I arrived at the zoo around fifteen to twenty minutes after opening time to find that he had already left the zoo. He left the zoo around 10:00am, he is going to Bourbannais Zoo in France, I'm still trying to trace some details about his new collection.
It's been a pleasure to see the two cubs transfer from cubs to such young and majestic tigers. I remember waiting for them to make an appearance at around a year ago and standing at the window in the house to see them. I always found 'Barney' to be more of his mother's son, rather than his father's son. Towards the end of his time at Blackpool Zoo, obviously as tigers mature, the patience from the mother (And father in this case) grows thin. 'Barney' is the exact duplicate of his father, his relationship with his father was something that fascinated me. 'Zambar' himself was hand-raised and him being such a great father to his cubs, shows what a truly fantastic tiger he is.
The two cubs had a unique bond, which only brother's share. It's excellent to see that for a first time mother, Ally has raised two amazing young tigers. 'Radzhi' left Blackpool Zoo in January, he now lives in Santo di Inacio in Portugal. He is living with a female named 'Mila', they are related I believe. I think the two are second cousins from memory.
On that note, I'm sure the keepers are very pleased that they have two young, healthy, mother raised tigers in two different collections in Europe successfully raised! I've had some amazing times just watching those four tigers, it was amazing to see them mature into two fantastic tigers. All the best, Barney, Bon Voyage and safe travels!
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