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Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

 

Carolina Tiger Rescue reached the goal and beyond in our first Giving Tuesday

We raised more than $30,000 for the Rescue To Refuge campaign, the emphasis of our Giving Tuesday participation on Nov. 28. A generous donor matched the first $10,000 raised. The campaign will fund an outdoor expansion of the quarantine building, which was estimated to cost $26,000. The overwhelming support brought in enough to start the long-awaited construction project. There is also enough for additional quarantine enhancements. 

Susan King Cope, our development director, shared a special Thank You message alongside Rajah Tiger!  

Quarantine is an integral part of our mission, as each rescue animal starts their life with us in the building. There, they receive an examine. Their stay lasts about 30 days.

Quarantine is an important transition period for everyone, and it can be quite scary for the soon-to-be Carolina Tiger Rescue resident. It allows our keepers a chance to get to know a little bit more about the animal and figure out where they’d best fit in the sanctuary. 

The building is also where we’ve learned of an animal’s major health issues, helping us better serve them once they enter their enclosure in the compound. We also utilize the space for sick or injured animals; we have even moved cats in during dangerous storms. 

Carolina Tiger is so grateful to be able to start this project, which will help us be better prepared than ever for wild cat rescues! 

On behalf of the animals of Carolina Tiger Rescue, we say “Thank You” to everyone who supported us on Giving Tuesday!

About Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

Carolina Tiger Rescue

1940 Hanks Chapel Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919) 542-4684 (919) 542-4454 info@carolinatigerrescue.org

Wildlife should be in the Wild

Rescue

Education

  • We believe the ideal home for wildlife is in the wild.
  • We believe it is critical to conserve their native habitats.
  • We believe wild animals should not be kept as pets.
  • We believe captive breeding should ONLY be done in accordance with Species Survival plans.
  • We believe all wild animals, both captive and in their native habitats, deserve to be treated with respect and not exploited for entertainment and commercial purposes.

Visit Carolina Tiger Rescue

Tiger at Carolina Tiger Rescue

Public Tours

Twilight Tours

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.

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Field Trips

Field Trips

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Virtual Field Trips

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.

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NGSD
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Porcupines
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Raccoons
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Red Wolves
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SERVALS
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TIGERS
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Group Volunteering

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.