A happy announcement of the birth of tigers at the zoo.
The Zoo is proud to announce the birth of three Malayan tiger cubs born early this morning to Asmara, an eight year old tiger born at the Little Rock Zoo. Mom and cubs are doing well according to zoo staff.
Asmara gave birth in an indoor denning area prepared for her by zoo staff and will stay indoors with her cubs for a few months while she tends to them. Guests can still see the cub’s father, Jaya, in the outdoor tiger habitat.
The birth of the cubs comes at the recommendation of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Malayan tigers are one of the most critically endangered animals in the world with less than 200 estimated to be living in the wild. There were only 52 Malayan tigers living in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) before the birth of Little Rock Zoo’s three cubs making this birth a significant addition to the conservation of the species.