Malayan Tiger Cub Born

In honor of International Tiger Day, we are excited to announce the birth of a female Malayan tiger cub! This birth is a major milestone for the conservation of this endangered species. The cub was born on July 11, 2021, to mother Ava and father Tahan through Tulsa Zoo’s ongoing participation in the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). This program works to ensure a sustainable population of these animals in our care. Malayan Tigers are native to the Malay Peninsula, and are the national animal of Malaysia, but there are fewer than 250 in the wild due to threats such as habitat loss and poaching.