Sunday, June 21, 2009

bali (aka george)




george, george, george of the jungle! georgie aka bali. i would actually like to call him bali more as that's his given name, but i was first told his name was george (sfzoo given) and that's what i'm used to, so habit. i like bali as is represents his tiger heritage, in that he was named along with his brother java after two now extinct tiger species, the bali around 1935 and the javan around 1960. i think the names are a beautiful tribute. i read that java is now at a zoo in washington and their sister (and litter mate) delta is at the san deigo zoo. they were born on 5.22.98 at the henry doorly zoo in omaha. george came to the sfzoo after a stopover in denver. george is an eleven year old male sumatran, mated with leanne and father of the cublets. while separated from mama and cubs, he was sometimes housed next to padang and they became friendly as well. they can sometimes be seen looking for each other at the window, when he is rotating the enclosure with tony.

4 comments:

  1. Georgie is gorgeous!!! It's always a treat to see him in his grotto. He can be quite a talker at times and you can hear him from the other side of the zoo. He is a master of cammoflage, it's amazing how he blends with the bamboo. Another very special cat that always makes a visit to the zoo a pawsome experience!!!

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  2. well, I have started to act and sound like George!!! He is awesome and pawsome!!! His vocals are loud and strong. He will soon be going to another zoo in the breeding program and I am really gonna miss him!!! I have developed my own murrrreouwwwwwwwwwwwwhhhh in honor of Georgie!!! Hey Big Cat...I love you!!!

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  3. i too will miss georgie when he leaves for port definace zoo in tacoma (where i was told he was going). BUT i was also told that he may come back someday! so hopefully he goes there, gets the job done and hurries back home! ... i know his vocalizing isn't out of content, but its sure nice to hear him sometimes when i'm on the other side of the zoo! he's loud and can be heard all the way by the bear grottos!

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  4. I miss George!!! The zoo isnt the same without the vocalizations of Georgie!!! He's one big gorgeous tiger and I hope is is enjoying his new home!!!

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