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Columbus Zoo Welcomes Endangered Amur Tiger Brothers

2/5/2026

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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed two Amur tiger brothers, Lewis and Clark, on February 3, 2026.
They arrived from an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility as part of a coordinated conservation exchange.
The 1.5-year-old tigers made their public debut in a snowy environment suited to their cold-adapted species.
Amur tigers are endangered, with 500 to 600 remaining in the wild while poaching and habitat loss threaten their survival.

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Story summary

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed two Amur tiger brothers, Lewis and Clark, on February 3, 2026.
They arrived from an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility as part of a coordinated conservation exchange.
The 1.5-year-old tigers made their public debut in a snowy environment suited to their cold-adapted species.
Amur tigers are endangered, with 500 to 600 remaining in the wild while poaching and habitat loss threaten their survival.