The names for the BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo baby tigers have finally been announced! After months of waiting to know the two female Malayan tiger cubs' names, we finally know they will be called.....


Kayu Merah and Hadiah

Both names have very special Malayan meanings, with Kayu Merah for "Red Stick" and Hadiah for "Gift."

Tell us in the comments what you think about these sweet baby cub's new names! 


Posted by: Julie Thomas, Visit Baton Rouge



Julie is the Communication Intern for Visit Baton Rouge. Before relocating to Baton Rouge, Julie lived in Haughton, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport where she graduated in May 2014 with a degree in public relations. She now attends LSU as a graduate student at the Manship School of Mass Communications. She loves reading, watching Law and Order, playing with her dog, traveling and exploring the amazing city of Baton Rouge. You can follow her on Instagram or on her personal blog.