Ginger Biscuit's next adventure

Woburn Safari Park welcomes Ginger Biscuit, as the Amur tiger relocates to Bedfordshire as part of an international conservation programme.

Ginger Biscuit’s move 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, making initiatives like this essential to maintaining a healthy population.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming 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.”  Says Ben Davies, Team Leader, Carnivores.

Born on 9 May 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 over the past two years. Ginger Biscuit’s early life saw her develop from a vulnerable newborn into a confident young tiger. 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.” says Amy Waller, Team Manager Safari.

On arrival, Ginger Biscuit will be introduced gradually to her new surroundings, with keepers at Woburn working closely with colleagues at Longleat to support a smooth transition. Ahead of her arrival, the animal team has been preparing her habitat and overnight facilities, helping to create a familiar environment as she settles into life at the park. In the days following her arrival, she will become familiar with resident Amur tigers Dmitri and Vera through protected introductions as part of the careful management process.