Ozzy is already in Portugal

The transfer went smoothly and without complications, and the animal handled the journey very well. In Lisbon, Ozzy is gradually adapting to his new enclosure and is expected to be introduced to a local female with the aim of forming a promising breeding pair. Ozzy was born in May 2024 to the tigress Samba. Although his early rearing progressed without issues, he had to be temporarily separated from his mother after three months due to health complications affecting the female. Later, the cub was successfully reunited with her, which was important for his further development and socialisation. As Ozzy reached maturity, he could no longer remain in the same enclosure with his mother. His transfer abroad confirms the high professional standards of animal care at Zlín Zoo and its active involvement in the international conservation of critically endangered Amur tigers. The Amur tiger is one of the most endangered big cat species in the world. Only a few hundred individuals survive in the wild, while a larger population lives in zoological institutions. Coordinated breeding under human care plays a crucial role in maintaining the species’ genetic diversity.