2010/02/09
IPOH: It is normal to see lion dance troupes clamouring to grab ang pow during the Chinese New Year celebration.
It also coincided with the park's launch of the Tiger Valley educational programme.
The children were briefed by keepers of the tigers on the habitat, diet, bathing and other activities related to the up-keep of the animal.
Lost World of Tambun general manager Calvin Ho said Tiger Valley focused on educational and promotional activities related to tigers, especially among school-going children.
"In the programme, they will learn everything from how the animals move, eat, play and fight to their history and fiery character."
He added that the park ensured that its tiger population had minimum contact with humans so that they did not become domesticated.
"Only 300 Siberian tigers are left worldwide and this drove the Loss World of Tambun to open Tiger Valley in 2001.
"We have now gone one step ahead and introduced the Tiger Valley educational programme to add value to our efforts."
There are five tigers (three males and two females) in the park.