The tigers, two males and two females ranging in age from one year to two months, are located in a newly designed habitat on the first floor of Downtown Aquarium's main building. The habitat is enclosed in glass to provide views of the animals and incorporates a designated sleeping area, trees, mock temple ruins and several water features, such as a swimming pool.

Downtown Aquarium was accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) in September, and professionals from the organization assisted Landry's with the design of the tigers' new habitat. "Like all AZA accredited facilities, Downtown Aquarium underwent a year-long examination conducted by experts in the field of aquarium and zoological operations," said Denny Lewis, AZA director ofaccreditation. "The review encompassed every aspect of its operations, including animal care, physical facilities, and veterinary care."

These four animals aren't Landry's first experience with white tigers. The company also maintains some of the animals at its Ocean Journey Aquarium in Denver, which has three tigers. Worldwide, however, tigers are increasingly rare, with the total tiger population having dropped by 95% percent since 1900. About 5,000 to 7,000 wild tigers remain in Asia, though more than 20,000 tigers are maintained in the U.S.