Meet Pablo, the adorable tiger cub and the newest member of Budapest Zoo

Visitors to Budapest Zoo can now meet Pablo, a young tiger cub rescued during a police drug raid, who has begun a new chapter of his life at the capital’s famous zoo. The cub is temporarily housed in the Zoo’s India House, where he will remain until his permanent relocation later in the spring.

Budapest zoo welcomes its new member, Pablo

Pablo was confiscated by Hungarian police during a raid on a property in Tiszafüred last November. Officers discovered the three-month-old tiger while carrying out a drugs-related investigation at a private residence.

The 40-year-old man detained at the scene is now facing charges linked to environmental damage and the illegal keeping of a dangerous animal. Under Hungarian law, private individuals are strictly prohibited from owning tigers, writes Telex.

Following his rescue, Pablo was transferred to Budapest Zoo in early December. At the time, he weighed just nine kilograms and was found to be in good health.

Since then, zoo veterinarians have provided him with all necessary vaccinations and medical checks. The cub has grown rapidly and now weighs around 15 kilograms.

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You can now visit him

Pablo made his first public appearance on Friday during a press event at the Zoo. Keepers noted that the young tiger appeared visibly nervous in his unfamiliar surroundings, reacting sensitively to sudden noises, much like a domestic cat.