Adopt a Tiger

Tigers are fighting for survival. Around a century ago, approximately 100,000 tigers roamed freely across Asia. Today, only around 5,500 are estimated to remain in the wild, and the species is classified as Endangered. Although tiger numbers are beginning to recover in some countries, they have lost more than 93% of their historic range. In parts of Southeast Asia, populations continue to decline and tigers have disappeared completely from some countries. Poaching and the illegal wildlife trade remain among the greatest threats to their survival. Tiger skins, bones and other body parts are sought for use in traditional medicines and as symbols of wealth and status. Habitat loss, declining prey populations and conflict with people place further pressure on the remaining wild populations. More tigers are now kept in captivity than remain in the wild, with thousands held in tiger farms, private collections and other facilities around the world. How your tiger adoption helps overseas The Aspinall Foundation works alongside conservation and animal welfare partners to rescue tigers from unsuitable conditions and relocate them to reputable sanctuaries, where they can receive specialist care and live in safe, naturalistic surroundings. In 2021, The Aspinall Foundation partnered with the Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to help transfer animals from Seaview Predator Park in South Africa, where large carnivores had been found living in shockingly unsuitable conditions. Among them were two Siberian tigers, Jasper and Jade. Jasper first required veterinary treatment for severe dehydration and trauma, but once he was strong enough to travel, the pair were relocated to LIONSROCK. There, Jasper and Jade were given a secure, species-appropriate lifelong home and the opportunity to leave their difficult past behind. Baboo’s extraordinary recovery More recently, in February 2024, The Aspinall Foundation helped secure a brighter future for Baboo, a Bengal tiger cub rescued in Pakistan after being found unable to walk and suffering from multiple fractures caused by severe malnutrition. The young Bengal tiger underwent urgent veterinary treatment and a long period of rehabilitation, during which he had to learn to walk again. After making a remarkable recovery, Baboo travelled to Isindile Big Cat & Predator Sanctuary in South Africa with support from The Aspinall Foundation, WeWild Africa and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board. Now known as Yehudah, he has grown into a confident and energetic young tiger, enjoying the space and security of his naturalistic forever home. Adopt a tiger with The Aspinall Foundation and help us give rescued animals the specialist care, protection and safe future they deserve. Fun facts about tigers Tigers are the largest living cat species, with some adult males weighing up to around 300kg. Every tiger has a unique pattern of stripes, allowing researchers to identify individual animals in the wild. Tigers are mostly solitary and mark their territories using scent, scratches and vocalisations. Rather than chasing prey over long distances, tigers rely on camouflage and stealth to approach before launching a powerful short-range attack. A tiger can consume more than 36kg of meat at one time, although it may go for several days without successfully catching prey. Unlike many cats, tigers are strong swimmers and often enter water to travel, hunt or cool down. Tigers communicate using a wide range of sounds, including roars, growls, moans, snarls, hisses and friendly chuffing noises. Tigers can live in many different habitats, including tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, grasslands and cold temperate forests.