Dominic Frisby
Self
The Miracle Tiger (2015)
Season 1
A unique park, Tiger Island in Queensland, Australia, is doing everything it can to prevent the tiger's extinction. We encounter heartbreak and joy as we follow Kaya through a difficult labor, resulting in Australia's first tiger caesarian, and watch Nika as she gives birth to Kai, a rambunctious cub who will help drive awareness of the plight of tigers around the globe.
Released Jan. 1, 2016
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
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Production Companies: FilmRise
Network: NHNZ Worldwide
S1E1 - A New Hope
Jaya, a 150-pound Sumatran tiger, is popular with handlers and a favorite of Tiger Island manager Pat. With no cubs bred in the reserve since she and her sisters were born, Jaya's pregnancy marks the renewal of the breeding program at Tiger Island. However, problems arise when her labor begins, leading the handlers and vet team to perform the first ever tiger caesarean in Australia.
Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
S1E2 - A False Start
Jaya's surviving cub, Roary, has been seriously affected by the anesthetic used during her birth and has a rocky start to life. Tiger Island manager Pat takes him home and starts the tricky process of getting the sickly cub onto the bottle. However, he may not be the only cub to arrive on Tiger Island.
Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
S1E3 - The Decision
Bengal tiger Nika gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, Kai, and since singletons are incredibly rare in the tiger world, they wait for his siblings to follow suit. However, they never come and so all the focus is on little Kai and his health.
Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
S1E4 - Baby Steps
When Tiger Island's manager, Pat, decided to take Kai from his mom, and to bring him into the world of hand-reared tigers, he made a choice for this cub. With that decision comes a commitment to making him a safe tiger for the handlers to be around. Each unique tiger temperament is recognized, and as Kai gets older, it's more apparent that he is a rambunctious and confident chap.
April 8, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Fame and Fortune
As Kai gets bigger, so too does his fame. Not only are there hordes of people who come to see him, but Australia's most loved animal program does a feature on him. This is all part of his role as an animal ambassador, educating people and raising money for worldwide tiger conservation.
Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
S1E6 - Million Dollar Club
As Kai reaches the five-month mark, he is growing up fast! Not only is he starting to lose his puppy fat, but his strength and confidence is growing at an astounding rate. Tiger Island is excited as Kai's mom and dad, Nika and Raja, have decided it's time to give their eldest son some little sisters.
Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
Network: NHNZ Worldwide
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 2016
Last Air Date: April 8, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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