Overview

• Yuki, a five-year-old Amur tiger brought in through an international breeding programme, gave birth to two cubs on July 29.
• The newborns remain in a sheltered den where keepers observe them continuously via a dedicated cub cam until they emerge.
• A veterinary examination at eight weeks will reveal the cubs’ gender and assess their health before they enter the public paddock.
• Father Makari, a seven-year-old tiger housed nearby, is part of a coordinated effort with the Wildcats Conservation Alliance to bolster the endangered subspecies.
• With fewer than 500 Amur tigers left in the wild and facing poaching and habitat loss, these births underscore the critical role of managed breeding initiatives.