Hot cat, no tin roof

Sriracha the tiger at Pana'ewa Zoo & Gardens in Hilo, Hawaii

Sriracha the tiger at Pana'ewa Zoo & Gardens in Hilo, Hawaii

Sriracha is one of two tigers at Hilo’s Pana’ewa Zoo & Gardens. It was a very hot day and both tigers were sheltering in the shade of a large stand of bamboo. Luckily, after a while, Sriracha ventured out of the shadows to check out us humans. She didn’t stay long. It was too hot for that.

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13 thoughts on “Hot cat, no tin roof”

niasunset November 11, 2025 at 8:10 pm

So beautiful, (my) real Big Cats, I love them too. Thank you dear Graham, Love, nia

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 12, 2025 at 5:39 pm
  
  Glad you liked them Nia.
  
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bushboy November 10, 2025 at 3:11 pm

They are so beautiful

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 10, 2025 at 6:51 pm
  
  She’s a majestic animal, but I am in no way tempted to jump in and pet her!
  
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  1. bushboy November 10, 2025 at 7:46 pm
    
    That is a wise decision
    
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kzmcb November 10, 2025 at 11:02 am

Cool cats, even thought they’re not feeling it.

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 10, 2025 at 6:49 pm
  
  Very cool
  
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restlessjo November 10, 2025 at 10:52 am

Sensible girl xx

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 10, 2025 at 6:49 pm
  
  It was nice of her to emerge for a while.
  
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Sheree November 10, 2025 at 8:37 am

Magnificent

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 10, 2025 at 6:48 pm
  
  She is. I’ve got some really nice photos of her on my visits.
  
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BeckyB November 10, 2025 at 6:46 am

Beautiful cats, tigers definitely prefer the shade

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 10, 2025 at 6:47 pm
  
  They do, so it’s a treat when they come out and interact.
  
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