At Harbin Siberian Tiger Park, feeding time is a spectator
sport. Now home to more than 1,000 tigers, the park, located in
northern China, is one of the world’s largest and most
successful conservation parks for the endangered animals. The
park, which was intended to be a sanctuary and breeding center,
now is a stop for many excited tourists. (PHOTOS: Animals That
Can Think) At the park, patrons can now (for a fee) watch
Siberian tigers be fed live animals. On a visit, patrons are
able to choose from a menu — the animals they wish to see fed to
the tigers. Current rates according to the Today show, run $8
USD for a chicken, $90 for a sheep and $300 for a cow. The
graphic scenes of tigers feeding on live prey have become
popular on YouTube, amplifying awareness of this particular
practice. Park patrons view the scene from what the park calls
the “Number One Adventure Bus.” One incident this past January
resulted in the death of one of the bus drivers. The driver was
killed after being dragged off by one of the