Dreamworld overwhelmed with naming suggestions for new tiger cubs

Dreamworld has revealed it’s been overwhelmed with naming suggestions for the newest arrivals on Tiger Island as the adorable newly named cubs checking out their new digs today. SEE THE VIDEO

DREAMWORLD has unveiled the names of its new tiger cubs, with locals buzzing to help name the cheeky duo.

Over 2,500 suggestions were submitted by members of the public, with Javi and Zakari the winning monikers chosen for the brothers.

Dreamworld's new six-week-old tiger cubs brothers, Javi and Zakari, walking around Tiger Island. Tiger cubs mother, Adira. Picture: Jerad Williams

Javi, meaning victorious, comes from Indian origins, while Zakari was selected in honour of those who aim to inspire others to a higher cause.

The young cubs have quadrupled in size since they were born on April 26, now weighing in at a healthy five-and-a-half and six kilograms.

Javi checks out his new surroundings. Picture: Jerad Williams

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Tiger Island has welcomed a new generation of little paws in recent weeks, with three tigers born on the Gold Coast in the last two months.

The brothers were followed by another tiger cub exactly one month later.

Tiger Island manager Patrick Martin-Vegue said visitors will be able to meet the cubs very soon.

The boisterous six week-old tiger cubs brothers, Javi and Zakari, explore Tiger Island. Picture: Jerad Williams

“Now that they’re old enough and had their necessary vaccinations to keep them at the fittest health possible, they will start venturing out onto Tiger Island, interacting with the bigger cats in their tiger family, including Mum, Adira, and Dad, Pi, as well as guests during experiences,” he said.