LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Louisville Zoo announced the sad news on Monday that Sumatran tiger, Kami Sambal, has died at the age of 16.
The zoo posted on social media that Kami arrived in Louisville in 2023 and that he "leaves behind a notable legacy, having sired six cubs, including his most recent offspring, a male cub born on July 23."
The Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of Kami Sambal, a 16-year-old male Sumatran tiger that arrived in Louisville in 2023. Kami leaves behind a notable legacy, having sired 6 cubs, including his most recent offspring, a male cub born on July 23.https://t.co/1TGXZBipim pic.twitter.com/L82QLgryKK
— Louisville Zoo (@LouisvilleZoo) August 26, 2024
