The Little Rock Zoo announced today that four of its six Malayan tigers have been shipped to other zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Three of the Zoo’s four tiger cubs born on Nov. 12, 2013 and named by the public as Liem, Olan and Eko were shipped safely to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Wash. on March 13, 2015 to be part of the zoo’s new Banyan Wilds exhibit that opened to the public May 2.

The cubs’ mother, Suhanna, was shipped today to the Bronx Zoo in New York on a breeding recommendation. She will pair with a male tiger in hopes that the two will produce off-spring.

The Little Rock Zoo will keep Asmara, the female cub born in the litter with Liem, Olan and Eko, as well as Liku, the cubs’ father. The Zoo is hopeful that Asmara will receive a breeding recommendation soon. Liku will then be transferred to another zoo so that Little Rock Zoo can acquire a mate for Asmara at the recommendation of the AZA Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP).

The move of the tigers comes at the recommendation of the SSP that makes recommendations for the long-term survival of endangered species as well as companionship recommendations for particular animals.

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The Little Rock Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things.  With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.  For more information, visit www.aza.org.