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MAY 7, 2013

Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Sunday, March 31. Each cub weighs between six and seven pounds, and is currently being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team. These births are critical to help preserve the species. The litter consists of two males and one female.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes its seventh baby white rhino since 2004. Busch Gardens participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure genetic diversification among threatened and endangered animals in zoological facilities. Photos by Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby female reticulated giraffe on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Both mother and baby will join the other animals on the Serengeti Plain in about three months. At 5 foot, 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 127 pounds! That’s a big baby! The breeding program has been a great success.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. November 12, 2008) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby white rhinoceros on Wednesday, Nov. Busch Gardens participates in the American Zoological and Aquarium Association (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure genetic diversification among threatened and endangered animals in zoological facilities.

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JULY 15, 2010

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay recently welcomed two more baby giraffes, bringing the herd to 17! Busch Gardens’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain is a naturalistic habitat featuring a diverse population of free-roaming African animals including giraffe, zebra, white rhinoceros, eland antelope and several other species of hoof stock and birds.

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APRIL 23, 2010

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby reticulated giraffe just days ago. The duo will join the other animals on the Serengeti Plain in a few months. You can view these amazing animals from the Serengeti Express, the Skyride or on a Serengeti Safari, an open-truck tour of the plain during which you can hand-feed giraffe.

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MAY 17, 2010

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed two endangered baby red-ruffed lemurs on April 21. The babies are the first lemurs to be born at Jambo Junction, home to the parks’ animal ambassadors, since Maditra and Bozeny arrived as babies three years ago. Lemurs are a species of primate, and reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years old.

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