Conservation of Sumatran tigers
At Hamilton Zoo we have two Sumatran tigers - siblings Mencari and Jaka. We hope in future that we can house more of these animals and breed some tigers as part of the regional breeding programme in order to help contribute to the ongoing survival of this amazing species.
We are building an additional tiger facility so that a new female tiger can be accommodated at the Zoo. The coordinator of the Australasian Sumatran tiger breeding programme has recommended that a 3-year-old female named Sali, should be transferred to Hamilton Zoo from Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.
Sali was born on 11 April 2008 at Perth Zoo. Her name means“steadfast”. Unfortunately she was rejected at birth after the death of her three siblings, which meant Sali faced a future without social interaction. She was flown to Dreamworld’s Tiger Island to be hand reared.
Preliminary plans have been made to import Sali in July 2012. We hope the pitter-patter of little paws may not be far behind!
Helping the conservation of Sumatran tigers in the wild
What is Hamilton Zoo doing?
Hamilton Zoo works in partnership with many other organisations and individuals to support field conservation projects to help endangered animals in the wild, both here in New Zealand, and overseas.
Through its Conservation Fund, Hamilton Zoo supports 21st Century Tiger; an organisation dedicated to making a long-term difference to the future of wild tigers.
Having our own Sumatran tigers at Hamilton Zoo means we feel strongly about this cause!
Hamilton Zoo Conservation Fund is supported by donations, special events and 10% of revenue for animal encounters (Eye2Eye and Face2Face). Without your support, none of this work would be possible - so thank you!
How you can help?
Be an informed consumer:
• Do not buy goods made from endangered species.
• Buy forest friendly products.
• Reduce consumption of palm oil.
• Support a conservation project.
• Spread the word!
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