Tiger Island (Dreamworld)
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Tiger Island is wildlife attraction at the Dreamworld
amusement park
on the Gold Coast
, Queensland
, Australia
. In 2010, the area was home to twelve tigers and two cougars. The exhibit is home to both the Bengal
and Sumatran
tiger species.
Tiger Presentations are performed twice daily in the main exhibit. Guests can watch as the tigers perform many natural behaviours which showcase their agility. Throughout the presentation the tigers climb 20 feet (6.1 m) trees and jump up to 10 feet (3 m) into the air.
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a large theme park situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is currently Australia's largest theme park with over 27 rides including 4 roller coasters. The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kid's World, Wiggles World, Gold Rush Country, Rocky Hollow, Tiger...
amusement park
Amusement park
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on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. In 2010, the area was home to twelve tigers and two cougars. The exhibit is home to both the Bengal
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal tiger is a tiger subspecies native to the Indian subcontinent that in 2010 has been classified as endangered by IUCN...
and Sumatran
Sumatran Tiger
The Sumatran tiger is a tiger subspecies that inhabits the Indonesian island of Sumatra and has been classified as critically endangered by IUCN in 2008 as the population is projected at 176 to 271 mature individuals, with no subpopulation having an effective population size larger than 50...
tiger species.
History
Tiger Island opened in 1995 as one of only two interactive tiger exhibits in the world. The exhibit featured various locations for the tigers to live, swim and play. Just three years later in October 1998, Dreamworld welcomed their first litter of four Bengal Tiger cubs consisting of Rama, Sita, Sultan and Taj. In 2007, the first litter of Sumatran tiger cubs were born featuring Indah and Rahni. A nursery and smaller tiger enclosure were constructed to showcase the younger tigers before being released into the main exhibit.Tigers
| Name | Species | Date of Birth | Sex | Colour | Weight | Other Information | Meaning of name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaya | Sumatran | 9th June 2008 |  |
Golden with dark stripes | 70 kilograms (154.3 lb) | Jaya was born with two sisters Shanti and Ndari. | Victory | |
| Kato | Bengal | 24th October 2001 |  |
Golden with dark stripes | 160 kilograms (352.7 lb) | Born in a wildlife park in Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... and was transferred less than a month later. |
Pure | |
| Mohan | Bengal | 2nd November 1994 | |
White with light stripes | 180 kilograms (396.8 lb) | Mohan was born in the United States before being transferred to Dreamworld for the opening of Tiger Island. | Charming | |
| Ndari | Sumatran | 9th June 2008 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 70 kilograms (154.3 lb) | Ndari was born with two sisters Shanti and Jaya. | Full moon | |
| Rahni | Sumatran | 31st March 2007 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 80 kilograms (176.4 lb) | One of the first litter of Sumatran tiger cubs born at Dreamworld. Her father is Raja. | Brave | |
| Raja | Sumatran | 25th December 2003 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 110 kilograms (242.5 lb) | Due to not being hand-raised, Raja cannot be handled by Tiger Island staff and lives in a purpose build exhibit in the back of house. | King | |
| Rama | Bengal | 23rd October 1998 | |
Golden with light stripes | 180 kilograms (396.8 lb) | Son of Mohan and brother to Sultan, Sita and Taj. | Kindly God | |
| Sali | Sumatran | 11th April 2008 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 70 kilograms (154.3 lb) | Born in captivity at Perth Zoo Perth Zoo The Perth Zoo is a zoo that opened in 1898 in South Perth, Western Australia. As of January 2011, it is home to 1258 animals of 164 species and includes an extensive botanical collection.... . |
Steadfast | |
| Shanti | Sumatran | 9th June 2008 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 70 kilograms (154.3 lb) | Shanti was born with two sisters Jaya and Ndari. | Inner Peace | |
| Sita | Bengal | 23rd October 1998 | |
Golden with light stripes | 135 kilograms (297.6 lb) | Daughter of Mohan and sister to Rama, Sultan and Taj. | Goddess of the Land | |
| Sultan | Bengal | 23rd October 1998 | |
Golden with dark stripes | 200 kilograms (440.9 lb) | Son of Mohan and brother to Rama, Sita and Taj. | Ruler | |
| Taj | Bengal | 23rd October 1998 | |
White with light stripes | 195 kilograms (429.9 lb) | Son of Mohan and brother to Rama, Sita and Sultan. | Crown |
Cougars
| Name | Meaning of name | Date of Birth | Sex | Colour | Weight | Other Information | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inca | Abundance | 4th July 1995 | |
Fawn | Between 35 kilograms (77.2 lb) and 40 kilograms (88.2 lb). | Born in New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales... and moved to Dreamworld three weeks after birth with her sister Sierra. |
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| Sierra | Mountains | 4th July 1995 | |
Fawn | Between 35 kilograms (77.2 lb) and 40 kilograms (88.2 lb). | Born in New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales... and moved to Dreamworld three weeks after birth with her sister Inca. |
Tiger Presentations