Conservation Conversation - Sumatran Tigers with Giles Clark and guests

Join us for our second Conservation Conversation of 2022 in celebration of the "Year of the Tiger" 

Join our Director of Cats and Conservation, Giles Clark to talk about all things Sumatran tiger with

Debbie Martyr, MBE,  Head of Tiger Protection & Conservation, Fauna & Flora International

Giles will share their personal experience from the field and working with Sumatrans and the ground-breaking conservation projects they have both been a part of.  

A journalist by training, Debbie first travelled to Sumatra to follow a story about a legendary, never-recorded, ape species. But her conversations with local people soon revealed another, more upsetting story: that of the Sumatran tiger, which was (and still is) severely threatened by illegal poaching. Leaving behind a secure job in London, Debbie moved to Sumatra and has dedicated herself to protecting these iconic creatures ever since.

Her move turned out to be a watershed moment for Indonesia’s last remaining tiger species. Working in partnership with Kerinci Seblat National Park staff, Debbie played a leading role in establishing the first Tiger Protection and Conservation Units (TPCUs) – some of the most active and effective tiger guardians in Asia.

There are two types of tickets available for either in person or online attendees.

Those who join in person will enjoy visiting The Big Cat Sanctuary and will get to see our beautiful cats, including our very own Sumatran tigers Puna and Kirana!  You will be split into two groups on the day to ensure that presentations and your visit to the Sanctuary can be enjoyed in comfort and with plenty of space.

Those who join us virtually will be sent a zoom link in the week leading up to the event and you will able to view the second session of presentations in the afternoon or at your leisure.

TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY

11.00am Both Groups - Arrival, tea/coffee & cake – Founders’ Lodge

Raffle sale for hand-feeds, £5 per strip

11.30am 

Group 1 – Giles Clark, Director of Cats and Conservation,

The Big Cat Sanctuary – Welcome and Sumatran tiger discussions with expert guest Debbie Martyr, MBE, Head of Tiger Protection & Conservation, Fauna & Flora International - Founders’ Lodge

Group 2 - Free time to wander the Sanctuary & see our beautiful cats with opportunity to visit our gift shop

12.15pm  

Q&A with Giles and experts – Founders’ Lodge

Group 2 - Free time to wander the Sanctuary & see our beautiful cats with opportunity to visit our gift shop

12.30pm – 1.30pm Both groups - Changeover period

1.30pm 

Group 1 – Free time to wander the Sanctuary & see our beautiful cats with opportunity to visit our gift shop

Group 2 – Giles Clark - Director of Cats and Conservation,

The Big Cat Sanctuary – Welcome and Sumatran tiger Discussions with expert guest Debbie Martyr, MBE, Head of Tiger Protection & Conservation, Fauna & Flora International- Founders’ Lodge

2.15pm 

Group 1 - Free time to wander the Sanctuary & see our beautiful cats with opportunity to visit our gift shop

Group 2 - Q&A with Giles and expert – Founders’ Lodge

Group 1 - Free time to wander the Sanctuary & see our beautiful cats

2.30pm Both Groups - Raffle draw & raffle winners undertake handfeeds – Founders’ Lodge

3.00pm Departures

Please note: 
Bookings for this event are non-refundable and non-transferable and are subject to current Government Guidelines at the time.
This event is open to all ages. Under 14 year-olds must be accompanied by a paying adult holding their own valid ticket.