Comments on: Firsts for Tiger Cubs

By: Teresa from Tustin, CA

Teresa from Tustin, CA — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:59:41 +0000

We were at the WAP today and didn’t see the cubs or any tigers for that matter. Are the cubs still going to be on exhibit?

Kym responds: The tiger cubs are on exhibit Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays unless there is an unexpected reason they can’t go out (usch as a medical reason). There is always a tiger on exhibit, but it is a 2 1/2-acre exhibit and the tigers can camouflage well.

By: kaylanna

kaylanna — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:52:17 +0000

I LOVE TIGERS.THEY ARE FUZZY

By: gery katona

gery katona — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:08:48 +0000

The ZSSD bloggers post some excellent photos and everyone would really enjoy seeing larger versions. But when you click on them, they don’t change size. Anyway to improve that?

Moderator’s note: We make them small so the pages load quickly. However, in our What’s New section there are great animal baby images (including our newest tiger cubs) that are much larger!
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/whatsnew/

By: Valeria

Valeria — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:38:48 +0000

All the information about the cubs is very important for me. I´m a keeper of four tigers cubs borned in last december (2008). Could you tell me whats things you use for enrichment in managment areas? I´ve got a lot of very questions about how work with the tigers cubs. If you can please tell where I could find information about this. Thank you very much.
Val

Kymberlee responds: We have found that some easy enrichment items are cardboard boxes, telephone books, paper towel, hay, perfumes and spices, and shredded paper.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:27:48 +0000

WOW! There are so many babies at the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park! There was an african elephant and now tigers… I hope the family of tigers of the Park stay healthy, happy and produce more babies.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:52:09 +0000

We are coming to San Diego this weekend and will be at the zoo on Friday to see the orchids and the Wild Animal Park on Sunday. Will the cubs be on exhibit then?

Moderator’s note: Currently, the cubs are scheduled to be out in the exhibit on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (barring any unforeseen circumstances, of course!). You should be able to see them this weekend. And don’t forget to take a peek at the cheetah cub and rhino calf in the Park’s Animal Care Center and the newborn elephant in the elephant yard with his family!

By: shaquan

shaquan — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:49:20 +0000

Ya Sekayu now lives at the zoo atlanta with many other endangered species. She has had a cub there and living here in atlanta im so happy that shes part of the zoos family along with the for giant pandas and the other tigers ( onne whom could be pregnant) . To the moderator I would like to ask how else are you associated to the Zoo Atlanta I love you both.

Moderator’s note: We work with any zoo that is accredited with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

By: Susan H.

Susan H. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:18:20 +0000

Hello,

At what age does the WAP allow the cubs to go out on exhibit? At 4 months, 6 months???? Would appreciate any info as I am planning a trip to WAP in early March and would love to see the cubs. Thx.

Moderator’s note: We are planning the cubs’ public debut for Friday, March 13.

By: Marie from Yorba Linda

Marie from Yorba Linda — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:15:40 +0000

Kym,

Thanks so much for keeping us updated on these cuuuuute Sumatran tiger cubs.

When do you think the cubs will be on exhibit? Will you wait until the weather is a little warmer? I hope you’ll let us know a few days prior – I want to be there. Where in the Park will we find their exhibit? I’m just full of questions today – as the time gets closer to when I think they might be out, I’m getting excited!

Moderator’s note: We still don’t know when they’ll be ready to make their debut. Our tiger exhibit is located east of the African elephant exhibit.

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:26:15 +0000

Thanks for keeping us updated about your gorgeous Sumatran tiger cubs! Will you be able to weigh them from time to time like you do with the lion cubs and Malayan tiger cubs? If so, please can you include their weights on the blogs about the cubs? I always love knowing big cat cubs’ growth rates, as this is my main area of interest!