Golden tabby tiger only live in zoos, with a population of 30 or less in the world. This is why they are critically endangered. They live in zoos worldwide, like in Asia, Europe, North America, and more. Golden tabby tigers were first recorded in captivity (Outside of Asia) in the Cincinnati Zoo. The last record of a golden tabby tiger in the wild was (Sadly) in the early 1900's. The last 2 were shot in Madhya Pradesh, India. After that, golden tabby tigers went extinct. Eventually, somebody bred a tiger with the golden gene, and then golden tabby tiger came back to life, and were not extinct anymore! Even though golden tabby tigers are only living in zoos, we would rather be able to go and see them there than have them be one of the many animals that went extinct.
Sadly, golden tabby tigers only live in zoos, and there are none left in the wild. If they were still living in the wild, then they would live in a subtropical rainforest, tropical rainforest, or deciduous forest. They need a large open space, a den or place to sleep, (Hollow log) lush foliage, shrubs, long grass, water, (Pond or stream) and shady plants such as palm trees. Golden tabby tigers were said to have lived 15 years in the wild, and 25 years in captivity or zoos.