Lucky: the story of a rescued kitten. Video from Tbilisi Zoo
“I don’t even remember how I pulled the kitten out of its mouth. I thought he was no longer breathing, but the little one did not give up — he clearly wanted to live. I ran straight to our veterinarians for help,” Khutuna recalls.
Zoo staff could not find the mother cat or any other kittens nearby. It remains unclear how the kitten ended up on the zoo grounds. He had severe injuries. His chances of survival were very low. After two months of intensive treatment, he began to recover.
He is the first to greet visitors who come to see the exotic animals. He sits by the entrance, curled up in his favourite black armchair. When he is not resting there, he plays with rabbits or guinea pigs in a nearby enclosure.
Tbilisi Zoo‘s history spans nearly a century. It was founded on 10 February 1927 on the basis of the Caucasian Society for the Acclimatisation of Animals, which had been keeping wild animals since the early 20th century, though without official zoo status.
The zoo was originally built on 70 hectares in the Vere River gorge. Over the years, the expansion of the capital — and later the devastating flood of 13 June 2015 — significantly reduced the territory of the old zoo. Today, it covers five hectares and is home to around 1,500 animals, each with its own story.
In this video series, we will introduce you to the residents of Tbilisi Zoo. We will show how their day unfolds, how they interact with other animals and people, and how their behaviour changes depending on the weather and the season. Get ready to hear many fascinating stories.
Rescued kitten at Tbilisi Zoo
