Animal Kingdom Tiger Bakso Reportedly Moving to New Zoo
Published September 28, 2026
Bakso, the young Sumatran tiger who has lived along the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is reportedly leaving the park for another zoo later this fall. The report, published Monday, September 28, 2026, says the move follows his second birthday, which he marked shortly before the transfer was disclosed.
As of Monday, September 28, 2026, Bakso is still described as part of the Maharajah Jungle Trek habitat, and Disney has not issued its own announcement about the move or its timing.
Bakso has been at Animal Kingdom for close to two years, where guests have been able to see him on the walking trail through the Asia section of the park.
Tiger transfers between accredited zoos are routine for a species like the Sumatran tiger, but nothing in the reporting identifies the receiving institution.
What we know
- Bakso — Sumatran tiger at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, housed along the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia
- Reportedly moving to another zoo later in fall 2026
- Recently turned two years old, ahead of the planned move
- Has been part of the Maharajah Jungle Trek for close to two years
- Reported by press coverage, not announced by Disney
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed the move, a departure date, or a last day for guests to see Bakso. The receiving zoo has not been named, and no detail was reported about whether another tiger will take his place on the trek. Reports describe the timing only as later this fall — a specific date was not included in the coverage available.
What it means for your trip
- If seeing a tiger is a priority for your family, treat the Maharajah Jungle Trek as a must-do rather than a maybe on your Animal Kingdom day, and do it early. Animal viewing along the trail is consistently better in the first couple of hours after park open, before midday heat pushes cats out of sight.
- Don’t build a park day around a single animal. Individual animals rotate on and off exhibit for husbandry reasons on any given day, transfer or no transfer — so the trek is worth walking for the whole habitat, including the bats, birds, and Komodo dragon.
- Budget 20–30 minutes for the trek. It’s a self-paced walkthrough with no Lightning Lane and no standby line, which makes it a smart use of the hot afternoon window when Kilimanjaro Safaris and Avatar Flight of Passage waits peak.
- Pair it with the safari in the morning if animal sightings are your group’s main draw — both reward early timing for the same reason.
- SupaPark’s best-time forecaster can tell you when Animal Kingdom’s headliners tend to bottom out, so you can slot the trek into a window you’d otherwise spend standing in line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakso still at Animal Kingdom?
As of Monday, September 28, 2026, he is still reported to be part of the Maharajah Jungle Trek. The move is described as happening later this fall.
Has Disney announced when Bakso leaves?
No. Disney has not confirmed the move or given a departure date, and the reporting did not include a specific date.
Where is Bakso going?
Reports say another zoo, but the receiving institution has not been named.
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