Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Vadodara Zoo Acquires White Tigers After 40 Years
The Sayajibaug Zoo in Vadodara has received two white tigers from the Pradhyuman Zoological Park in Rajkot.
These tigers are three years old and were born in 2022.
The zoo in Rajkot is known for its expertise in breeding big cats.
The exchange was made in October 2023, and the tigers will be shown to visitors after a quarantine period in January 2024.
The Vadodara zoo gave some exotic birds in return.
This is the first time in 40 years that white tigers have been brought to the Vadodara zoo.
Sayajibaug Zoo in Vadodara acquires two white tigers after 40 years.
Tigers are three years old, born between May and October 2022.
Tigers were bred in Rajkot's Pradhyuman Zoological Park under Dr. RK Hirpara's supervision.
Exchange finalized in October 2023 for exotic birds from Sayajibaug.
Tigers to be displayed to visitors after quarantine in January 2024.
- Who
- Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara and Pradhyuman Zoological Park, Rajkot
- What
- Exchange of 2 white tigers for exotic birds
- When
- Finalized in October 2023, display from January 2024
- Where
- Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara and Pradhyuman Zoological Park, Rajkot
- Why
- To enhance animal diversity and breeding programs
- Zoo
- Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara
- New Animals
- 2 white tigers
- Age
- 3 years old
- Source
- Pradhyuman Zoological Park, Rajkot
- Exchange
- Exotic birds from Sayajibaug
- Quarantine Period
- Until first week of January
- Breeder
- Dr. RK Hirpara, Superintendent, Rajkot Zoo
- Finalization Date
- October 2023