Rare Amur Tiger Ginger Biscuit Arrives at Woburn Safari Park
By Animals Correspondent
A young Amur tiger born at Longleat has arrived at Woburn Safari Park as part of an international conservation programme.
Ginger Biscuit, who was born on 9 May 2024, moved to Bedfordshire on 7 July as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which helps coordinate the breeding and management of threatened species across wildlife parks.
Amur tigers are among the rarest big cats in the world, with around 450 remaining in the wild.
Conservation programmes such as the EEP play an important role in maintaining healthy populations and supporting the long-term future of the species.
Born to mother Yana and father Red, Ginger Biscuit was one of four female cubs raised at Longleat alongside her sisters Dora-Boo, Heidi and Seeka.
The litter became one of the UK’s most closely followed tiger groups as visitors watched the cubs grow from vulnerable newborns into confident young tigers.
During her time at Longleat, Ginger Biscuit developed from a young cub into a confident tiger, gradually exploring her outdoor habitat under her mother’s guidance.
Her move to Woburn reflects the natural transition young tigers go through as they become independent from their mothers, while also supporting wider conservation efforts across Europe.
Longleat’s Carnivore Team Manager Amy Waller said: “Ginger Biscuit has been a big part of life here over the past two years, and we’ve watched her grow into a confident young tiger alongside her sisters. While it’s always a difficult moment to see them move on, this is exactly what the programme is designed for, and we’re proud to see her heading to Woburn as part of that wider conservation effort.”
Following her arrival, Ginger Biscuit will be introduced gradually to her new surroundings, with keepers at Woburn working closely with colleagues at Longleat to support a smooth transition.
The Woburn team prepared her habitat and overnight facilities ahead of her arrival to help create a familiar environment as she settles into life at the park.
She will become familiar with resident Amur tigers Dmitri and Vera through protected introductions as part of the careful management process.
Ben Davies, Team Leader for Carnivores at Woburn Safari Park, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ginger Biscuit to Woburn. She’s an important addition to the European breeding programme, and her arrival reflects the role modern safari parks play in protecting species that are under real pressure in the wild.”
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Visitors can now see Ginger Biscuit in her new tiger habitat within the Road Safari as she begins settling into her new surroundings.
