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Twin tiger cubs born at Dreamworld

DREAMWORLD’S newest arrival, twin tiger cubs, have made their debut and met big brother Kai this morning.

Dreamworld tiger cubs debut

TWIN fierce tiger cub sisters have made their debut appearance at Dreamworld this morning.

The two-week-old cubs met their big brother Kai for the first time at the Gold Coast theme park,

They’re the second litter born at Tiger Island this year to nine-year-old mum Nika.

A crowd of park-goers have gathered for the sister tigers’ first day on the job, as the cubs lap up attention, playing in their nursery.

The twin female tiger cubs were born at Dreamworld’s Tiger Island on November 29.

Dreamworld's new tiger cubs, sisters to five-month-old Kai. Photo supplied
Dreamworld's new tiger cubs, sisters to five-month-old Kai. Photo supplied

Welcomed as the next generation for Tiger Island, the sisters are the second litter to nine-year-old female tiger, Nika, and her 11-year-old beau, Raja. Their first son, Kai, was born at Tiger Island on July 29.

Kai meets his twin sisters through the glass at Dreamworld this morning. Photo: Lexie Cartwright
Kai meets his twin sisters through the glass at Dreamworld this morning. Photo: Lexie Cartwright
One of the cubs at Tiger Island. Photo: David Clark
One of the cubs at Tiger Island. Photo: David Clark
One of the cubs is fed at Tiger Island. Photo: David Clark
One of the cubs is fed at Tiger Island. Photo: David Clark

Dreamworld says that with less than 3000 tigers left in the wild, Dreamworld — through the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation — is the largest zoological contributor to tiger conservation worldwide.

Kai now has two little sisters. Dreamworld has revealed.
Kai now has two little sisters. Dreamworld has revealed.
Dreamworld's newest Tiger Cub "Kai" takes his first steps on Tiger Island meeting big cat Sita.
Dreamworld's newest Tiger Cub "Kai" takes his first steps on Tiger Island meeting big cat Sita.

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