Two Sumatran tigers leaving Memphis Zoo
Gusti prowls around the zoo enclosure during a goodbye party for him, one of the Memphis Zoo’s two male Sumatran tigers. The Memphis Zoo is sending two of its male Sumatran tigers to other zoos. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Two male Sumatran tigers are leaving the Memphis Zoo next week in efforts to continue breeding the endangered subspecies. Two females will remain here, with another male expected next year, zoo officials said.
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Memphis Zoo Sumatran tigers species extinctionJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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