Help us Help Them: Tiger Conservation at the Palm Beach Zoo

What you Should Know about Tigers

• Tigers are endangered and numbers in the wild are declining.
• The wild tiger population has decreased by 95% over the last century.
• The habitat/range area for wild tigers has decreased by 40% in the last decade.
• 3 subspecies of tiger are already extinct:  Bali, Javan, and Caspian.
• 6 subspecies are still living:  Malayan, Amur, Bengal, Indochinese, South China, and Sumatran. (The Palm Beach Zoo now houses three Malayan tigers.)
• It is estimated that less than 3,200 tigers of all subspecies are living in the wild.
• There may be as few as 350 Malayan tigers remaining in the wild.
• Poaching and habitat loss are the largest threats to tigers in the wild.
• Even in India, a recent government census suggests there may be as few as 1,400 tigers left.

How You Can Help

Support the Tiger Fund at the Palm Beach Zoo

You can participate in tiger conservation by supporting the Palm Beach Zoo Tiger Fund. With your help, the Palm Beach community can save this endangered species from extinction.  Captive breeding of rare tigers is one important step in ensuring their survival. Money raised will be used to achieve these priorities: Expansion and Upgrade of the Tiger Falls Exhibit:

• The Palm Beach Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) Species Survival Plan for tigers.
• Improved space for Mata and Berapi, our breeding pair of Malayan tigers
• Habitat upgrades to accommodate anticipated Malayan tiger cubs
• Improved graphics to educate visitors about tiger conservation
• Goal - $1 Million

Partnership with Panthera’s “Tigers Forever” project:

• “Tigers Forever” is a collaborative partnership between Panthera, The Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Palm Beach Zoo.
• The goal is to increase tiger numbers by 50% at key sites within ten years.
• The Palm Beach Zoo is Panthera’s principal zoo partner
• Read the Panthera Press Release

Click here to make a gift to the Palm Beach Zoo Tiger Fund.

Become a Member of the Palm Beach Zoo Big Cat Society.

• The Big Cat Society is a group of dedicated people who support the zoo's big cat conservation programs. It is a meaningful way for individuals and corporations to be connected to the Palm Beach Zoo. Big Cats enthusiastically support our core mission of wildlife conservation, education, and animal welfare. The society is a great way to meet new friends and have fun as a genuine zoo insider.
• Special Big Cat programs include "An Evening with the President," VIP invitations to the annual Conservation Leadership Lecture, exhibit previews, dedications, the zoo's annual black tie fundraiser plus Big Cat Society Tiger Tales E-Newsletters.
• Big Cat: $1,000 - Includes all benefits of family membership plus 2 guests with each visit, 5 single use guest passes, a 10% discount on Zoo gift shop and a 10% discount on food & beverages at the Tropics Café.
• VIP invitations to exhibit previews, dedications, a behind-the-scenes tour for up to 6 people, special events, lectures, and the zoo's annual black tie fundraiser as well as exclusive Big Cat Society events throughout the year.
• Corporate Big Cat: $5,000 - A special donor level for individuals, corporations, and foundations wishing to play a key role in advancing the conservation work of the Palm Beach Zoo. Includes all Big Cat membership benefits.

Click here to join the Big Cat Society

Where have all the tigers gone?

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