Three Little Tigers Take the Spotlight in Bali Zoo

Punja, Delta, and Gangga

The Bali Zoo in Gianyar welcomes its newest additions to the family. Three female white Bengal tiger cubs have been born in captivity in the said zoo.


According to the zoo’s public relations director, Emma Kristiana Chandra, they named the cubs Punja, Delta, and Gangga.


About 18 days ago, the cubs were born normally and are also growing normally in the care of their mother Kartini who is 9 years old. Each cub was weighed at 4 kilograms each.


“We have not really let zoo visitors know about the births because the cubs are still breast-feeding and are at a delicate stage of their growth. We will make an announcement and let visitors know about the presence of the cubs once they are four months old,” said its zoo veterinarian, I Gusti Agung Rangga Wiradharma.


The keepers of the zoo have noted that Kartini has become more aggressive since after she delivered her three cubs. This is especially seen when people come closer to her premises.


The zoo keepers are doing their best to take care of both the cubs and their mother. From 8 kilograms of red meat given to Kartini a day, they have increased it to 10 kilograms a day already. Furthermore, a supplement of calcium tablets has also been given.


“The cubs are feeding strictly on breast milk,” said the veterinarian.


About the arrival of the new cubs, a tourist named Michelle says “It’s really extraordinary to see such a rare animal”.


There is really a need to watch over these creatures as the Bengal tiger is considered an endangered species with a population of only less than 2,500.


With this news, tourists will not only just be visiting the Bali villas and Bali luxury villas but also the zoo. However, it will also draw more people to the island and will increase the occupants of some Bali villas resort and private villas in Bali.