This summer, Banham Zoo will welcome a new arrival as two-year-old Amur tiger, Timur, makes his journey from Cologne Zoo, where he was born in 2024, to his new home at Banham Zoo in Norfolk.
Timur is joining as both a companion for female Mishka, and as part of the European Breeding Programme, which aims to conserve the future of endangered species across Europe.
Ahead of Timur’s arrival, Banham Zoo is inviting the public to be part of the story from the very beginning and be part of a special fundraising campaign supporting the zoo’s tiger conservation efforts.
The campaign aims to raise £6,000 to help support the care and conservation of Banham Zoo’s Amur tigers, including much loved female tiger Mishka.
Native to the forests of eastern Russia and northern China, Amur tigers are endangered in the wild and face ongoing threats including habitat loss and poaching, making conservation efforts more important than ever.
Supporters who donate to the campaign will have the chance to receive a range of exclusive tiger-themed goodies, alongside new and unique experiences. Every donation will be entered into a prize draw to win an unforgettable tiger experience, offering the chance to get closer than ever to Banham Zoo’s Amur tigers. Those who donate £10 will receive a limited-edition print of Mishka’s paw print, while the first 20 supporters to donate £30 will receive a tiger adoption pack. The first five supporters to donate £50 will win a 10-minute tiger feeding experience, and the first five supporters to donate £100 will be guaranteed an unforgettable tiger experience.
Ross Snipp, Zoo Director, said: “Welcoming Timur to Banham Zoo is an incredibly exciting moment for us and an important step in our ongoing commitment to the conservation of endangered species. Amur tigers are under increasing pressure in the wild, and every opportunity we have to raise awareness and support conservation efforts is hugely valuable.’
Members of the public can support the campaign and follow Timur’s journey to Banham Zoo over the coming months by following them on social media. Those who wish to donate can do so here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-tigers-at-banham-zoo