A new chapter has begun in the life of the male Sumatran tiger born at our Zoo. Almost two years old, the young tiger has moved to the Netherlands as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP). The decision was made by the species coordinator based on the genetic management goals of the international breeding programme.
Following ten years of carefully planned breeding efforts and close cooperation among European zoos, we have successfully bred one of the world’s rarest tiger subspecies.
Harun was born at our Zoo in December 2024, the offspring of Gio and Sabah.
But why does a tiger need to move to another zoo?
The aim of the EEP is to maintain a genetically diverse and viable population of animals kept in European zoos over the long term. Species coordinators keep detailed records of each animal’s lineage and, based on this information, determine which individuals should move to which institutions and when they should take part in the breeding programme. Harun’s new home is another important part of this international conservation effort.
Did you know?
The Sumatran tiger is critically endangered in the wild and is found exclusively on the island of Sumatra. Its wild population is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, declining prey populations, and human–tiger conflict.
Take a look at the moments of Harun’s journey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuRsXbPfdRQ
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