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A Paws-itively Daring Rescue: Johor Zoo Worker Saves Kitten From Tiger Enclosure

Curiosity almost killed this cat, but a kitten at the Johor Zoo proved to have nine lives.

The kitten narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous encounter with two Malayan tigers at the zoo in Malaysia, after it had to be rescued from the tigers' enclosure.

The incident was captured in a viral TikTok video, which has since garnered 2.3 million views and more than 146,000 likes.

The 2min 20sec video, posted on Sept 5, shows two tigers getting close to the kitten, which is in a shallow drain at the edge of the enclosure. The tigers do not seem aggressive, but instead look curious about the tiny white and grey kitten as they cautiously approach it.

The tigers then back away when they are sprayed with water by someone off camera. Malaysian news outlets reported that it was a zookeeper who used the water spray.

In the video, one of the tigers backs away completely, while the other appears to enjoy the splashes of water. While the tigers are distracted, the zookeeper picks up the kitten and pulls it to safety, earning applause from relieved onlookers and praise from netizens who watched the TikTok video.

Netizens were scratching their heads about how the kitten had managed to enter the tiger enclosure in the first place, with some worrying that the tigers could have harmed the kitten if it had not been rescued.

The incident raised questions about animal safety, but it was a fortunate outcome for both the kitten and the zoo staff – who certainly were not pussyfooting around, and swiftly prevented the situation from escalating further.

Johor Zoo, which reopened recently after being closed for three years, has been a popular attraction since it first opened in 1928. The zoo's reopening on Aug 31 saw 7,287 tickets sold to the public by noon that day.


Tulsa Zoo Welcomes 5 Critically Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs

TULSA, Okla. — Five critically endangered Malayan tiger cubs are doing well after being born at the Tulsa Zoo. 

They were born overnight on August 8 and 9 to mother, Ava, and father, Raja. There are 3 male and 2 female cubs. 

Both Ava and the cubs will stay in an off-exhibit area until Tulsa Zoo staff are confident the cubs can navigate the exhibit safely. 

The zoo will set up a live feed of the den, so the public can view mother and cubs when visiting the Lost Kingdom building. 

"The ability to support a successful breeding program and assist these critically endangered species why we chose to build the Helmerich Tiger Exhibit," said Zoological Curator of Mammals Jordan Piha. "Our animal care and veterinary staff have worked tirelessly over the years to make our program what it is today. I'm proud to see the vision we had for this facility come to fruition through the birth of these five healthy cubs." 

Ava the Malayan tiger

Tulsa Zoo

This is Ava's third litter of cubs. 

She previously cared for 2 cubs, Indrah and Dara. 

Ava has proven to be an attentive mother and is already showing signs of healthy bonding and maternal instincts, taking excellent care of the cubs. 

The Tulsa Zoo is a long-time partner with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan. 

This program works to ensure a sustainable population of these animals in AZA care. Currently, there are approximately 55 Malayan tigers in AZA facilities, Tulsa Zoo cares for nine.  "These five cubs are especially significant to the Malayan tiger population in AZA care because their father, Raja, is not represented within the population," said Piha. "They increase the genetic diversity, which will help us ensure these critically endangered animals can survive for years to come."  Malayan tigers are native to the Malay Peninsula and are the national animal of Malaysia. They are critically endangered with fewer than 150 in the wild due to threats such as habitat loss and poaching. 

The Malayan tiger cubs were born just days before losing the zoo's oldest African lioness, Shatari. 

Shatari began end-of-life care monitoring in June 2022 based on signs of age-related health decline. She was humanely euthanized late last week.  At 22, she was the oldest lionesses within the Association of Zoos and Aquariums community. 

"As keepers, we always felt it was Shatari's world and we had the honor of living in it," said Tulsa Zoo Zoological Manager of Sea Lions and Large Carnivores Stephanie Kain. "She was able to live a long life due to the excellent care she received from the animal and veterinary staff at Tulsa Zoo."  Shatari was born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Jun. 23, 2002, and moved to Tulsa in 2006 as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan® (SSP). 

She had two offspring in 2009, Zuber and Thabo. Zuber has sired four cubs as a part of the SSP.  Shatari came to Tulsa Zoo in 2006 as a companion to Kofi. 

Following Kofi's passing in 2017, the zoo found a new companion for Shatari. Kalu, came to the Tulsa Zoo from Denver Zoo in 2018. 

Shatari took her time warming up to him, but after introductions could often be seen spending time near him.  Kalu will remain on exhibit as Tulsa Zoo staff works with the SSP to make the best decisions for his future. 





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