I had the fun privilege of talking to Telena, who shares just what it’s like to work with these beautiful creatures, how unique each one can be, and how she ended up working with them at the Point Defiance Zoo.
Find out what they’re doing to keep tigers off the endangered species list. Click PLAY for a birds-eye view into this fascinating world!
Fun Facts:
- The 286-pound male tiger arrived in December from Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center.
- There are only about 72 Sumatran tigers living in accredited North American zoos.
- Sumatran tigers are critically endangered in the wild, with only about 400 to 500 remaining on their native Indonesian island of Sumatra.
- Point Defiance Zoo is a national leader in conserving wild Sumatran tigers and other endangered species.
- Guests can meet Sanjiv in the zoo’s Asian Forest Sanctuary.
Catch hope & encouragement with Erica on weekday mornings from 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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