White Tigers and Lions Currently in Captivity

Tapirus Lar said:
In zome zoos which have only one white tiger, they are Bred with normal orange Bengals, resulting in normal colored cubs being bred. Occasionally however a white cub is born.

Usually zoos that have tigers (in talking about India) they usually have more than 5 of them, including a few whites
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Another thing of note is, that from what I have seen the interest in white tigers doesn't seem to be as high in India as it is in Europe or North America from the general public who view them as the same as orange tigers. This might be why there isn't as high a demand to breed white tigers specifically there.
 
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation announced this morning that they now have a four-month old white lion cub. Not sure where this one is from, since prior to this to my understanding they only had a single non-white lioness.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3156369797833041

The zoo also has a white tiger, and while not strictly relevant to this thread it may also be of interest that they have a golden tabby tiger and a black jaguar as well.
 
lifelonglionlover said:
White Lions


France

Zoo de La Flèche (France) - 1.1 Yôko, Nikita
Zoo d'Amnéville (France) - 1.1 Bouba, Malindi
Parc animalier de Casteil (France) - 1.1 Mawi, Sana
Zoo de Beauval (France) - 0.1 Anouchka
Zoo de Jurques (France) - 1.1 Bamako, Jaya
Parcs Zoologiques Lumigny (France) - 1.2 Tankwa, Sireni, Sabi
Les Terres de Nataé (France) - 1.1 Limpopo, Serengeti
La Tanière - Zoo Refuge (France) - 2.0 (rescues) Mike, Nike, Zeus (cub), (possibly more)
Refuge de l'Arche (France) - 1.0 Safran (rescue)
Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon (France) - ?.?


Germany

Zoo Magdeburg (Germany) - 1.1 Madiba, Kiara
Neunkircher Zoo (Germany) - 2.0 Tajo, Amari
Eifel Zoo (Germany) - 1.0 Miki
Tierpark Gera (Germany) - 1.2 Mufassa, Mali, Sari
Filmtier Park (Germany) - 1.1 Jambo, Snowy
Zoo Aschersleben (Germany) - 1.0 Sambesi
Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen (Germany) - ?.?

Australia

National Zoo Canberra (Australia) - 1.1 Jake, Mishka
Mogo Wildlife Park (Australia) - 1.2 Mafuta, Mnandi, Snow
ZooDoo Zoo Tasmania (Australia) - 1.0 Bakari
Tasmania Zoo (Australia) - 3.0 Megalou, Timba, Narky
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park (Australia) - 1.1 Kovu, Nala
Altina Wildlife Park (Australia) - 2.2 Holden, Kimba, Neferity, Elsa
Darling Downs Zoo (Australia) - 2.2 Shaka, Kwanza, Shenzi, Michiana
Shoalhaven Zoo (Australia) - 2.2 Jabari, Kibwana, Jaja, Gimbya
Mansfield Zoo (Australia) - 2.0 Djuma, Matimba
Crocodylus Park (Australia) - 2.0 Zuri, Araali


United Kingdom

Hertfordshire Zoo (United Kingdom) - 1.2 Moto, Izulu, Zuri
The Big Cat Sanctuary (United Kingdom) - 0.5 Jasiri, Nuru, Shaka, Sabi
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (United Kingdom) - 1.1 Casper, Frosty
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park (United Kingdom) - 2.0 Pascha, Uganda (rescues)
West Midland Safari Park (United Kingdom) - 0.7 Lara, Kiara, Snowy, Willow, Portia, Phoebe, Pandora


Hungary

Zoo Győr (Hungary) - 1.2 Baron, Amali, Hédi
Szegedi Vadaspark (Hungary) - 1.1 Timba, Nadja
Nyíregyházi Állatpark (Sosto Zoo) (Hungary) - 1.3 Inkosi, Binti, Kokusz, (2020 cub)
Magán Zoo (Hungary) - 1.2 Mombasa, Nala, Zahra
Safari Park Richter (Hungary) - ?.?


Canada

The Toronto Zoo (Canada) - 1.2 Fintan, Makali, Lemon
Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park (Canada) - 1.2 Maleiko, Delilah, Kiara
Greater Vancouver Zoo (Canada) - 1.2 Kasal, Tess, Prim
Parc Safari (Canada) - 3.? Hank, Harrison, Oliver
Miller Zoo (Canada) - 0.1 Lexie
Elmvale Jungle Zoo (Canada) - 1.1 Yondu, Crystal
Zoo de Falardeau (Canada) - 1.2 Neige, Blanche, Pearl
Killman Zoo (Canada) - 1.1 Aero, Pearl
Safari Niagara (Canada) - 1.? Kiro, (don’t know the female’s name)
African Lion Safari (Canada) - ?.?


Netherlands

Mondo Verde Landgraaf (Netherlands) - 1.1 Amir, Safi
Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen (Netherlands) - 1.3 Credo, Bandhura, Ilanga, Luna
Stichting Leeuw (Netherlands) - 0.1 (rescue) Kiara


Mexico

Zoológico Guadalajara (Mexico) - 1.?
Africam Safari (Mexico) - 1.0 (Don’t name their lions) ‼️
Rancho Magico (Mexico) - 1.0 (possibly more) Ray
Zoológico Moroleón (Mexico) - 2.0 (possibly more) Tonali, Gorahk (Rescue), Kamaria
Zoológico de Irapuato (Mexico) - 1.? Akin
Zoológico de Morelia (Mexico) - ?.?
Mundo Granjero y Zoológico (Mexico) - 1.?
Zoológico La Pastora (Mexico) - ?.?


United States

Capron Park Zoo (USA) - 1.0 Ramses
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park (USA) - 1.1 Kovu, Zuri
Metro Richmond Zoo (USA) - ?.? Basa, Xonga, (don’t know the rest)


South Africa

Midvaal Lion Park (South Africa) - 2.0 Caspar, Caesar
Cango Wildlife Ranch (South Africa) - 1.1 Tribe, Sindile
Drakenstein Lion Park (South Africa) - 1.3 (rescues) Brutus, Nala, Juno, Athena


Japan

Nasu Safari Park (Japan) - 1.1 Cero, Mel
Izu Animal Kingdom (Japan) - 0.1 Pearl
Utsunomiya Zoo (Japan) - 1.0 Sterk
Himeji Central Park (Japan) - ?.? Louie, Rumi (lots more)
Okinawa Zoo (Japan) - 1.1 Serum, Rhythm
Tohoku Safari Park (Japan) - ?.?


Sanctuaries

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue (Texas) - 2.1 Timba, Madiba, Sheila
Lions Tigers & Bears (California) - 1.0 Lufuno
Wildcat Sanctuary (Minnesota) - 1.3 Gino, Sofi, Aurora, Alana
Safe Haven Wildlife Sactuary (Nevada) - 0.1 Rose



Unclassified

Blåvand Zoo (Denmark) - 1.2 Aslan, Korumba, Jasmin (not sure if she’s still here)
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary (New Zealand) - 5.2 (info from website) Laduma, Sabie, Sibili, Themba, Timba, Amafu, Imvula
Zoo Plasy (Czech Republic) - 1.2 Caesar, Cleopatra, Nefertiti
Zoológico de Concepción (Chile) - 1.1
Zoológico Las Delicias (Venezuela) - 1.1 Sebastián, Camatagua
Parque de las Leyendas (Peru) - 1.1 Kimba, Zamara
Emperor Valley Zoo (Trinidad & Tobago) - 0.1 Nala
Cebu Safari (Philippines) - 3.0
Khao Kheow Open Zoo (Thailand) - ?.?
Zoológico Municipal de Curitiba (Brazil) - 0.1 Zambia
Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc (Vietnam) - ?.?
Elixir Private Zoo (Pakistan) - ?.?
Zoo Chleby (Czech Republic) - 1.0 Jasiri
Pakawi Park (Belgium) - 1.1 Owen, Mona
Sikypark Crémines (Switzerland) - 1.0 Zumba
Skopje Zoo (North Macedonia) - 1.4 Chaka, Bela, Luna, Hannah, Anna
Zoo Borysew (Poland) - 2.2 Sahim, Malibu, Azira, Ariza
Malkia Park (Slovakia) - 1.2 Leon, Kelly, Kimba
Río Safari Elche (Spain) - 4.0 Zaan, Zhao, Zeus, Zadok
Parco Natura Viva (Italy) - 1.1 Madiba, Safia
Zoo Bratislava (Slovakia) - 1.0 Samba
Zoo Dvorec (Czech Republic) - 1.? Agi (I don’t know the females)



Roadside Zoos

Plumpton Park Zoo (USA) - 1.1 Kimba, Jaala
Animal Adventure Park (USA) - 1.1 Solomon, Ntsumi
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo (USA) - 1.1 Motswari, Ngala
Wildlife World Zoo (USA) - 0.1 Jezebelle
Tiger World (USA) - 2.1 Michael, Cronus, Rhea
Single Vision Inc. (USA) - 1.1 Timba, Vati
Project Survival’s Cat Haven (USA) - 1.0 Barafu
Tails Of The Wild (USA) - 1.0 Sultan
McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary (USA) - 0.1 Ruka
St. Augustine Wild Reserve (USA) - 2.3 Pharaoh, Aladdin, Sahara, Zahra, Zuri
Tigers for Tomorrow (USA) - 1.0 Bakari
Sharkarosa Zoo (USA) - 0.2 Kali, Nzuri
ZooWorld Panama City Beach (USA) - 1.0 Kibili
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White Lion Population

(Updates)
Hertfordshire Zoo (United Kingdom) - 0.2 Izulu, Zuri
Sikypark Crémines (Switzerland) - 1.1 Zumba, Snowy
Magán Zoo (Hungary) - 1.2 Mombasa, Nala, Zahra, Malaika
Blåvand Zoo (Denmark) - 1.2 Aslan, Korumba
Filmtier Park (Germany) Foreclosed (I don't know where they transferred Jambo)

(New Additions)
Tier - und Freizeitpark Thüle - 1.2 Spike, Jasiri, Shaira
Parc Animalier de Bouillon (Belgium) - 2.0
Greenview Park & Zoo (Canada) - 4.2 Mufasa, Blizzard, Apollo, Simba, Sarabi, Nala
Zoofari de Amacuzac (Mexico) - ?.?
Love Lions Alive Sanctuary (South Africa) - 3.0 (rescues) Sasha, Carl, Umbhali
Pumbaa Wildlife Park & Accommodation (South Africa) - ?.?
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve (South Africa) - ?.?
Lion Park Harare (Zimbabwe) - 1.1 Leo, Lola
Lion & Safari Park (South Africa) - ?.?
Hagne Wildlife Sanctuary (South Africa) - ?.?
Polokwane Ranch Resort (South Africa) - ?.?
Zanchieta Wildlife Rescue & Lodge (South Africa) - 1.1 Zoltan, Zenobia
Unity Park (Ethiopia) - 1.3
Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (South Africa) - 1.0 Mkulu
One Cat Foundation (South Africa) - ?.?
Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary (South Africa) - 1.1 Sam, Shanti
Sunway Lagoon (Malaysia) - 1.1 Zola, Zuri
Fundación Refugio Salvaje (El Salvador) - 1.1 Tembo, Luna
Pafos Zoo (Cyprus) - ?.?
Friguia Park (Tunisia) - ?.?
Clark Safari and Adventure Park (Philippines) - ?.?
Belgrade Zoo (Serbia) - ?.?
Taman Safari Bogor (Indonesia) - ?.?
ZOOFARI (Mexico) - ?.?
Kabul Zoo (Afghanistan) - ?.?
DanZoo (Pakistan) - ?.?
Hua Hin Zoo (Thailand) - ?.?
Bonanza Exotic Park (Thailand) - ?.?
Khon Kaen Zoo (Thailand) - 1.? Boy, (I don’t know the female’s names)
Karaj Animal Park (Iran) - ?.?
Doksyland (Czech Republic) - ?.?
Zoo Wojciechów (Poland) - 1.0 Tabo
Grădina Zoologică Oradea (Romania) - 1.0
Zoo Brasov (Romania) - 1.1
Aslan Park Tuzla (Türkiye) - 2.2 Hades, Cotton, Arya, Angel
XII Months Park (Ukraine) - 1.2 Ludwig, Ivanna, Aisha
Negev Zoo (Italy) - 1.2 Marcus, Flora, Fauna
Tbilisi Zoo (Georgia) - ?.?
Parco safari de Murazzano (Italy) - 1.0 Rufus
Zoo Negara Malaysia (Malaysia) - 1.1 Lee, Rose
Yaroslavl Zoo (Russia) - 1.1 Kai, Avalanche
Wildlife Park Malta (Malta) - 0.1 Elya
The Wild Animal Park (The Haven) (USA) - 1.1 Apollo, Amara
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation (USA) - 0.1 Lotis
Tiger Haven (USA) - 1.7 Achilles, Amina, Haven, Kiara, Matata, Nala, Sarabi, Wimoweh
 
Neil chace said:
North America wise, barring a few elderly individuals, all the white lions/tigers are either at roadside zoos or are rescues from roadside zoos. AZA has had a breeding moratorium on big cat color morphs for a while now.
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Yes, I'm pretty sure The Toronto Zoo and Capron Park Zoo are the only AZA - accredited zoos which hold white lions, but these individuals are on the older side.
 
stumbled upon this thread and this is all i hav to say

west midlands safari park (uk)
zoo safari borysew (poland)
 
I take it the Wildheart Trust (Isle of Wight Zoo) no longer have white lions? A few years ago they had a pair, the male of which was particularly stunning
 
FBBird said:
I take it the Wildheart Trust (Isle of Wight Zoo) no longer have white lions? A few years ago they had a pair, the male of which was particularly stunning
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@FBBird ,The zoo still states that they have two white lions on their website, a male 'Casper' and a female 'frosty'.
Feed the lions in our beach sanctuary Sandown Isle of Wight
I also found many recent reviews on TripAdvisor [from 2024] that say that they saw the white lions, so they're still there.
 
biggest_dreamer said:
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation announced this morning that they now have a four-month old white lion cub. Not sure where this one is from, since prior to this to my understanding they only had a single non-white lioness.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3156369797833041

The zoo also has a white tiger, and while not strictly relevant to this thread it may also be of interest that they have a golden tabby tiger and a black jaguar as well.
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Did they also have a normal colored male lion? White lions are leucistic, caused by a recessive gene. If they're bred with normal-colored lions, the offspring will most likely be normal-colored, but sometimes a white lion cub can be born, although very rarely.
 
Tapirus Lar said:
Did they also have a normal colored male lion? White lions are leucistic, caused by a recessive gene. If they're bred with normal-colored lions, the offspring will most likely be normal-colored, but sometimes a white lion cub can be born, although very rarely.
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That is, unless the normal colored parent had one copy of the recessive leucism gene. In that case, if bred to a leucistic lion there'd be a 50% chance of each offspring being leucistic.
 
Tapirus Lar said:
So now apparently a zoo called DanZoo in Karachi, Pakistan has six white lion cubs
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That general vinicity of Pakistan till Middle East seems to have a booming population of private pet tigers and lions recently. Including white lions and tigers of course. I realised it by chance when I was searching for pics and videos of wild-caught Imperial eagles and Saker falcons that migrate through this region and get caught in large numbers and sold to traders and "pet lovers". And I was met by barrage of big cat kittens paraded for likes on socials in such numbers and so poor health I had to quit my search.
 
Zoo Tábor (Czech Republic) has acquired a white lion 1.0 Gandalf from a private owner.

I went back and did some research, and found information that an old woman bought lions and other carnivores to keep her busy during "retirement." I'm not quite sure if they were confiscated, donated, or the woman is no longer here but Gandalf was transported to Zoo Tábor with his mate Aisha (tawny).
 

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Randomly found this thread today, decided to point out a few white big cats from memory, not sure if they have been mentioned:
Rio Safari Elche has 3(?) male white lions from my last visit a few years back and a brown female, not sure on the breeding situation
Pairi Daiza has 2 white tigers, male Mumbai and female Sanka, not sure about their origins, but perhaps some of the Belgian zoochatters can answer for me
Loro Parque has 2 white tigers, Linmao (male) and Yangyu (female), who came from China
 
Rome Zoo holds a single male white tiger called Gladio, housed in what was supposed to be one of the Sumatran tigers' enclosure, before the opening of the area the zoo was contacted by authorities to house this seized pet and the zoo agreed.

Private tiger breeding in general is a very prolific (and illegal) business in Italy, where circus/ex-circus owners come in contact with mafia bosses and members (and other irresponsible owners) to provide them with their exotic cats, which if caught end up in State customs' centres for the rest of their lives because there's just so many.
 
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