Although the Taigan "Walk with the Lions" safaris initially continued, in April 2019, after a long dispute with Crimean authorities, years of negative publicity, they were finally banned. [8] Zubkov's jail sentence comes after a public spat with Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-imposed head of Crimea, that ended in a compromise.

Zubkov has said he has been called for hundreds of court hearings related to his operation of the park since Russia's occupation of the peninsula. He has claimed in the past that he has not been able to draw up documents for his properties, resulting in the closure of the 32-hectare park to visitors in 2015. The Crimea Desk reported that Zubkov -- who supported Moscow's illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 but has since been in conflict with the Russia-installed authorities -- was handcuffed and taken to a police station. Cуд запретил «прогулку ко львам» в крымском парке «Тайган»"[Court has banned the "Walk to the Lions" in the Crimean Park 'Taigan']. news.allcrimea.net (in Russian). 2019-04-05 . Retrieved 2023-04-26.Lion has a surprising reaction to tourists at Taigan Safari Park in Crimea". 2018-09-05 . Retrieved 2023-04-26. Attention is drawn to the Auctioneers Conditions of Sale in this catalogue and posted on the premises.

Russian forces stole art, raccoon, llama as they fled Kherson -Ukraine". The Jerusalem Post. 2022-11-17 . Retrieved 2022-11-23. A district court in Russia-controlled Crimea has jailed an embattled safari park owner in connection with his failure to appear for a court proceeding related to a lion biting a park visitor.His introductory write up by Aleksandr Orlov is a work of literary genius of course : " This is Oleg toy you can adopt by demonstrate you know the difference. He will arrive on your doorstep in moses basket just like he did on mine. He will be as cute as the real Oleg but be 153% less messy and loud. He will be wear designer bug pattern baby grow with fresh nappy underneath perfectly fitted by Sergei. He will also come completes with his favourite toy 'Mr Grub' to help him (and you) sleep at night time." Evolving Baby Oleg There is a video of this guy with a tigress, literally handling her and petting her. tigr-ista lol. Hugs and kisses" - A lion bit British journalist Graham Phillips in Crimea] (in Russian). 2023-05-20 . Retrieved 2023-04-26.