Disney Sets Sept. 26 Celebration for Bakso, Animal Kingdom’s Sumatran Tiger Cub

Overview

• Disney executive Dr. Mark Penning confirmed on Instagram that Bakso will receive special birthday enrichment in the Maharajah Jungle Trek habitat on September 26.
• Bakso was born on September 26, 2024, to parents Sohni and Conrad, becoming Animal Kingdom’s first Sumatran tiger cub in seven years.
• The cub’s birth supports AZA-managed Species Survival Plan efforts for critically endangered Sumatran tigers, which total fewer than 600 in the wild and managed care.
• Guest demand has surged since Bakso’s public debut on January 29, with reported waits up to 90 minutes and adjusted crowd flow at the Jungle Trek.
• Animal care staff note the cub is not on view every day and is often most active in the morning, so birthday enrichment will occur within managed viewing conditions.