Occupying an area of 1170 square metres, this exhibit features educational materials displayed at two varying levels for adults and children. Through a range of informative multimedia elements, visitors can learn more about the resident white tigers, how their teeth and jaws work to make the killing bite for example, and how one can contribute towards tiger conservation. Conservation exhibits such as a video about tiger bones serve to educate visitors on the plight of tigers, which are often killed for traditional medicine.
Visitors also have the opportunity to see a tiger’s pug mark and hear a tiger roar, moan and call. A sculpture of a white tiger by William Teo on display further enhances the aesthetics of the area . White tigers, also known as Bengal tigers, are rare animals that possess an amazing combination of awesome beauty and impressive power. They have blue eyes, a pink nose, and creamy white fur covered with brown stripes. White tiger males range in length between 2.7 and 3 metres. They weigh between 190 and 260 kilogrammes on the average. Females are smaller, and range in length from 2.2 to 2.7 metres, weighing around 165 kilogrammes. |
White tigers have extremely strong jaws and teeth, which are very helpful in catching their prey. They also have a very strong sense of smell, and sharp eyesight.
Marvel at the majesty of these magnificent felines! Siblings Omar, Winnie and Jippie came to us as part of an animal exchange programme from Taman Safari, Indonesia in 2001. For a glimpse of their prowess, make your way to their habitat at 2.20pm and catch the awe-inspiring token feeding session.
(taken from : www.zoo.com.sg)
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