Louisville Zoo announces name of new tiger cub
The Louisville Zoo asked fans to participate in naming its male Sumatran tiger cub, and the people have spoken. Nearly 5,000 votes were cast during the four-week voting period, with Kaji emerging as the favorite. This name was selected from three options that reflected the importance of this cub to the species’ survival and honored his parents.
Kaji (kah-gee): A combination of both parents’ names, Kami and Jingga. Their legacy will live on through their cub, contributing to the conservation of Sumatran tigers for future generations.
Norton Children’s 8-year-old patient, Skylar Bischof-Thomas, revealed the winning name with Mayor Greenberg and Zoo officials.
The Zoo welcomed Kaji into the family on the evening of July 23, 2024. He is the offspring of 16-year-old male Kami Sambal (cam-me-sahm-ball) and 14-year-old female Jingga (Jean-gah, like the game). Kaji is the first Sumatran tiger to be born at the Zoo in over 20 years.
Guests can see Kaji and Jingga in the Banjar House habitat at the Islands exhibit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. The Zoo encourages guests to check the most up to date viewing schedule at louisvillezoo.org/today.
