VIDEO - Sumatran tiger cubs can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek

Dec 14, 2017 in "Maharajah Jungle Trek"

Sumatran tiger cubs
Posted: Thursday December 14, 2017 12:15pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Anala and Jeda, the first Sumatran tiger cubs to be born at Disney's Animal Kingdom can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

The nearly four-month-old cubs are slowly being introduced into their habitat.

Sumatran tigers are a critically endangered species with fewer than 500 left in the wild. The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) is working with groups like the Wildlife Conservation Society on its Reverse the Decline initiative to develop strategies for saving these majestic animals.

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sammygeneFeb 16, 2018

They are SOO cute!!! I'm going in mid April, so I can't wait to see them :)

Captain BarbossaFeb 11, 2018

Great shots!! I'm hoping to see them in May!

RiderFeb 11, 2018

More tiger pictures from today. They are now almost six months old and about 50 lbs. They are growing quick but will still stick with their mom for at least 2 years. If you are visiting and want to see them it's still best to go early. Although they are staying on exihbit longer now they still don't spend all day out. Today they went in around 3pm.

RSoxNo1Dec 18, 2017

Great photos, thank you for sharing.

Simba's MomDec 17, 2017

Can't wait to see them when we go in late April. And thanks for the tip about morning. Although by then they may be out longer, I'm planning a morning trip (or two) just in case.

MisterPenguinDec 16, 2017

Here's the B-roll of the cubs in case you want to add a score of "Eye of the Tiger". http://wdwnews.com/videos/2017/12/14/b-roll-tiger-cubs-debut-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

bclaneDec 16, 2017

:jawdrop: Disney should have covered up the mother before allowing her to nurse her baby in public. Don’t they know there might be children present!!! j/k. :hilarious: They look so cute I can’t wait to see them next week. Just adorable!!!

ThemeParkJunkeeDec 16, 2017

Thank you for posting your photos @Rider. Their markings are beautiful! As you can tell, I don't post a lot but had to say something about your pics.

MinnieM123Dec 16, 2017

Splendid photos! Thank you for sharing--what beautiful animals they are.

LAKid53Dec 16, 2017

Thanks @Rider for the photos! We'll be there in a few weeks and I'm looking forward to seeing the cubs.

RiderDec 16, 2017

I got to see the cubs today! If you go just know that they are currently not out all day. Usually they will only be out in the morning and then go back in around noon. But when they are out they are super active and exploring their environment. They love to climb trees and run around (much to mom's grief) but they get tired out pretty quick and need to nap. 250712 250713 250714 250715 More images of them (in full size) on my Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cchard/albums/72157661096657218

hokielutzDec 15, 2017

Guess I will have to wait until my February trip to see these two. Hopefully they won't be too grown up by then.

beachlover4444Dec 15, 2017

They are adorable can’t wait to see them in January

LAKid53Dec 14, 2017

If only Disney had a breeding pair of cheetahs.