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).

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

Confession: I wasn’t feeling overly sentimental about the end of DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But on a recent visit I suddenly felt sadness about Cementasaurus, the big ol’ dino that happily stood guard at the entrance for years.

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

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.