Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom unveiled their newest addition, Bakso, a shy but curious Sumatran tiger cub. Credit: Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new four-month-old tiger cub. The Sumatran tiger cub, Bakso, made his grand entrance at Animal Kingdom’s Maharajah Jungle Trek on Wednesday. Bakso is the first tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years and serves as a beacon of hope,

Bakso can be found with mom Sohni on the Maharajah Jungle Trek!

Bakso, a Sumatran tiger cub born at the park in September 2024, made his official onstage debut on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. On Wednesday, he stepped out alongside his mom Sohni for the first time explored his new world. Bakso is the first tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years.

Bakso, a Sumatran tiger cub born in September at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has officially made his debut and can be seen with his mother, Sohni, on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Bakso made his grand debut on Wednesday as his animal keepers proudly watched, according to a news release from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment (ASE).

The new tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom made an adorable debut today, Disney filed 15 notices of commencement for various projects around Walt Disney World, and Magic Key Holders at Disneyland are getting Multi Pass discounts.

Disney's Animal Kingdom is roaring with excitement as a Sumatran tiger cub made his much-anticipated debut on Wednesday.