Caprichio Tiger got X-rays last week, giving Carolina Tiger Rescue’s Dr. Angela Lassiter a closer look at his joints. The 7-year-old tiger has bowed legs and may suffer from metabolic bone disease, a bone deformity due to poor nutrition early in life. Caprichio was used in the cub-petting business when he was younger.
(Note: This article was originally written in 2017)
It’s World Rainforest Day! Several of the animals we care for at Carolina Tiger Rescue are species native to rainforests around the world, so it’s important to do what we can to protect their native habitats.
On this Endangered Species Day, we challenge you to do what you can to help protect these and other endangered species around the world!
No two tigers have the same stripes — and it’s how Carolina Tiger Rescue staff can identify the residents, especially if a tiger has an enclosure mate. Our education director shares how she uses the cats’ cool stripes to identify five different resident tigers!
Carolina Tiger Rescue is home to cats big and small! So, what’s the difference between a big cat and a small cat? We’ll tell you this: It has nothing to do with their size.
For 45 years, Carolina Tiger Rescue has been a refuge that allows big cats and other animals to live out their lives in safety. Most of the animals were personal pets, used in roadside zoos, or rescued from failing sanctuaries. This 55-acre facility has made it its mission to save and protect wild cats in captivity and in the wild.
Wildlife should be in the Wild
Visit Carolina Tiger Rescue
Coming out for a tour is a great way to learn more about the animals that call Carolina Tiger Recue home. We offer many different types of tours. Public tours are great for adults and families. Twilight tours are for adults only (18 years of age and older). Tiger Tales are a perfect option if you want to bring out really young children. Find the tour that is right for you and enjoy a walk through the sanctuary.
For all tours, tickets must be purchased in advance.
Have Fun Learning at Carolina Tiger Rescue
Education is key to our mission. We enjoy teaching "kids" of all ages! Our field trips, both virtual and onsite, are ideal for groups of kids. Our "Kid for a Day" Adult Camp provides a unique learning opportunity while allowing adults to channel their inner child. While all of these opportunities are structured differently, in the end we want everyone to walk away knowing more about the animals we care for and what they can do to help protect them.
Get involved at Carolina Tiger Rescue
There are so many ways to be a part of Carolina Tiger Rescue. Individual volunteers are able to help in many aspects of our work, including animal care, tour guides, construction, and gift shop assistance. Work groups come from community groups, colleges, work places, and more! It’s a great way to spend a day and it helps care for the cats.
