HAVE A WILD CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BY VISITING TARONGA’S TIGER CUBS
Taronga’s three lively tiger cubs will be into lots of mischief these Christmas School Holidays.
Zoo Carnivore Supervisor, Louise Ginman said: “The three cubs are developing very quickly and watching mum’s every move. It’s great to see their individual personalities grow and the natural instincts displayed as they spend longer on exhibit.”
“Kembali, the first-born male is very much like his father and can be unpredictable at times, which definitely keeps us on our toes, where as Sakti, the third-born is very calm and takes things in his stride. Kartika, the second and only female cub born, is definitely the most playful and adventurous, making sure she is the first to test out everything.”
“The cubs are exploring every centimetre of their jungle exhibit, playing in the bamboo thickets, prowling near the platforms and testing Jumilah’s patience as they play-wrestle with her. The play is very important as it teaches them Tiger skills and lets them test their growing strength.”
Born on the 27th of August to first-time mother Jumilah, Kembali, Kartika and Sakti are the 5th generation of critically endangered Sumatran Tigers to be born at Taronga since 1979.
Also at the zoo with Spring here, Taronga’s three Asian Elephant calves, Luk Chai, Pathi Harn and Tukta are making the most of their deep moat and waterfall pool, playing together throughout the day. With a collective weight over two tonnes, their play sessions can be very boisterous with lots of dunking and splashing.
Taronga’s famous Chimpanzee family have settled in to their state of the art, award-winning Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Visitors now have the unique chance to come face to face with these remarkable primates, interacting with the Chimps through a range of special features including a log tunnel ending with a glass panel in the exhibit.
“The 12 metre climbing towers and giant hammock are very popular with all of the chimps, especially the younger ones.” Primate Supervisor, Louise Grossfeldt, said.
“They’ve also been very interested in the rope which extends into the visitor area so visitors can test their strength with one of the strongest great ape species.”
Why not contribute to wildlife conservation by doing your Christmas shopping at the Taronga Zoo Shop? The largest range of zoo-related soft toys in Australia is available online or in the shops. Profits go directly to the vital conservation work undertaken by
Taronga Zoo is open 9am-5pm every day of the Christmas School Holidays.
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