Tigers - Disney Animals
Tigers at Walt Disney World Resort
Sleek and powerful, tigers are the ultimate apex predator. Prowl on over to the expansive tiger habitat on the Maharajah Jungle Trek to encounter the rarest of all the tigers—the Sumatran.
Tigers in the Wild
Tigers can be found in tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps and forests that provide dense cover, access to water and sufficient large prey. They currently survive only in scattered populations from India to Southeast Asia.
The Sumatran tiger is the smallest subspecies of tigers in the world and found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Tigers at Disney: Home Away from Home
The tiger habitat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is designed to cater to the unique needs of tigers based on their natural history. It features hills, water, shade trees, rocks and logs that provide natural opportunities for the animals to communicate, rest, hide and explore—just as they do in the wild. Pools and fountains provide a great place to cool off, while fallen trees are natural scratching posts.
Veterinary Care and Animal Training
Our tigers learn to participate in their own dental, medical and health care. Following a hand signal or verbal cue from an animal care expert, tigers present their tails and paws for a daily check-up, or position themselves for an ultrasound or blood draw—even an injection!
Tigers are enthusiastic learners, which makes the work of our animal care professionals easier. All training is accomplished through protective barriers to ensure the safety of both animals and people.
Animal Enrichment
Animal enrichment is an important way our animal experts provide the animals with choices and encourage natural behaviors. Enrichment such as hiding meat in sacks throughout the habitat or providing a ball sprayed with perfume encourages behaviors like foraging, stalking, running and scent-marking.
You Can Help Tigers, Too!
Shop Naturally
Make sure any products you buy are sustainable and “wildlife friendly,” especially if they contain palm oil. You can also help tigers by purchasing wood products made of sustainable wood, which helps protect their forest habitats. When buying travel souvenirs, make sure they are eco-friendly and wildlife-friendly.
Bamboo for You
Clearing of hardwood forests threatens tiger habitats. Look for products made of responsibly grown bamboo instead. Properly managed, bamboo is a sustainable, sturdy and multipurpose alternative to popular hardwoods.
Discover More
Check out these sites to find out more about how Disney is helping protect wildlife including tigers and their natural habitats—and how you can make a difference:
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*The Disney Conservation Fund is supported by The Walt Disney Company and Guests of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, with 100% of Guest contributions matched by Disney and directed to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Disney covers all costs of managing the fund. The Disney Conservation Fund is not a charitable organization, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for US tax purposes.