Mother of Tigers

Mother of Tigers

Mother of Tigers with Louise Ginman

Had she not called up to confirm her post, Louise Ginman may have never worked at Taronga Zoo. Just ten days after starting as a Carnivore Keeper, Louise first experienced the joy of welcoming Sumatran Tiger cubs to the world. Twenty-five years later as Carnivore Unit Supervisor, she is raising cubs again – this time Red Panda and Sumatran Tiger triplets! With less than 50 breeding pairs of Sumatran Tigers left in the wild, Louise’s work breeding and caring for this critically endangered species is more important than ever.

Every single person has got such a passion for Taronga, and if they didn’t they wouldn’t be there… almost half of my lifetime I’ve been at Taronga and – it is my life. I love what I do. The day that I don’t love what I do is the day that I’ll leave, and I haven’t left yet!

Louise Ginman (left) with Sumatran Tiger cubs in 1995
Louise Ginman (left) with Sumatran Tiger cubs in 1995
Taronga’s newest additions – Sumatran Tiger cub triplets
Taronga’s newest additions – Sumatran Tiger cub triplets
Tiger Trek experience at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Tiger Trek experience at Taronga Zoo Sydney

How can you help?

  • Your choices matter – by choosing brands that use 100% Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) you’ll be protecting the environment and the people and wildlife that live in it
  • Visit Tiger Trek at Taronga Zoo Sydney to see our newest additions and learn more about sustainable palm oil. Show your support for the companies that are taking the right action to protect tigers at the Tiger Trek Supermarket
  • Visit Taronga’s Raise Your Palm page to learn more about CSPO and check out WWF’s palm oil score card