Critically Endangered Tiger Cub Is a First for Zoo Miami
November 28, 2015
Zoo Miami is excited to announce the birth of a critically endangered Sumatran Tiger!
The single male cub was born on Saturday, November 14th and has been in seclusion with his mother since that time. Because this is the first birth for the 4 year old female named “Leeloo,” extra precautions are being taken to isolate and protect mother and cub in hopes that a strong bond can be established. During the next several weeks, it will remain isolated with its mother in a secluded den with little or no contact from staff. This is the first Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami and only the fourth born in the United States in 2015. There are only 70 Sumatran Tigers living in U.S. zoos.
Photo credit: Ivy Brower