The Louisville Zoo Needs Help Naming Their Tiger Cub

The Louisville Zoo Needs Help Naming Their Tiger Cub

The Louisville Zoo is inviting us to help name one of its newest additions, a male Sumatran tiger cub born on July 23, 2024.

Apparently satisfied with the name we picked for their giraffe cub, the zoo trusted us again! This little guy is a cutie!

The zookeepers at the Islands have selected three potential names that reflect the importance of this cub and honor his parents:

• Satu (sah-too): Means “one” in Indonesian. With less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, every cub is vital for the survival of this critically endangered species.
• Saya Sambal (Sigh-ya-sah-m-ball): Honors his dad, Kami Sambal, who passed away on August 20, 2024. Kami’s name means “we are spicy sauce” in Indonesian, referring to the wild nature of tigers, which are not domesticated and are often trafficked for the pet trade, leading to significant conservation issues. “Saya Sambal” means “I am spicy sauce.”
• Kaji (kah-gee): A combination of both parents’ names, Kami and Jingga. Their legacy will live on through this cub, contributing to the conservation of Sumatran tigers for future generations.

Voting continues through Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11 p.m. Vote once daily HERE. Plus you can check out the Cub Cam!

May we add some suggestions? Ben? Jack? Ali? Anyone? Anyone?