We are starting the Year of the Tiger by announcing the newest member to The Big Cat Sanctuary family, Kirana, a retired 15-year-old Sumatran tiger who has joined us from Chester Zoo.
Kirana has been an important member of the international breeding programme for Sumatran tigers, successfully producing cubs in 2011, 2013 and 2015. She has played a vital part in the protection of the critically endangered Sumatran tiger species and will be living out her retirement years at The Big Cat Sanctuary.
The name Kirana is of Indonesian origin and means beautiful sunbeam, a fitting name for such a stunning tiger. Age is simply just a number for Kirana, and she is known to enjoy pole-feeds during her time at Chester Zoo which the keeping team at the Sanctuary will continue to provide for her!
Her arrival was seamless, and she was safely let into her den on the afternoon of 20th January. Kirana has found a new favourite spot which is inside her cave where she has been seen curled up keeping herself nice and comfy. As expected, Kirana is taking a little bit of time to adjust, but we are sure that after a few more weeks she will be more settled in her new home.
This year will be very important for the Sanctuary, as not only has Kirana joined our other tigers on-site; Puna, Amasia and Baikal but we will be raising awareness for tigers around the world for Year of the Tiger. Tigers are an iconic species and an important member of the cat family. Historically, over the years at the Sanctuary, we have helped to participate in European Endangered Species Breeding Programme to help protect Amur tigers and Sumatran tigers. These gorgeous creatures have helped to build up the Sanctuary’s image and represent us even in our logo.
We have many projects this year to support our conservation efforts and it is with your help and support we are able to do this, so thank you.
March 22, 2024
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The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
