North American Sumatran Tiger Population

Haley said:
Does anyone have any info on Woodland Park Zoo's former Sumatran tigers? I am aware that they were held until 2012, and had a decently successful breeding program.
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I have some info:

Their last female was Jojo who died in August 2012. She was 20 at the time. She arrived back in 2001 from Memphis and produced five cubs with her mate (Rakata).

2002- 0.1 Jaya (died at Point Defiance 2016), 0.1 Suriya (died at Phoenix in 2019).
2004- 1.0 Manis (died at Dallas in 2022), 1.0 Langka (died at the Safari Park in 2019)
2006- 0.1 Hadiah (now at Dallas)

Rakata died in February 2012.

They have descendants through their oldest two daughters (Jaya and Suriya).
 
Jambo said:
I have some info:

Their last female was Jojo who died in August 2012. She was 20 at the time. She arrived back in 2001 from Memphis and produced five cubs with her mate (Rakata).

2002- 0.1 Jaya (died at Point Defiance 2016), 0.1 Suriya (died at Phoenix in 2019).
2004- 1.0 Manis (died at Dallas in 2022), 1.0 Langka (died at the Safari Park in 2019)
2006- 0.1 Hadiah (now at Dallas)

Rakata died in February 2012.

They have descendants through their oldest two daughters (Jaya and Suriya).
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Some more information:

Jojo was born on March 15th, 1992 at Smithsonian National Zoo to Riau and Kerinci, and she has a number of surviving relatives through her numerous full and half-siblings.

Her daughter Jaya has a surviving son (Dumai at Wildlife Safari) and three surviving daughters (Kali and Indah at Point Defiance as well as Dari at Phoenix). Dumai has a total of 1.3 cubs born in two seperate litters in July 2021 and October 2022, and while none of his sisters have any cubs at the moment, they all have breeding recommendations.

Jaya's littermate and sister, Suriya, had her only litter of cubs (1.3) in July 2011 at Oklahoma City Zoo. Her three daughters - Leeloo, Lola, and Lucy (renamed Dorcas) - are all still alive and have each given birth to two litters of cubs.

Rakata and Jojo's three youngest cubs - Manis, Langka, and Hadiah - have all been paired for breeding in the past but none of them were successful unfortunately.
 
 
Memphis - Gusti and Dari are first-time parents to two cubs born on May 5th. First cubs at Memphis in over 25 years!!!

Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "“We are thrilled to announce the birth of these two Sumatran tiger cubs – a critically endangered species. The symbol of the tiger is synonymous with pride and community here in Memphis, and I have no doubt the city will join us in the celebration of these significant births.” Courtney Janney, Chief Zoological Officer Dari, our female Sumatran tiger, gave birth to two cubs on the evening of May 5th, 2023. Dari is seven years old, and Gusti, our male tiger, is four. Sumatran tigers are one of the most critically endangered subspecies of tigers. The last time Memphis Zoo had tiger cubs was over 25 years ago, in April of 1998. Memphis Zoo has previously celebrated seven tiger cub births on grounds. The two Sumatran tigers born in 1998 were the first Sumatran tigers born at Memphis Zoo, and the mother of those cubs is Dari’s grandmother. At one time, there were nine subspecies of tigers on the planet, and that number is now down to six due to habitat loss and poaching. The Sumatran tiger is in dire need of assistance. Memphis Zoo is honored to play a part in increasing the Sumatran tiger population in zoos at such a pivotal point in their conservation story. Dan Dembiec, West Zone Curator, states, “As the last of the island tigers, preserving Sumatran tigers is critically important. Sumatran tigers are managed collaboratively in breeding programs by accredited zoos globally. So, the birth of tiger cubs here at the Memphis Zoo is a milestone with a worldwide impact.” Stay Tuned because we have more tiger content to share with you throughout the day! It's a Tiger Takeover! #memphiszoo #tigertakeover #tigercubs #sumatrantigers"
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The Memphis cubs officially have names! The male is "Nakal" and female is "Suci".

Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "Allow us to formally introduce you to… NAKAL and SUCI! This contest was EXTREMELY close with Nakal and Suci winning by .1% and almost 9,000 total votes submitted! A big thank you to everyone who participated in the naming contest! Now that we know their names, we are happy to share with you even more about their personalities and how spunky these two truly are. Suci [soo-chi], the female, is much more laid back and chill. She doesn’t let anything freak her out too much, and she’s content to hang out with mom and brother. She’s going to be a momma Dari carbon-copy. Nakal [nuh-khal], the male, is much more feisty like his dad, Gusti! He has been spending a lot of time causing trouble, even attacking mom’s tail during the training session with her keepers. He’s also more adventurous and is the first and only cub to try eating meat. Although he doesn’t have a taste for it yet, it demonstrates he’s open to try new things! The journey with Nakal and Suci is only beginning. We have a lot in store and exciting things to share about them as they grow. International Tiger Day is later this month and the cubs are soon approaching the day when they’ll go on-exhibit to meet you all officially. Until then, you can keep up with them daily on our social medias or Cub Cam Livestream! Keeper Taylor #memzoocubs #tigers #tigercubs #cubs #love #animals #bigcats #cats #tiger #memphiszoo #baby"
 
Via an email, 2 cubs were born to mother Diana and father Dumai at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on July 13th! First cubs at the park since 2016, Diana being a first time mom as well.
 
Julio C Castro said:
Via an email, 2 cubs were born to mother Diana and father Dumai at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on July 13th! First cubs at the park since 2016, Diana being a first time mom as well.
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Per the Press Release, the cubs (a male and a female) were born on July 12th, so either their email or their Press Release is incorrect as far as when the cubs were born:

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Celebrates the Birth of Two Sumatran Tiger Cubs at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park— Just in Time for Global Tiger Day, July 29
 
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Today Jacksonville Zoo announced the sudden passing of Lucy:

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to report the sudden death of Lucy, a beloved 12-year-old Sumatran tiger. Lucy's unexpected passing has left the entire Zoo community heartbroken. As one of the first tigers to reside in our award-winning Land of the Tiger habitat after opening in 2013, she captivated visitors with her majestic presence. Her loss is felt deeply by both staff and guests alike. “Lucy was not just a tiger but a cherished member of our Zoo family. Her playful nature made her a favorite among our guests,” said Kelly Rouillard, Director of Marketing. “Our dedicated team of medical experts provided her with the best care throughout her time with us, and we are devastated by her sudden loss.” Lucy had a complicated health history. Thanks to joint efforts between hospital and animal care teams, along with countless hours of successful treatment attempts from care specialists, she would bounce back from many rounds of illness. A necropsy exam revealed signs of sepsis, or bloodborne infection, as the likely cause of death. She raised two litters of healthy cubs, including Kinleigh Rose, Rocky and Jaggar. She was a dedicated mom, allowing her cubs to jump and play all over her. At times, Lucy could be very stoic and seemingly serious, but she was also a very playful tiger. Visitors could often see her lying alongside the pool with her head held high or taking a nap on a tree branch while lying on her back with her feet in the air. The smallest of the tiger subspecies, Sumatran tigers are native to the isolated Indonesian island of Sumatra and are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN red list. They face numerous threats, including habitat loss and human-to-wildlife conflict. Loss of prey animals because of deforestation is also having a negative effect on the remaining Sumatran tiger population. There are estimated to be less than 600 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, many of which live in national parks and other protected areas."
 
The San Diego Safari Park cubs have names! The female is Puteri and the male is Hutan.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Instagram: "Paws the name games and get to know Puteri and Hutan Wildlife care specialists describe Puteri, whose name means "princess" in Malay, as a confident female with thick stripes across the crown of her head and dark shoulders. Hutan, whose name means "forest" in Malay, is distinguished by the arrow-shaped markings on his forehead that point down toward his tail. He tends to observe his environment watchfully, but is becoming more playful each day. The Sumatran tiger twosome is vital to the recovery of this critically endangered species and is a result of a breeding recommendation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan which aims to maintain genetic diversity amongst assurance populations nationwide. Diana and her cubs are expected to remain in their den for several more weeks until they are ready to explore Tiger Trail together. #sumatrantiger #oceaneyes #savingspecies #sdzsafaripark"
 
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