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AMUR TIGER CUB BEING INTRODUCED TO ASIAN CAT EXHIBIT
The Amur Tiger cub born in July 2009 at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History is slowly being introduced to the Asian Cat exhibit where the public can meet her.
With her zookeepers, she is becoming acquainted with her surroundings beyond the Zoo’s vet building, where she now lives. In addition, “Callie” is becoming familiar with the Zoo’s big cat holding building and is gradually meeting the other big cats.
“It has been so fun to watch Callie grow and develop from a tiny infant into a curious cub so eager to discover her surroundings,” said Elizabeth A. Whealy, President and CEO of the Great Plains Zoo. “There has been so much interest in Callie, and we are excited for the public to be able to meet her.”
The Amur Tiger cub now weighs over 30 pounds. Her daily feedings have been reduced to twice a day. Callie now consumes 20 ounces of formula and 35 ounces of canned feline diet daily.
Amur Tigers are extremely endangered, with fewer than 400 surviving in the wild. There are only 133 Amur Tigers in captivity in Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) accredited zoos in the country. Callie is one of just four surviving Amur Tiger cubs born in U.S. zoos this year.
The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with gates closing at 4:00 p.m. Visit the Zoo online at www.greatzoo.org or call 605-367-7003 for more information about the Zoo and Museum.
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The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a greater understanding of our natural world through education, conservation, recreation and discovery. The Great Plains Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) – a leader in wildlife conservation. Fewer than 10% of American zoos and aquariums have met the high standards for AZA accreditation.
Last Update:Monday, November 02, 2009 at 15:23:17
