Rare White Lion and White Tigers to Call Jungle Island Home
Jungle Island has created its largest and most exciting exhibit yet featuring a white lion, two royal white tigers and two snow tigers! These rare and breathtaking creatures have a brand, new state-of-the-art home in the Jungle.
The cats’ new home features similar elements to the park’s existing Tiger/Liger exhibit. Visitors will be able to walk right up to the glass and get an up-close view of these one-of-a-kind animals.
The white lion is not an albino but rather a rare color mutation caused by a recessive gene known as the color inhibitor gene. Their color ranges from blonde to near white and are some of the most stunning creatures in the world. They are also extremely rare and it is believed that only 300 remain in the world. White tigers have a certain genetic condition that eliminates the orange color in their skin, which is seen in other tigers. Apart from the absence of the orange color, some white tigers have very pale stripes, which are hardly visible. Such white tigers without the stripes are called ‘snow white’ tigers. All of these animals will come together in an exhibit unlike anything else in South Florida.
The new cats join the Jungle’s already diverse animal family which includes some of the world’s most incredible animals including a set of orangutan twins, a liger and a cassowary. The debate now becomes who is the king of the Jungle, the lion or the liger.
Jungle Island, Miami’s #1 Family Attraction, is located in the heart of the city between Downtown Miami and South Beach. Building upon the rich tradition Parrot Jungle began in 1936, today’s Jungle Island is home to the world’s rarest and most incredible animals. Guests participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals, marvel at the engaging animal shows and presentations, and are amazed by the park’s breathtaking landscapes and vistas.
With its Treetop Ballroom and full in-house catering operation, Jungle Island is also South Florida’s choice to host events of any size. From extravagant galas to intimate ceremonies and everything in between, Jungle Island’s specialists seamlessly execute any event, regardless of scope. Whether you enjoy the excitement of the theme park, or attend an extraordinary event, your experience on Jungle Island will certainly be unforgettable.
For more information on the new exhibit, visit www.jungleisland.com.
