What is the lifespan of a tiger in the zoo?
What is the lifespan of a tiger in the zoo? In captivity, Bengal tigers can live in the range of 20-22 years. The average lifespan of white tigers is 12 years only and when held captive, they live a little longer.
How often do tigers eat in the zoo?
In the wild, tigers will gorge up to one hundred pounds at one sitting, and fast for many days. In captivity, tigers eat considerably less because of sedentary life styles that burn fewer calories (Hines). Captive large cats should eat 9-18 pounds of meat (4-6% of their body weight) when fed five times a week.