, it is worth every penny to help take care of these beautiful animals. You get one 8 x 10 photo and can purchase The entire package in a digital download if you choose for an extra $100. Again, it is pricey but well worth it as you get about 40 pictures.We were able to take a picture with a gibbons monkey and two different tigers. The staff was courteous, knowlegable and answered all our questions.We had our reservation at 6:00, we showed up about 30 minutes prior and were first in line. Contrary to the negative reviews they seemed well organized and were able to move people through rather quickly yet we did not feel rushed!Thank you to the wonderful staff for a great experience that my family and I will never forget! We will be back soon for the safari!

Ugh... Go see Tiger Kings. I wonder if the tiger cub that was on my lap is still alive.

Great to watch them play and interact with each other

Expensive, but the money goes to a good cause, plus you get to hold a lemur, a gibbon, and a freaking tiger cub.

The most incredible experience of my life! I have travelled the world and this will stand out as one of the top things I have ever done. I still can not believe that I had a Tiger on my lap :-) Words can not express the emotion and excitement you feel when you are up close to these beautiful animals (Ambassadors as they are called by the staff). The staff did a great job of educating us about the animals and explaining the importance of what they do to preserve these amazing creatures. The animals are very well cared for and their handlers truly treat them like family. You can almost see the smiles throughout the animals. This is truly something you have to experience to appreciate what they do. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about how we can all contribute to the preservation of some of these endangered animals. I look forward to visiting again.

The staff were able to answer all of my questions. They live on the property with the animals and have dedicated their lives to them. I thought the safari was very well organized and I enjoyed every minute of the tour.

Awesome!!!! We didnt take advantage of the photo op/holding a tiger opportunity, but we did get to watch the babies play, and we got to pet a little monkey!!!! Loved this!!!!!!

Loved it!! Cant say that enough!!! We did the pictures and also brought the picture package. This is a once in a lifetime experience! Yes, it is pricey but worth it!! Staff knowledgeable and friendly. I will say that the line/crowd to get in there was a little hectic. There should be a designed line area for those with reservations and not a free for all to the desk.

If you like to hold a tiger or Lion cub and want a photo taken, itll set you back $100 a person, $125 one additional person, but itll go towards the Tiger Preserve. Its a great experience!

We really lile the folks here. They care about the animals and quickly remove them from display if the weather us poor. The animals come first. Its a bit expensive but worth knowing the money goes to help perserve the tigers in the wild. The memories are worth all of it.

Loved it. Staff were great! Animals were great! Wish I could have gone to the Preservation.

I hated it the price went up and you don¨t even get enough time with the cubs i recommend not coming there

Me and my wife went and the lady at the front counter made it seem like we would actually get to interact with the animals so I thought the price was worth while. But once they got our money it was like an assembly line. They put one animal in your lap, take a picture, then carry the animal away and so on with each additional animal. They werent even busy when we went but they still rushed us through. I dont mind the price as its for a good cause but a few more minutes with the animals would have been nice.

We did the photo tour, we got the chance to hold 3 different animals. I really appreciated that we got to hold and to pet! It was absolutely an amazing experience! It was also nice chatting with the directors daughter and hearing some funny stories about Bubbles the elephant, I will absolutely do the day safari next year when we come back!

100 bucks per person to look at animals. Save your money and go to the aquarium.

Brought my daughter here to see the big cats for her birthday. Its expensive,but when your loved one really loves cats, its worth it. The encounter was very brief, but at least the money ia for a.good cause.

I think its a little expensive but at least some of the money goes to helping the animals. Also I got to hold a baby tiger, a baby lemur and a baby monkey. The staff was very nice and answered any questions I had about the animals.

ITS GOODDD cause idk why

The Wildlife Encounter 3 hour Safari tour was amazing. The animals are beautiful. We loved interacting with the animals, we spend a good amount of time with the tigers, monkeys and Bubbles the elephant. They continually are taking photos of your group (if you buy the package), and we were pleased with the number of photos taken and quality. Since our tour was from 10am thru lunch they did provide a light lunch (pizza). They did not try to sell you anything, however they do have a Souvenir shop. The staff was knowledgeable and entertaining.We were very pleased with this experience/adventure. We may do the night tour next!!

Got to see and hold a live tiger, lemur, and a ribbon.

We never experienced anything like holding tigers and a monkey, we are glad we did it, since the cost supports the preserve and tigers. Highly recommend

Have been going here since I was little. Such a great and unique experience. And they do a lot to help save the tigers which is awesome.

Our children love the Tiger preservation. We have visited it 3 times and also did the night safari. We usually purchase tickets before we come on vacation. This year we weren’t sure how many were coming. I went online to purchase tickets this week and was confused and then angry about the price being 200 more than normal because we didn’t purchase the week before we came on vacation. So... people are penalized if they don’t purchase in advance? Kids are disappointed but we refuse to pay an extra 200.

It’s just a little expensive... you don’t get to hold the Cubs very long etc. for the price that you pay. It is a wonderful experience seeing all the animals though and that alone makes it worth it!

Dream came true to hold and even pet 2 tiger cubs! My 2 y.o also thoroughly enjoyed it but I think he was most excited about the baby monkey. 4 stars only because the price is too high to get the rest of your pictures. It was $160 something for 3 of us to hold 2 baby tigers, a monkey, and walk away with 1 8x10 photo of our choosing. It was $100 more to walk away with more pictures. Still I loved it and I would definitely like to do it again.

We absolutely loved holding the tigers and the monkeys! Its an amazing experience! This was our second time visiting!

Best day ever!!! I loooovvvveeee tigers

Things have changed paid 200 for four people to get a 8 by 10 photo out of the bunches that was taken. Was excited to take grand daughter and was let down with pricing. Wanted more money for extra

Insanely expensive! I understand its for a good cause but geez. Of course my youngest kid is 9, his absolute favorite animal has been a tiger since he was about 2 and it broke my heart to tell him he couldnt hold a tiger because I cant afford it. It made me feel awful but he understood. I just wish it was more affordable so people with lower incomes can enjoy these beautiful creatures too. Oh and they only offered $5 discount for veterans, they didnt mention if that was per ticket or a total discount but thats the lowest discount Ive gotten anywhere in SC so far. Nice to know how much you support your vets

I love the idea behind this but how is it okay to force the tigers to constantly being picked up and having a flash go off in their face. Find a different way to raise money without torturing the tigers

I enjoyed the short experience but for the money it was kind of disappointing. The lady with the monkey literally just snatched the monkey up after a few pictures. For the money it would have been nice to spend even just 5mins with them. Majority of our time there was spent waiting in line.

Got to hold and take pictures with a baby gibbon and two tiger cubs! Staff was friendly and handled the animals with care. It was ~$200 for my wife and I to take pictures and to get a digital upload of all the photos. 100% worth the money, great experience!

I absolutely love this place! This was 3rd time there and I cant wait to go back again! The staff is awesome and the interactions are invaluable. I have done the Barefoot Landing twice and the full 3 hour tour!! Its worth every penny!!

This was so worth the money, and the proceeds go towards the wildlife so I’m happy to know it’s helping them. This was the best part of our trip to Myrtle beach. Holding the little monkey, feeding a lion cub, and holding a lynx!! I only wish I could have spent more time with them! I would’ve kept this a 5 star until learning the true nature of the owner! Slime ball who mistreated these beautiful animals and tried to sell them

Our first time back visiting Myrtle Beach in years T.I.GE.R.S. was the top on our list to do with our kids. We were very disappointed this time, unfortunately its not what it used to be like. When we lived here I used to come see them a lot, did encounters also did the safari and loved it. After speaking with Tilakam briefly we decided to do the encounter. I felt like we were mislead on what we got. It was very rushed, and besides the woman with the gibbon the staff was not very friendly. My younger son (whos 6 and the one who begged to do it) even mentioned what a let down it was. Definitely wouldnt do an encounter again and sad to say after the experience there I doubt we would try to safari again either.

A very nice experience with the tigers and gibbon. A deep respect is gained through sharing a few brief moments with these magnificent animals.

The staff was layback n friendly, they guide u through steps, get to experience 3 young animals up close, so worth the wait, it was even better to reserve online get pics right then n can get download too. Bucket List must.

We arrived at an off tiime. We did not see anything . But we have been here before. The prior visit was good.

Loved watching the animals

We live here and still enjoy going to Barefoot to see the sights and the Tigers!

Loved this place. It will cost a nice penny but its worth it had a blast.

Loved the animals. But for the price....a bit too much for too little. Friendly staff! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience

One of the coolest experiences of my life. You can tell they really care for the animals there. You get to hold baby gibbon monkeys, tigers, and pet lynx, timber wolves, pet/hug an elephant, watch eagles and chimps feed/play. Very interactive. I even got a couple kisses on the face from a timber wolf. A memory I will never forget. They are firm with the rules there and for good reason. For the people reporting things felt rushed, I can agree but I wholeheartedly believe it’s because it’s whats best for the animals. We need to remember that while they are well trained and acclimated to human contact, they are still in fact, wild animals with base instincts. The probably get overwhelmed and that’s why things can be cut short. 100% recommend and I plan on going back.

Had a great time. money goes to a good cause

Very fun being able to see the tigers! A little expensive for getting 1 8x10 picture but it is for a good cause.

Great experience

We have made several trips to the Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing and that’s enjoyable enough itself.However, a few weekends ago we were given the amazing opportunity to attend the night safari. I have to struggle to find the words to even begin to describe being a part of that experience. It was incredible. I was in tears the majority of the time just being in the presence of these amazing creatures. Monkeys, ligers, wolves, parrots, an elephant...I could go on and on. However the Tigers are who have my heart. They were my favorite.Besides the incredible creatures that call this wonderful place home, you also having an amazing staff here. Really to call them staff is an insult. They are truly one big family. The animals and the people together. They are fighting so hard to further conservation efforts and are ACTUALLY making a difference. They truly love these beings and it shows, not only in the way they care and interact with them, but in how the animals themselves respond to each individual. There is no sadness or fear, there is just love there.I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone considering going...just please, take my advice. It is well worth every penny, every minute of your travel for this experience. Plus, the cost of the safari itself goes not to frivolous things, but to the utmost care of these breathtaking creatures. What better way to spend the money? Helping to work towards saving a species??! If you have the opportunity to go, do NOT pass it up!! We 100% will be returning.Truly amazing.

Tigers are beautiful and well cared for, chance to take picture holding one is awesome

It was extremely cool but we spent a $$$$ lets just say pushing $500.00 and we literally had 2 minutes with the animals. I was so excited to do this with my son and it was gone in 2 minutes along with my money. I felt so ripped off. Im happy the money goes to the animals and Im fully aware of what it must cost to feed the tigers,but I was so disappointed with the time. All I wanted was maybe 10-15 minutes.,for the money I spent. I still bought all the pictures and some printed. I did it for the tigers. But they should consider giving more time to the people that pay large amounts of money,just saying!!!!

Most memorable experience we ever had. Wait was long BUT they provide free snack and drink! Free!!! Handlers were patient, knowledgeable, and great with the animals. It was a bit hurried, there were at our time, 40 families waiting. But we got through expeditiously, and everyone leaving before us had smiles, as did we. Id pay it again and do it all again.

I did this 15 years ago and then again with my daughter this past July and it was a fun experience!

My 3 yr old loved holding the baby tiger

I loved it, got to hold a baby tiger.

Very adorable and educational. I just think it may be unsafe for strangers to handle the babies. Its very easy to spread diseases.

Love seeing the baby tigers but too pricey for photos of you holding the baby tigers

One of the most irresponsible and idiotic things I’ve come across in life. Only a matter of time until vacationers are eaten. Why would anyone think this is a good idea? We haven’t been back to Barefoot since we encountered this a few years back. Shop at your own risk.

Pretty neat place to visit and see what they are doing.

My little girl was jumping up and down with excitement to meet a TIGER! Thank you T.I.G.E.R.S. and crew. This was an experience we definitely will remember forevermore. The smiles and laughs from the kids were beyond worth it. Our favorite experience in Myrtle Beach, highly recommend!

You cant help but feel a bit taken advantage of with the pricing they offer but it does support a good cause and how many other places let you hold tigers

T.I.G.E.R.S. Wild encounters day safari was beyond words! As a life long animal lover, to be up close & able to interact with so many animals that usually you are only able to see from a distance or behind glass/ bars was AMAZING!!!! (Hint: you will want to get the photo package because when you leave you won’t believe that just happened!) Everyone was awesome— so full of information & fun— you can tell they like to share their knowledge & love the animals. Seriously, if you have the chance this experience is worth every penny—I wish I never had to leave (so jealous of the staff that get to spend their days with all the incredible animals) that before we even left I was plotting a way to come back & do the night safari. Thank you Doc Antle & everyone at T.I.G.E.R.S preservation station for an experience of a lifetime!

My life long dream was fulfilled! The most amazing experience Ive ever had! I will remember this day for the rest of my life! Absolutely a dream come true!

Ive been on this tour twice now in the last decade. I even looked into becoming an apprentice at this facility because of how well it is run. Doc and all his trainers and support staff are the most caring, compassionate and knowledgeable. They spend their entire lives with these animals. You will not find a better one on one animal experience like this. 11/10. Every time I am in Myrtle, I will support what they do.

Not enough time with the animals and told you can touch the full grown tiger but then u cant and u pay for it but cant

Loved seeing the different age groups of tiger Cubs. Great time on vacation in Myrtle Beach.

Was very disappointed I wasted my money at this place. Wasnt even there 10 minutes and it was over $50 per person. I felt so rushed the whole time. There is much better things to spend your money on in Myrtle Beach.

Worth the price for the experience and the great cause it goes to. Extremely organized and friendly staff.

$$ to walk through. Too expensive. They only have 1 package which includes a pic with the little ones.

My nine year old daughter and I had an amazing time during our first visit to TIGERS!! The staff truly love what they do and it shows. We will treasure the time we spent with these special animals. Definitely plan to visit again in the near future. Thank you.

Thank you so much for an amazing once in a lifetime experience. This will be a memory I will treasure. I absolutely loved the animals and being able to bottle feed a tiger cub and and adorable lioness cub. The monkeys were so so sweet and so huggable. This was some have wanted to do for a long time. I would love to work with the animals. Your staff and handlers were awesome and knowledgeable.This was definitely the high light of my vacation in Myrtle Beach.

This is the best, I thought it was great 15 yrs ago when I did it, but now its evolved. You get to hold and pet gibbon monkeys and have your pic taken and then go and pet and feed at least 2 baby cubs and pics. They dont do big cats anymore but they are there to view. And they have a day and night safari at their other location in Myrtle Beach. Its worth the money go do it. But look it up first so you arent suprised if you have several people.

The night tour is simply amazing. Went this past Saturday night. It lasted from 8:00 pm until almost 11:00 pm. Doc, Rob, Mosha and the entire team and family explain in detail everything about all the beautiful animals. You will enjoy the experience. I live just a street over and I can hear Bubbles trumpeting and the lions and tigers roaring. Thank you Doc for this amazing experience.