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Tiger Island 
Trainers interact with the tigers in the exhibit. Location Dreamworld Coordinates 27°51′52.91″S 153°19′4.13″E / 27.8646972°S 153.3178139°ECoordinates: 27°51′52.91″S 153°19′4.13″E / 27.8646972°S 153.3178139°E Opened 1995 Attractions 1 total - 1 show
Tiger Island is wildlife attraction at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[1] In 2010, the area was home to twelve tigers[2] and two cougars.[3] The exhibit is home to both the Bengal and Sumatran tiger species.[2]
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History
Tiger Island opened in 1995 as one of only two interactive tiger exhibits in the world. The exhibit featured various locations for the tigers to live, swim and play. Just three years later in October 1998, Dreamworld welcomed their first litter of four Bengal Tiger cubs consisting of Rama, Sita, Sultan and Taj. In 2007, the first litter of Sumatran tiger cubs were born featuring Indah and Rahni.[4] A nursery and smaller tiger enclosure were constructed to showcase the younger tigers before being released into the main exhibit.[1][5]
Tigers
Name Species Date of Birth Sex Colour Weight Other Information Meaning of name Notes Jaya Sumatran 9th June 2008 
Golden with dark stripes 70 kilograms (150 lb) Jaya was born with two sisters Shanti and Ndari. Victory [6] Kato Bengal 24th October 2001 
Golden with dark stripes 160 kilograms (350 lb) Born in a wildlife park in Sydney and was transferred less than a month later. Pure [7] Mohan Bengal 2nd November 1994 White with light stripes 180 kilograms (400 lb) Mohan was born in the United States before being transferred to Dreamworld for the opening of Tiger Island. Charming [8] Ndari Sumatran 9th June 2008 Golden with dark stripes 70 kilograms (150 lb) Ndari was born with two sisters Shanti and Jaya. Full moon [9] Rahni Sumatran 31st March 2007 Golden with dark stripes 80 kilograms (180 lb) One of the first litter of Sumatran tiger cubs born at Dreamworld. Her father is Raja. Brave [10] Raja Sumatran 25th December 2003 Golden with dark stripes 110 kilograms (240 lb) Due to not being hand-raised, Raja cannot be handled by Tiger Island staff and lives in a purpose build exhibit in the back of house. King [11] Rama Bengal 23rd October 1998 Golden with light stripes 180 kilograms (400 lb) Son of Mohan and brother to Sultan, Sita and Taj. Kindly God [12] Sali Sumatran 11th April 2008 Golden with dark stripes 70 kilograms (150 lb) Born in captivity at Perth Zoo. Steadfast [13] Shanti Sumatran 9th June 2008 Golden with dark stripes 70 kilograms (150 lb) Shanti was born with two sisters Jaya and Ndari. Inner Peace [14] Sita Bengal 23rd October 1998 Golden with light stripes 135 kilograms (300 lb) Daughter of Mohan and sister to Rama, Sultan and Taj. Goddess of the Land [15] Sultan Bengal 23rd October 1998 Golden with dark stripes 200 kilograms (440 lb) Son of Mohan and brother to Rama, Sita and Taj. Ruler [16] Taj Bengal 23rd October 1998 White with light stripes 195 kilograms (430 lb) Son of Mohan and brother to Rama, Sita and Sultan. Crown [17] Cougars
Name Meaning of name Date of Birth Sex Colour Weight Other Information Notes Inca Abundance 4th July 1995 Fawn Between 35 kilograms (77 lb) and 40 kilograms (88 lb). Born in New South Wales and moved to Dreamworld three weeks after birth with her sister Sierra. [18] Sierra Mountains 4th July 1995 Fawn Between 35 kilograms (77 lb) and 40 kilograms (88 lb). Born in New South Wales and moved to Dreamworld three weeks after birth with her sister Inca. [19] Tiger Presentations
A tiger drinking milk from a trainers hand during a Tiger Presentation.
One of the tigers retrieving food from the top of a post during the show.Tiger Presentations are performed twice daily in the main exhibit. Guests can watch as the tigers perform many natural behaviours which showcase their agility. Throughout the presentation the tigers climb 20-foot (6.1 m) trees and jump up to 10-foot (3.0 m) into the air.[20][21]
Dreamworld Tiger Fund
Since 1997, Dreamworld has run the Dreamworld Tiger Fund which aims to support various projects that help save tigers in the wild. The fund has contributed over a million dollars to this cause in the past 15 years. The fund relies on a percentage of profits from merchandise sales, tiger walks and tiger photos as well as donations from the Dreamworld's guests and the wider community.[22]
Shopping & Dining
Overlooking the tiger exhibit exists a merchandise and a dining outlet. Guests can purchase tiger merchandise at Bengal Bazaar and buy food and beverage items at the Bengal Tea House.[5]
See also
- The Lair (Dreamworld), an adjacent exotic animal exhibit at Dreamworld
References
- ^ a b "Park Map". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Resources/Documents/DW-Info-Park-Map.pdf. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Tigers at Dreamworld". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Cougars at Dreamworld". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Cougars-at-Dreamworld.aspx. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Dreamworld History". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Schools/pdf/DW-Schools-History.pdf. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ a b Dreamworld and WhiteWater World Park Map (2009).
- ^ "Jaya". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946651969082031. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Kato". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946658105849609. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Mohan". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946655376884766. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Ndari". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946652668876953. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Rahni". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946654770263672. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Raja". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946659238144531. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Rama". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946656436572266. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Sali". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946649633964844. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Shanti". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946653429580078. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Sita". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946656953427734. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Sultan". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946655919628906. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Taj". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118#item633946657520185547. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Inca". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Cougars-at-Dreamworld.aspx#item633946777817001953. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Sierra". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Cougars-at-Dreamworld.aspx#item633946778509648438. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ 27enchantres (3 January 2009). "Tiger Island FULL Show". Video. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a8__AuIkuc. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Tiger Presentations". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tiger-Presentations.aspx?tileid=633941476866877118. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Helping to Save the Tigers". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Helping-Save-Tigers.aspx. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
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