Two Bengal Tigers Born at Vallarta Zoo

Newborn Bengal cubs at Zoologico de Vallarta. Photo courtesy: BanderasNews

 

Owners of the Zoologico de Vallarta, Alfredo, Antonio, and Martin Castañeda, made a December 4, 2010 announcement of birth of two newborn Bengal tiger cubs. Zoologico de Vallarta has been very successful  with it's reproduction in captivity program with 28-35 large felines born each year

The female cub is white and the gold colored male cub has already been named 'Cheque', after the Mexican singer Ezequiel 'Cheque' Peña who will be helping to provide monetary support as its sponsor.

Bengal tigers are endangered species, originating from India, and they are the largest of the feline species. The Castañedas are extremely committed to the preservation of all endangered cat species and believe that providing an appropriate ecological environment and proper care fosters encouragement in the reproduction process in captivity. They will be donating four of the Bengal tigers born at the zoo each year to India, to be freed to roam on a protected reserve.

Puerto Vallarta's zoo is located about 10 miles south of town in the Mismaloya jungle, on the South Coast, and is open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. More information is available on their website: zoologicodevallarta.com