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GROWING INTO Cahaya

THEIR STRIPES

MALAYAN TIGER CUBS UPDATE

A PROFOUND MOMENT NEARLY ALL PARENTS share is
that of their children leaving home to pursue their own
life’s journey. For human parents, it commonly occurs
as children pursue higher education or move out after
their all-to-brief 18 formative years. The timeline of the
animal world is not so different, though accelerated for
survival’s sake. Such a moment has come for two of the
Malayan Tiger cubs who began their lives not so long
ago at The Braman Motorcars Tiger Habitat at the Palm
Beach Zoo.

Flying from the nest is a necessary step for all, however.
The two female cubs will embark on new adventures at
other Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited
institutions, bringing with them a chance to preserve
their species.

The smart and curious Mawar has already departed to
her new forever home at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan,
KS., while Cahaya will soon follow suit. With luck, they’ll

find and choose mates, and when the time is right, help
add to the global population. In typical young bachelor
fashion, Triton—the sole male cub—will remain home
with his mother Api and father Kadar but it’s unlikely
anyone will hold that against him.

As with parents who find the silver lining in their own

empty nests, home renovations are now on the docket
with the addition of a third tiger habitat. Next year,
the addition will be completed, providing the three
remaining tigers full access to interesting and enriching
outdoor environments. Unique from the other two
sections, this new portion will present a cool forest feel—
complete with climbing elements and treetop paths. To learn more about the Malayan Tiger habitat and conservation efforts,
visit PalmBeachZoo.org.

Api
Naturally, its current working name is Tiger Forest. Ultimately,
Tiger Forest will provide more room to roam, and an even better
overall quality of life.

Large glass panels will also be installed as part of the habitat,
making it far easier to survey the big cats, and have true nose-to-
whisker experiences. Visitors will have the chance to literally stand
next to one of the tigers, making for one incredible photo op! It’s one
more way the Palm Beach Zoo continues to pursue its mission to
inspire the local and global communities to learn more and care for

these magnificent animals.

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