Farewell, Bakso: Beloved Sumatran Tiger to Leave Disney's Animal Kingdom This Fall

Bakso, the beloved Sumatran tiger at Disney's Animal Kingdom, recently celebrated his second birthday ahead of a move to another zoo later this fall.

What's Happening:

• The Sumatran tiger Bakso has been a part of the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom for close to two years now – where guests have been able to watch him grow from a tiny cub into a confident young adult.
• Now, as Bakso celebrates his second birthday, Disney has revealed he will soon be leaving Animal Kingdom and moving to another Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoo later this fall.

• With fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, this move will allow Bakso to one day father his own cubs and help contribute to the future of this critically endangered species.
• His move is part of a recommendation from the AZA’s Species Survival Plan, a program that helps accredited zoos work together to care for endangered animals and support the future of their species in managed care.
• Don't worry, as Bakso is sticking around at Disney's Animal Kingdom for a while longer, so be sure to check him out on your next trip through the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

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