Zoo’s tiger turns 15 this Saturday
Public invited to join in birthday celebration
– The Charles Paddock Zoo will celebrate Menderu, the zoo’s Malayan tiger, this Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as he turns 15.
Guests to the zoo can expect to enjoy a variety of activities for the kids, keeper talks, raffles, and sweet treats donated by G & R Cakes and Bakes. Menderu will be receiving his birthday present at 11:30 a.m. Commemorative apparel is available for purchase through the zoo’s website: https://charlespaddockzoo.org/shop/
The Malayan tiger is a national symbol and a priority conservation target in Malaysia. In the 1950s, Malaysia was estimated to have as many as 3,000 tigers. However, loss of habitat due to rapid development, agriculture expansion, and widespread hunting, has caused the population to decline to fewer than 150 individuals as of 2022. Malayan Tigers are critically endangered and AZA-accredited zoos work together raising awareness to protect these beautiful animals in captivity and in the wild.
For information, go to www.charlespaddockzoo.org or www.visitatascadero.com/events or call the zoo at (805) 461-5080.
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