Farewell to our beloved Sumatran tigress, Kirana

With Kirana in her late teens, aged 19, she had naturally begun to slow down as she entered her retirement years. Despite these efforts, she developed age-related conditions that were degenerative and ultimately incurable impacting her quality of life. When it became clear that there were no further treatments that could offer Kirana the quality of life she deserved, the unanimous and compassionate decision was made to allow her to pass away peacefully. This decision was taken with great care, seriousness, and respect for their welfare above all else. Kirana joined the Sanctuary in early 2022, fittingly, the Chinese Year of the Tiger. Before her arrival, she made a significant contribution to the Sumatran tiger breeding programme, helping safeguard this critically endangered species while inspiring thousands of people to learn more about their conservation. She then came to the Sanctuary to enjoy a peaceful, comfortable retirement. Kirana was one of the most vocal cats we have ever cared for, regularly calling across the site to make her presence known. In her youth, she was famously playful, often seen proudly carrying her blue barrel around. More recently, she cherished her quiet time, most often resting in her outdoor cave, tucked among the bamboo, where visitors eagerly searched to spot her. Kirana was truly a beautiful Sumatran tigress, and will be remembered for her beauty and her strong, unforgettable character. She will be deeply missed by everyone at the Sanctuary. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to be the first to see all of our videos! [INSERT TIGER ICON] Join us and support our global rescue & conservation efforts. Become a member today https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/membership-7/ 👉 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigCatSanctuary/ 👉 Like us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigcatsanctuaryuk/ 👉 Follow us on Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigcatsanctuary 🤩 Visit our website directly: http://thebigcatsanctuary.org/ ❗️2025 Open Day tickets are on sale NOW Book yours HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/2024OpenDays ⭐️ Book a Lodge 👉 https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/product/overnight-safari-stay-weekday 🐯 Watch all episodes of Wild Cat Wonders HERE! 👉 bit.ly/WildCatWonders 🧡 Catch up on the latest episode of Behind The Sanctuary HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/BehindTheSanctuary 🦁 Watch all episodes of One Zoo Three and OZT Goes Wild In Britain HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/ONEZOOTHREE