Visitors at Johor Zoo experienced a tense moment when two Malayan tigers approached a kitten that had wandered into their enclosure. The incident, shared by @anonymous_not on TikTok, shows the tigers curiously watching the white and grey kitten stuck in a drain. The video, captioned “Unexpected free show at Johor Zoo today,” went viral as the tigers sniffed around the kitten without approaching it. The kitten held its ground, only its tail moving.
Background
The video did not explain how the kitten ended up in the tiger enclosure. As the situation unfolded, a zookeeper used a water hose to lure the tigers away from the kitten. One tiger backed off after being sprayed, while the other seemed displeased. With the tigers distracted, the zookeeper quickly rescued the kitten, drawing cheers from relieved visitors.
The rescue
After the kitten was rescued, the tigers returned to the drain, sniffing around where the kitten had been. This prompted a humorous reaction from a commenter who wrote from the tigers’ perspective, “Where is our little relative?” Another commenter joked that the tigers “were just about to adopt [the kitten].” Some viewers expressed concern about whether the tigers would have harmed or eaten the kitten. One TikTok user noted that the tigers could have eaten the kitten if they wanted to.
Social media reactions
The incident has captivated over 1.6 million TikTok viewers. The video shows the tigers’ curiosity and the kitten’s bravery, sparking a range of reactions from humour to concern. The quick thinking of the zookeeper, who used a water hose to divert the tigers, has been widely praised.
Viral moment
The viral video has drawn significant attention, with many viewers relieved at the kitten’s safe rescue. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of zoo environments and the importance of quick action in ensuring the safety of all animals involved. The video can be watched here:
@anonymous_notUnexpected free show harini dekat#zoojohor🥶 Nak tahu apa nasib kucing malang tu tengok sampai habis 😌 Last sekali tu gaduh mulut salahkan sesama sendiri 🤣#fyp#fypage#zoo#harimau#oyen♬ son original – Cat’slife
