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Ocean World - Tigers!
Unfortunately, the park will not open the new attractions to the public until June 1st. This includes the tiger area and rainforest/bird-aviaries. There is a chance that the guided tours done until that time for people booked in dolphin/sea lion programs may get a sneak peak through the areas on certain days/times.
Hey Conch,
How do Tigers do in this climate and what specifically do you need to provide for them? They eat beef right?
Thanks
How do Tigers do in this climate and what specifically do you need to provide for them? They eat beef right?
Thanks
Could this be the solution to the DR's "Hatian Problem"????
Tiger DO have to eat right????CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC :cheeky: :cheeky:
Tiger DO have to eat right????CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC :cheeky: :cheeky:
The climate of the DR is very similar to the climate of their natural habitat in Asia, so they should be very comfortable in the outside exhibit at Ocean World. One side of the outside exhibit lets in wind from the Atlantic Ocean, so the typical North shore breeze will keep them cool there. The high rock walls of the exhibit also guarantee shade at all times.
If it does get too hot when there is no wind, they can take a swim in the pool inside the exhibit. Tigers, unlike other cats, like to swim.
Starting June 1st, the price of admission at Ocean World will include swimming in the same pool as the tigers, separated by glass only (Don't worry, its very thick acrylic). We have a drilled hole in one of the windows and hope to eventually allow the public to feed the tigers - under heavy supervision of course.
The tigers will not be on the outside exhibit all the time, they have an area inside one of buildings adjacent to the exhibit. This inside area has air-conditioning in the event the rooms get too hot or cold.
Yes, they do eat meat.
If it does get too hot when there is no wind, they can take a swim in the pool inside the exhibit. Tigers, unlike other cats, like to swim.
Starting June 1st, the price of admission at Ocean World will include swimming in the same pool as the tigers, separated by glass only (Don't worry, its very thick acrylic). We have a drilled hole in one of the windows and hope to eventually allow the public to feed the tigers - under heavy supervision of course.
The tigers will not be on the outside exhibit all the time, they have an area inside one of buildings adjacent to the exhibit. This inside area has air-conditioning in the event the rooms get too hot or cold.
Yes, they do eat meat.