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Why I Love Oleg Zubkov … And Taigan … And Tarzan
You ever thump a full grown lion? With affection … and friendship even?
There is only one human on earth who does that. Regularly. To about 80 tawny hellcats. He does not bat an eyelid if they are striped or spotted or maned or murderous looking. That’s right. Its Oleg Zubkov from Crimea at his slowly getting-ever-more-famous Taigan Safari Park!
Have a look see:
If you do not care to affectionately thump a 500 lb killer kitty, or conduct a choir of fiery felines, or roughhouse with a ruffian pussy, or playfully yank the chain … er tail … ok fine … chain … of a big cat bruiser, or kiss a lion and like it, then you are still on the wrong side of humanity and internationalism and fear of difference. Don’t worry … we get you there!
Taigan and Oleg have become legend over time. The very unassuming Mr. Zubkov in his perpetual clothed Tarzan mode loves to play with his brood of large kitties and show them off to park visitors and enthusiasts. His deep understanding of the lion state of mind is palpable, joyful and breathtaking to…
