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Howletts Welcomes Four First-Ever Sumatran Tiger Cubs

5/20/2026

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Howletts Wild Animal Park announced four Sumatran tiger cubs were born on 9 April 2026.
The litter is the park’s first Sumatran tiger births and among the largest recorded.
Parents are mother Tipah (born Jan 2019, arrived May 2022) and father Nakal (born Feb 2014, joined July 2025).
Keepers reported all cubs are healthy, fluffy and growing well, with one especially vocal and another larger.
Children’s tickets for the Springfest half-term are £10.

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Howletts Wild Animal Park announced four Sumatran tiger cubs were born on 9 April 2026.
The litter is the park’s first Sumatran tiger births and among the largest recorded.
Parents are mother Tipah (born Jan 2019, arrived May 2022) and father Nakal (born Feb 2014, joined July 2025).
Keepers reported all cubs are healthy, fluffy and growing well, with one especially vocal and another larger.
Children’s tickets for the Springfest half-term are £10.