SUMATRAN TIGERS: Jaya and her two newborn cubs
Jaya, our female Sumatran tiger, is now caring for her litter of two cubs that were born on May 25.
They made their public debut in the Asian Forest Sanctuary on Friday, July 23 and will be in their exhibit every day. But they still need their nap times, so they won't be out all day long. Check back daily for estimated viewing times.
More than 4,500 of you helped us name the cubs, and the winners are Bima and Mali. Bima (the male) means brave, and Mali (the female) means flower.
Learn more about their names and why they fit them so well.
Visit the Zoo today to see this majestic tiger family.
Learn more!
(Photo taken at 8 weeks old. Bima is on the left and Mali is on the right.)
- VIDEO: See tiger cubs, Bima and Mali, play with their mom, Jaya.
- VIDEO: Watch a YouTube video of Jaya and her cubs at just hours old!
- VIDEO: Check out the cubs' national debut on NBC's Today Show.
- Read all about critically-endangered Sumatran tigers.
- Become a fan of the Zoo on facebook for even more adorable photos!
- See even more photos from The News Tribune.
- VIDEO: See more video of the cubs and the announcement of their new names from KING 5 News.
- Come to the zoo TODAY to see live video of Jaya and her cubs growing as family behind the scenes!
