London Zoo names three new ‘critically endangered’ Sumatran tiger cubs

ZSL London Zoo has revealed the names of three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at the conservation zoo in June – announcing the trio as Inca, Zac and Crispin.  

The three names were decided by ZSL supporters, after the chance to choose them was auctioned at the Charity’s Safari in the City Gala last month – raising £51,000 for ZSL’s vital work for wildlife in the process.

ZSL London Zoo tiger keeper Martin O ‘Sullivan said: “Inca, Zac and Crispin are great names for these feisty cubs – now four-months-old and growing fast.  

“Inca loves her food and is always ready to defend a bit of chicken from her brothers if necessary. Crispin is a little quieter than his two boisterous siblings, and is definitely a mummy’s boy – preferring to snuggle up to Gaysha in the sun – while Zac is the largest cub and loves playfighting with his sister, getting an early start on developing their hunting skills. 

“We can tell the trio apart by the stripe patterns on their faces, which are unique to every tiger – we’re delighted that all three have now been officially named.”

Female Inca and males Zac and Crispin are part of a global conservation effort to protect their species through a collaborative European breeding programme amongst zoos.

With only around 300 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, the three new cubs represent a fantastic boost to conservation.  

Pictured top: Sumatran tiger cub Crispin (Picture: ZSL London Zoo)