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 To
keep tigers genetically healthy in captivity, tiger breedings
are carefully arranged by the Tiger Species
Survival Plan® (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), coordinated by the Minnesota Zoo.
Each year the Tiger SSP analyzes the tiger studbook data to choose
the best pairs of tigers for breeding. Tigers with the fewest
relatives are the most genetically valuable. These breeding recommendations
are published in the Tiger SSP Master Plan.
- Genetic Value (the most important trait)
- Relatedness (avoid close relatives)
- Age (older is preferred)
- Health (healthy enough to breed)
- Personality (compatibility is important)
- Current location (the closer the better)
 Play
the tiger breeding game
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