These additions bring joy to the zoo’s diverse community of over 10,000 animals representing 720 species.
On June 1st, first-time mom Talya, aged 9, gave birth to two tiger cubs, with Titań, aged 4, as the father.
The dedicated animal caretakers and veterinary staff at the Toledo Zoo played crucial roles in ensuring a successful birth, and both the cubs and their mothers are thriving.
Jeff Sailer, President & CEO of the Toledo Zoo, expressed his excitement: “I cannot wait for all of you in our community to get the chance to see these wonderful new tiger cubs. There are so few tigers left in the world that the birth of these cubs greatly benefits the population of these endangered species.”
The Amur tiger, also known as the Siberian tiger, is a subspecies native to the Russian Far East and Northeast China.
In the 20th century, extensive hunting pushed the species to extinction, with only 50 individuals remaining in the wild.
However, thanks to intensive conservation efforts, their population has rebounded to 480–540 individuals in the Russian Far East as of 2015, including 100 cubs.
Given the endangered status of the Siberian tiger, the birth of two tiger cubs at the Toledo Zoo holds significant conservation value.
One month after their birth, the cubs were officially named Alexei and Rory and grew bigger and stronger daily.
Visitors can now observe these adorable furry babies in their enclosure, making a trip to the Toledo Zoo an exciting opportunity to connect with wildlife conservation efforts.
