Press Releases
Carolina Tiger Rescue joins Red Wolf Species Survival Plan by welcoming two red wolves to the Sanctuary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 18, 2022 Contact: Louise Orr | (919) 542-4684 ext. 3019| louiseorr@carolinatigerrescue.org Carolina Tiger Rescue joins Red Wolf Species Survival Plan by welcoming two red wolves to the Sanctuary Pittsboro, N.C. – Carolina Tiger...
Carolina Tiger Rescue to host second virtual Tiger Day 5k in celebration of International Tiger Day on July 29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2021 Contact: Louise Orr | (919) 219-2301 | louiseorr@carolinatigerrescue.org Carolina Tiger Rescue to host second virtual Tiger Day 5k in celebration of International Tiger Day on July 29 Join Carolina Tiger Rescue for its second...
Carolina Tiger’s Latest Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally and GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries)-accredited big cat sanctuary, worked with the U.S. Department of Justice and several other accredited sanctuaries to execute a large-scale rescue of 68 endangered big cats at Tiger King Park in Thackerville, Oklahoma last week.
Media Kit
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Here’s what you need to know:
- The contact person for marketing and public relations is Communications Director Louise Orr, 919-542-4684 x 3019.
- Carolina Tiger is open daily from 8:30am to 5:00pm. We are closed only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Carolina Tiger does not permit the media to be present during a rescue/receiving new animals. This is one of the most dangerous times for a sanctuary, so only staff members are present. It is also an anxious time for the animals being transferred. They may have just completed a long journey in a cramped space and their whole world has changed within hours.
- New animals are immediately unloaded into quarantine, where they will undergo medical exams and evaluation. Quarantine typically lasts 3 to 4 weeks. It is also during this time that we assess each animal’s behavior and personality to determine whether they will be placed on the tour route or elsewhere in the sanctuary. During this time we do not permit anyone other than staff to visit the new animals.
- We do have a professional photographer on staff, and we take pictures and video during rescues and quarantine. Reporters may request pictures and video during these times and we will be happy to supply them.
- Carolina Tiger has numerous suggestions for story ideas.