With its imposing and distinctive appearance, the tiger is the largest cat in the world, even surpassing the lion. It is distributed across the Asian continent. Historically, its range extended from Turkey to Russia, including the islands of Indonesia. Unfortunately, over the last 100 years, it has disappeared from several countries and today occupies only around 7% of its historical range. The presence of this impressive animal has been confirmed in the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia and Thailand.

Physically, it is one of the most recognisable animals on the planet, thanks to its orange coat and black stripes, which are unique to each individual. Loro Parque is currently home to a pair of Sumatran tigers, Lucu and Zaza. This is the smallest tiger subspecies in the world, and it also has an ochre-orange coat and a denser stripe pattern. Although these adaptations may seem insignificant, they are highly functional in its habitat, as this subspecies lives in the tropical rainforests of the island of Sumatra.

Tigers are apex predators in the ecosystems they inhabit and hunt a wide variety of species. The diet of the Sumatran tiger consists mainly of mammals such as wild boar, bearded pigs, sambar deer and muntjacs. They also have an advantage when hunting for food: they can hunt both on land and in water, as they are excellent swimmers.