LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Zoo's new tiger cub is looking for a name.
A male Sumatran tiger cub was born July 23, the first time a Sumatran tiger cub has been born at the zoo in 20 years.
The zoo has selected three potential names that reflect the importance of the cub and honor his parents. The names include:
- Satu (sah-too); Means "one" in Indonesian. With less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, every cub is vital for the survival of this critically endangered species
- Saya Sambal (Sigh-ya-sah-m-ball): Honors his dad, Kami Sambal, who passed away. on August 20, 2024. Kami’s name means "we are spicy sauce" in Indonesian, referring to the wild nature of tigers, which are not domesticated and are often trafficked for the pet trade, leading to significant conservation issues. "Saya Sambal" means "I am spicy sauce."
- Kaji (kah-gee): A combination of both parents’ names, Kami and Jingga. Their legacy will live on through this cub, contributing to the conservation of Sumatran tigers for future generations.
Voting begins Monday and goes until 11 p.m. Oct. 8. People can vote once daily.
To vote, click here.
The cub and his mother are currently off exhibit. Guests can watch them by clicking here.
Help us pick the purrrfect name our Sumatran tiger cub in a contest presented by @NortonChildrens! Three names have been selected: Satu, Saya Sambal & Kaji. Vote daily until Tues., 10/8 at 11 p.m. EST
— Louisville Zoo (@LouisvilleZoo) September 23, 2024
Vote here https://t.co/Bly11ykYkM pic.twitter.com/z0RaIvsCEg
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