Adopt a Tiger

The tiger, a majestic apex predator and the largest living cat species, is at risk of extinction.

Wild tigers have lost more than 93% of their natural habitat. Around a century ago, 100,000 tigers roamed freely across Asia. Now, only around 4% remain.

Sadly, there are more tigers living in captivity than in the wild.

The main threat to wild tiger populations is poaching. Tiger parts - skin, bones, claws, canines, whiskers and meat - are sought after in many Asian countries for their believed medicinal benefits or as symbols of high status in society.

How your tiger adoption helps overseas

In 2021, The Aspinall Foundation partnered with Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to help transfer animals from Seaview Predator Park in South Africa, where many large carnivores were found in shockingly unsuitable conditions. Among them were two Siberian tigers, Jasper and Jade, who were moved to LIONSROCK, a sanctuary offering rescued big cats a safe, species-appropriate lifelong home.

More recently, in February 2024, The Aspinall Foundation helped secure a brighter future for Baboo, a Bengal tiger cub rescued in Pakistan after being found severely malnourished and suffering from multiple bone fractures. After intensive treatment and rehabilitation, Baboo was strong enough to make the journey to Isindile Big Cat & Predator Sanctuary in South Africa, where he could begin a new life in a safe, naturalistic forever home.

Adopt a tiger with The Aspinall Foundation and help to protect endangered species.

Fun facts about tigers

• Each tiger has a unique set of stripes - like a human fingerprint.
• Fossil evidence suggests tigers date back up to around 2 million years. Tigers were traditionally split into nine subspecies, but three became extinct during the 20th century
• Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away.
• A hungry tiger can eat as much as 34kg of food in one night.
• Despite their fearsome reputation, most tigers avoid humans.
• Tigers have soft toe pads which help them walk silently through their habitat.
• A tiger will typically travel 6-12 miles during one hunt.
• The vocal repertoire of tigers is vast - they grunt, growl, roar, moan, snarl, chuff, hiss and gasp. It's thought that each vocalisation is used to communicate different things.
• Unlike many cats, tigers are strong swimmers and are often found close to water.