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The critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub that was born at Zoo Miami on Sept. 6 now is being given limited access to the outdoor habitat under the wtchful eye of her ther, Leeloo.
After several weeks of bonding with her mother and after passing her recent swim test, the yet unnamed cub has begun to have access to the Sumatran tiger habitat to experience the sights and smells of what will eventually be her home.
Zoo staff now are providing mother and cub access from their den between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day, weather permitting. This will continue daily until staff feels confident that mother and cub can navigate the habitat without incident. Mother and cub will be closely monitored throughout the access periods.
It will be up to the individual animals as to whether they come out of the denning area into public view. During the first two days, Leeloo has ventured out onto the habitat for short periods of time, but the cub only has come to the entry doorway of the Tiger Temple where she has explored the area immediately surrounding the doorway without going out into the habitat, giving short but precious viewing opportunities to the public.
Each day she has demonstrated greater bravery in making herself visible and staff feels optimistic that she will soon be venturing out into the habitat itself to explore and provide excellent public viewing opportunities. The public is invited to come and see if they can catch a glimpse of this precious new life as she prepares to discover her new world.
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