Right after taking that, I was getting licked, and yes there is a very heavy fence between me and the cat. They are awesome animals for sure. This place has about 170 different cats, all lions, tigers, cougars, 1 bobcat, and 1 serval. Each of the animals they have has been abused, neglected or was to be put to death for being old. Most of them are approachable, but obviously that is not allowed by strangers.