Meet tiger Ginger Biscuit who has joined the big cats at Woburn Safari Park

Ginger Biscuit, who arrived from Longleat on Tuesday (July7) is part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which coordinates breeding across wildlife parks.

With around 450 Amur tigers remaining in the wild, the species is one of the rarest big cats on Earth, with breeding initiatives essential to maintaining a healthy population.

“We’re happy to welcome Ginger Biscuit to Woburn. She’s an important addition to the European breeding programme, and her arrival reflects the role modern safari parks play in protecting species that are under real pressure in the wild. Our team will be focused on helping her settle in and ensuring she continues to thrive,” said Ben Davies, Team Leader, Carnivores.

Born on May 9, 2024 at Longleat, Ginger Biscuit is one of four female cubs to mother Yana and father Red. Raised alongside her sisters Dora-Boo, Heidi and Seeka, she has been part of one of the UK’s most closely followed tiger litters developing from a vulnerable newborn into a confident young tiger. And, like her sisters, she gradually began exploring the outdoors under her mother’s guidance, and became known for her love of the habitat’s pond, where the cubs spent hours playing together as they grew.

In the wild, young tigers typically remain with their mother for up to three years before moving on to establish their own territories. Her relocation reflects that natural transition, while supporting wider conservation efforts across Europe.

“Ginger Biscuit has been a big part of life here over the past two years, and we’ve watched her grow into a confident young tiger alongside her sisters. While it’s always a difficult moment to see them move on, this is exactly what the programme is designed for, and we’re proud to see her heading to Woburn as part of that wider conservation effort,” added Carnivore Team Manager, Amy Waller.

Ginger Biscuit has been introduced gradually to her new surroundings, with keepers at Woburn working closely with colleagues at Longleat to support a smooth transition. The animal team have been helping to create familiar environment as she settles into life at the park alongside resident Amur tigers Dmitri and Vera.

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