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FOR YEARS, many of the more than
has matched her with Kadar.
360,000 annual visitors to the Palm Having three living examples of one
Beach Zoo at Dreher Park have admired of the most endangered species in
the beautiful yet poised ferocity of one the world right in our backyard is
of the three awe-inspiring residents– certainly an excitement of a different
Api, our cover model, Berisi to the left, stripe. Guests can marvel at their
and resident male Kadar–sauntering majesty from as little as three feet
through the 13,000 square foot Malayan away. It’s a breathtaking experience—
Tiger habitat. one that inspires a desire to do
whatever possible to preserve these
Since 2014, Braman Motorcars has animals and their way of life for
been the corporate steward of the generations to come.
Zoo’s Malayan Tiger habitat. Over the
past half decade, the partnership’s Fortunately, each and every visitor
focus has been on doing real, tangible contributes simply by showing up.
good for these magnificent creatures. As a non-profit entity, a dollar of
This support has aided the Zoo’s goal every ticket sold at the Zoo’s entry
of training the hunting techniques goes directly to conservation efforts.
and other natural instincts that Braman does our part by hosting
will prove essential on the occasion numerous Club Braman events at the
they’re re-released. Zoo, where members enjoy free entry,
courtesy of Braman Motorcars.
The World Wildlife Fund has
estimated there may be fewer Ferocity will always carry a somewhat
than 340 wild Malayan Tigers left, inexplicable allure. However, even the
numbering less than those currently swiftest of today’s sports cars will be
found in AZA (Association of Zoos and surpassed by an improved version at
Aquariums) accredited zoos. Without some point in the future. The Malayan
concentrated conservation efforts to Tiger—and indeed, all species in
preserve their unique genetics, this danger of being decimated—don’t
species could disappear forever. enjoy the same certainty. The
opportunity to simultaneously
As can be expected, the birth of cherish one of the rarest predators
a Malayan tigers is a rare and on the planet and redirect the course
celebrated event. In 2011, Api’s mom of their destiny is not one to be taken
Berapi gave birth to three of the five lightly. The Palm Beach Zoo and
cubs born at accredited zoos that Braman Motorcars encourage you and
year. In a continued effort to raise your family to visit today.
these birth rates, a new male named
Hati was brought to the zoo in 2016. To learn more about upcoming Club
In February of 2017 however, Berapi’s Braman events at the Palm Beach Zoo,
three cubs were stillborn. In March visit ClubBraman.com.
2018, Berapi died of kidney failure.
To learn more about the Palm Beach
Happily, Berapi’s daughter Api is set Zoo, visit PalmBeachZoo.org.
to carry on her Mom’s legacy. The Zoo
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