Watch: Yangon zoo’s little tiger and her keeper

Meet Mee Mee Khel.

The little old tiger cub is the newest arrival in Yangon zoo. Since she was born there four months ago, she’s won a lot of fans, with visitors taking plenty of selfies.

But her best friend is Tin Htun, her keeper, who comes from a big family of zoo staff.

A few times per day, he brings her out to play in the bamboo gardens.

We caught up with them both there to film this short video about their relationship.

Tin Htun says he considers Mee Mee Khel his “child.” But she’s growing up a bit too fast for his liking and he’s kinda sad about it.

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