00:00A rescued tiger has found a new home at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, marking the final chapter in a
00:06remarkable rescue story that began six years ago. Aqua the tiger was rescued from illegal
00:12trafficking at the Poland-Belarus border in 2019 by the organisation Animal Advocacy and Protection.
00:19He was one of several tigers saved from a life of suffering, and this week he finally arrived
00:24at his permanent home in Somerset. After years of recovery at AAP's Primadomus Rescue Centre in Spain,
00:31Aqua has now settled into his new purpose-built habitat at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. His arrival is
00:38part of Project Carnivora, a major development launched by the zoo in 2024 to improve the
00:44welfare of threatened carnivores. The project has also delivered a new lion enclosure for resident lions
00:49Arusha and Tau. Zoo director Larry Bush says they're incredibly proud to welcome Aqua,
00:55describing the move as a continuation of their work conserving endangered species.
01:00He added that the zoo's committed to providing Aqua the highest standard of care and a stimulating
01:05environment where he can thrive. Aqua's new home was designed by specialist zoo architect Jonathan
01:10McLaughlin. It includes climbing platforms, feeding poles and a pool area, all created to encourage
01:16natural behaviour and keep him active and engaged. The zoo's head west section keeper, Emma Ogborn,
01:22called Aqua's journey one of endurance and resilience and said it marks another milestone in protecting
01:27endangered wildlife. The zoo continues to raise funds to expand habitats and provide sanctuary for
01:32other carnivores in need, including arctic foxes and hooded vultures. A powerful new chapter for Aqua the
01:39tiger and a reminder of how global rescue efforts can change lives.
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