Sumatran Tiger Cub Makes His Official Debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom: 'He Has Grown Up Before Our Eyes'

A Sumatran tiger cub has made his official debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom!

The animal, named Bakso, debuted on the Maharajah Jungle Trek at the Orlando, Fla., theme park on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to a press release shared with PEOPLE.

Bakso was born on Sept. 26, 2024, to 13-year-old mom Sohni and 12-year-old dad Conrad, who both also live on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The young tiger's growth was documented through the weekly "Tiger TV Tuesdays" updates shared by the Disney Parks Blog.

"From his very first check-up to his adventures with mom — he has grown up before our eyes," a Disney spokesperson said.

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According to Disney, Bakso is the first tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years.

His birth, the company said, is "an important milestone for both the park and the conservation of this critically endangered species."

There are currently less than 600 Sumatran tigers in the wild and in managed care across the globe, per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

"Bakso symbolizes hope for the future of his species, representing powerful efforts in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Species Survival Plan (SSP), to help safeguard and rebuild populations of endangered species in managed care globally," Disney said.

The infant animal can now be seen by Walt Disney World guests, though visitors may not see him in his habitat during all operating hours, "as his keepers are allowing him to choose when he wants to join his mom in the habitat," according to the company.

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