Sumatran Tiger Cubs Now on Exhibit at Nashville Zoo

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Nashville Zoo is excited to announce that three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs can now be seen in the Zoo’s Tiger Crossroads habitat. Starting today, the three cubs (Bulan, Zara and Kirana) will be exploring their habitat daily from 9 am until noon.  The habitat space is a new area for the cubs, and they will gradually become more comfortable with it over the next couple of months. Zoo guests may periodically see zookeepers inside the exhibit making adjustments while the cubs are behind the scenes. Weather and animal care factors may prevent the cubs from being outside. After noon, Felix (dad) will be in the Tiger Crossroads habitat for guests to see. The cubs time outside may increase as they acclimate to their new surroundings. Guests are encouraged to call or check the Zoo’s website in advance to check on tiger cub availability.& Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sondaica) are the only surviving tiger species native to the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. They are considered critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with only 400-600 left in the wild. The expansion of palm oil and acacia plantations have decimated the species’ native...