Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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This Bengal tiger cub was rescued while being trafficked into the United States and placed in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's care.
Animal Care staff took care of him around the clock with plenty of bottle-feedings, playtime, and naps.
But they couldn't teach him how to be a "tiger."
So the Safari Park welcomed a second tiger cub who was being hand-raised at another facility...and they became fast friends.
Now when they aren't sleeping or eating, they're playing and practicing natural tiger behaviors and reminding people the importance of saving endangered tigers and ending wildlife trafficking.
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See the latest update: zoonooz.sandiegozoo.org/2017/11/07/rescued-tiger-cub-and-companion-settle-into-new-home-at-the-san-diego-zoo-safari-park
This Bengal tiger cub was rescued while being trafficked into the United States and placed in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's care.
Animal Care staff took care of him around the clock with plenty of bottle-feedings, playtime, and naps.
But they couldn't teach him how to be a "tiger."
So the Safari Park welcomed a second tiger cub who was being hand-raised at another facility...and they became fast friends.
Now when they aren't sleeping or eating, they're playing and practicing natural tiger behaviors and reminding people the importance of saving endangered tigers and ending wildlife trafficking.
Facebook - facebook.com/sdzsafaripark
Instagram - instagram.com/sdzsafaripark
Twitter - twitter.com/sdzsafaripark
Tumblr - sdzsafaripark.tumblr.com
Pinterest - pinterest.com/sandiegozoo
Snapchat: sandiegozoo
