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Description

The Kitty Cafe and a proper behind-the-scenes shelter tour sit under the same roof, which gives an afternoon more substance than another beach bar. Cats roam the cafe area, while the tour heads through treatment spaces, recovery areas and the daily machinery of caring for Koh Lanta’s dogs and cats.

The English-language tour takes around an hour and covers sterilisation work, mobile clinics, rescue, treatment and international adoption. Expect veterinary smells, heat and real stories, not a cuddle-farm fantasy with a gift shop attached (the animals have better things to do).

The centre’s work has shaped island life for decades, with large-scale sterilisation and rehoming at its core. Dogs have individual feeding plans and regular walks; the kitchen boards alone reveal how much detail goes into each animal’s day.

Arrive early for time with the cats before the tour, then linger in the cafe or shop afterwards. Donations, sponsorships, volunteering and adoption all feed directly into the practical work happening behind the gates.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Get there before your tour slot and settle in around the Kitty Cafe, where the cats are the least interested in your timetable.
Pros
- English-language behind-the-scenes tours cover treatment, rescue, sterilisation and adoption work.
- Kitty Cafe gives you time with resident cats before or after a tour.
- Tours include the clinic and recovery areas, not just animal meet-and-greets.
- Sponsorship, volunteering and international adoption are available.
Cons
- The centre is hot and smells like a working veterinary clinic.
- This is not a petting zoo; animal contact is not the focus of the visit.
Best For
Families, Solo traveler

Contact Info

Location

629, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Closed
  • Monday
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Friday Today
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday
    10:00 - 12:00
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday Closed
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