The zoo is planning some programmes to ensure the survival of some endangered species. Some of them are captive breeding.
Since the Malayan Tiger (Panthera Tigris Malayenis) was found as a tiger sub-species, the zoo had raised over 40 tiger cubs and sent them to various types of places such as the United States. Two of them was Mek Degong and its mate Awang Relak; Malayan Tigers that were sent to San Diego Zoo in 2004.Besides that, it is also been used as a captured animal sanctuary for a temporary time until it is sent locally or abroad.
source : wikipedia
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