Simon Serval

							
							
							

Born
July 22, 1998

Born at
Carolina Tiger Rescue

Passed away
December 1, 2018

Simon’s Story

Simon was born as part of Carolina Tiger Rescue’s former breeding program.  Carolina Tiger Rescue, formerly Carnivore Preservation Trust, was originally founded to breed keystone species in hopes of one day releasing them into a safe environment, but that day never came.  Our animals who were born here will remain here; Carolina Tiger Rescue is their permanent home.

Simon’s Passing

December 5, 2018

The week started late last week when we decided that we were going to let Simon Serval go due to his advancing kidney disease.  We have known for a while that his kidneys were failing and were able to keep him comfortable for a while with subcutaneous fluids.  But even with that support, his kidneys were just unable to keep up.

Simon was everything you would want of a serval.  He was a tall, stately serval with the best serval face.  He was easily won over with his favorite treats and always looked so regal when napping in the sun.  His quick reflexes would abound as he quickly reached through the fence to help himself to whatever tasty treat came his way.  But he wasn’t always a serious serval.  On multiple occasions he would get a cardboard box “stuck” on his head.  He would wander until the box finally came off.  His enthusiasm for enrichment and social nature will be missed.

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

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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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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.