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A New Chapter for Our Tigers: Saying Goodbye and Looking Forward
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A New Chapter for Our Tigers: Saying Goodbye and Looking Forward

October 19, 2023: Twenty eight years ago, we embarked on a life-changing journey here at Big Cat Rescue. Our very first tiger, named Shere Khan, arrived, marking the beginning of a powerful mission to rescue and provide sanctuary for tigers who had been exploited, neglected, or abused. Up until then our residents were mostly bobcats…

Kimba
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Kimba

Male tiger Born 2017 Rescue from the circus by ADI June 2018Arrived at Big Cat Rescue November 25, 2019 Relocated to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Sept. 28, 2023 Kimba is a male tiger who was rescued from the circus in Guatemala along with two other tigers, Max and Simba. Kimba is the youngest, born sometime…

Jasmine
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Jasmine

Female tigress DOB Unknown Arrived August 2015 Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge October 21, 2023 Announcement Day Finally Arrived 5/1/2019 We are excited to introduce our four newest permanent residents to you! Jasmine Tigress, Sapphire the White Tigress, Dutchess Tigress, and Jinx the Black Leopard have officially been signed over to Big Cat Rescue following a…

Dutchess
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Dutchess

Female Tigress DOB Unknown Arrived August 2015 Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge October 21, 2023 Dutchess Tiger enjoys stalking the golf carts as they ride by her enclosure. She LOVES Apple Pie Spice, Pumpkin Pie spice, and cicles! She is a favorite for Private tour guests because she loves to position “purr-fectly” for photos…

Priya

Priya

DOB 12/20/03 Female Arrived at Big Cat Rescue on 11/17/16 Crossed Rainbow Bridge April 17, 2023 Priya was born at Big Cats of Serenity Springs on 12/20/03 and had 4 cubs by Charaka Tiger on 3/14/10 while still at Serenity Springs.  Charaka was neutered a year later and it is unknown how many cubs they…

Film

Film

Carole and Howard Baskin have been involved in a number of productions, all focused on saving big cats both from abuse and neglect with the bigger picture of saving them in the wild. Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight The 2 episode show premiered November 13, 2021 on Discovery +. It features their work going after the…

Eko

Eko

Eko, and 8 year old Malayan tiger was shot to death at the Naples Zoo 12/30/2021 because a janitor allegedly hopped the barricade and stuck his arm in the cage.  The reason people do stupid things like that is because they see faux conservationists show off on TV and social media with juvenile big cats…

Amanda the Tiger

Amanda the Tiger

Female Tiger Born: 1/1/1996 Rescued: 9/28/2011 Died: 9/16/2021 at the age of 25 Click this button to hear a short summary of Amanda’s story. Amanda is the timidest of the three tigers that have become known as the Texas Tigers or the Texas Trio. She is very shy, even years after being rescued, she still…

11 Tigers

11 Tigers

Eleven Tigers in Thailand Are Being Rescued In Historic Collaboration by Typical Tigers NFTs and Big Cat Rescue! First Tiger Rescue Mission Funded In Part By Cryptocurrencies and NFTs! On December 23, 2021 Big Cat Rescuers woke to receive the following email: Re: URGENT tiger rescue in Thailand Dear Carole and Howard, It’s Edwin Wiek…