See the stripy tiger cubs!

Are you absolutely wild about big cats? Be amongst the first to see the gorgeous little Sumatran Tiger cubs – the first ever born at Adelaide Zoo!

Tour the Immersion rainforest before the zoo opens and watch Delilah’s snuggly trio pounce and play as they wake up for the day.

The cubs are growing fast and feisty, often spotted rolling around on mum’s tummy and nibbling her tail. This is your exclusive chance to see the cubs in a small and private group, while supporting the conservation of these beautiful animals. Listen out for their little chuffs and growls!

Ask all your tiger questions as you discover the other amazing animals of Adelaide Zoo! Then finish your adventure with morning tea at Wisteria Café.

Please remember, the cubs are still only little. This is a big adjustment for them so they may get tired and go off for a snooze in the bamboo.

Please note the minimum age for this experience is 6 years.

Highlights of this experience

  • Watch the tiger cubs pounce and play as they explore their new home
  • Finish the morning with the freedom to explore the beautiful botanical surrounds of the zoo

Sumatran Tigers have webbing between their toes, which makes them good swimmers.

The stripe pattern is found on a tiger’s skin and, if shaved, its distinctive pattern would remain.

How your ticket helps our conservation efforts

The Sumatran Tiger is the last surviving subspecies of tiger in Indonesia with only 300 to 500 wild Sumatran Tigers remaining due to habitat destruction and poaching for the illegal wildlife trade.

The destruction of the Sumatran Tiger’s habitat through cultivation into palm oil plantations has seen their range and prey greatly reduce and numbers dwindle to a critically endangered level. As a conservation charity, Zoos SA supports the global transition to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil and works with on-ground conservation groups including Wildlife Asia.

The birth of cubs is a significant moment in conservation of the Sumatran Tigers, and Delilah and Kemabli’s cubs are vital to ensuring strong genetics in the breeding program for the species.

By participating in the Tiger and Friends experience, you are not only supporting the critically-endangered Sumatran Tigers in our care, you’re also helping us raise awareness and funds to safeguard their wild cousins.

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