Tiger Cubs Open to Public at Bronx Zoo

Three Amur tiger cubs made their debut at the Bronx Zoo on Wednesday. The cubs, two females and one male, will be on exhibit with their mother Katharina at Tiger Mountain intermittently for the first few weeks. The tigers, now 45 pounds, are also known as Siberian tigers.

“The birth of a rare species like Amur tigers is always an exciting time at the Bronx Zoo,” said Jim Breheny, Bronx Zoo director. “The cubs will play a vital role as representatives for their wild relatives—inspiring zoo visitors to learn more about the threats these majestic animals face in the wild and what we can do to protect them.”

The global tiger population has dropped 97 percent in the last 100 years, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Only about 3,200 tigers remain in the wild, in just 10 different countries (previously 30 countries)—1,000 of which are breeding-aged females.

Male Amur tigers are the world’s largest cat, and can grow up to weigh 650 pounds. The species is found in Russia’s Far East and northeastern China.

To celebrate the trio of baby tigers, the zoo is taking $3 off the online purchase of Total Experience Tickets.