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Thomas and Conrad, Sumatran tiger brothers, were among the first residents of Tiger Trail and wowed visitors with their gorgeous good looks and playful personalities. They were young enough to get along and share a territory, as were sisters Joanne and Majel. Adult female Delta and adult male Teddy had their own spaces and alone time to prowl and lay in the sun.
Tiger Trail was lushly landscaped and built in an area with mature trees to represent an Indonesian forest. A waterfall, running stream, and pools (all of recirculated, recycled water) all invited splashing, swimming, and soaking for the tigers—cats that actually LIKE water!
The rustic design of Tiger Trail invited Safari Park visitors into the world of both the animals and the people that live in the Indonesian forest habitat. The success of this immersive experience won the San Diego Zoo Safari Park the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums' 2014 award for best exhibit design.
Up close experiences with the tigers provided visitors with a sense of connection, and conservation themes and messages throughout Tiger Trail emphasized the importance of helping to save this critically endangered species.
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2014

End Extinction 2007 - 2016
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