by Laura Diaz
Rare Sumatran tiger triplets were born at Flamingo Land Resort Yorkshire. Caravanners are welcome to visit these three darlings at the park!
Flamingo Land Resort Yorkshire announced the birth of critically endangered tiger triplets, as reported by Daily Star.
The rare cub triplets were born on 22 March to mother, Surya, and father, Bawa,. Their birth is quite extraordinary since recent estimates of Sumatran tiger population levels in the wild are a staggeringly low at approximately 400. These precious triplets boost the species’ population by nearly 1%. The zoo veterinarians hope the breeding pair have many more productive years ahead. The measure is part of a worldwide conservation effort to save the species from extinction.
“This is fantastic news for the European Endangered Species Programme and really shows the effectiveness of international collaboration,” commented Zoo Manager Ross Snip on the resort’s website. “The Sumatran tiger could quite easily disappear from the wild within the next few decades, so it is essential that we maintain a captive population in zoos worldwide.”
The wonderfully picturesque Flamingo Land Resort released the cubs into an open enclosure much to the delight of visitors last month and have since proved to be a huge hit. Not only does Flamingo Land contain a zoo and theme park, but it also offers caravanners and motorhomers the option of staying for up to three nights absolutely free; all that’s required is the purchase of a one-off admission ticket, which also includes admission to the onsite leisure complex and entertainment venue, The Club. And with some cuddly tiger cubs thrown in for good measure, who could ask for much more?!
