We have five Amur tigers, an adult female called Dominika, who was born here in May 2009, and a male named Botzman who arrived in October 2020.
The pair welcomed three cubs in May 2021, two girls and a boy named Nishka, Layla and Aleksander.
Wild populations of Amur tiger are in decline due to habitat loss, poaching, and particularly to meet the demands of the traditional Chinese medicine trade. Here at RZSS, our Amur tigers are part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) which ensures a healthy and genetically diverse population.
Like all the animals in our care our tigers are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.