Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue GFAS-accredited wild cat sanctuary working to save and protect wild cats in captivity and in the wild
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Carolina Tiger Rescue not only provides a forever home for exotic animals in need, we educate the public on how every day we can make a difference for wild cats in captivity and in the wild. We fight for the day when these beautiful creatures are no longer exploited by humans.

06/25/2026

Meet our four-legged ground crew ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ

A herd of goats has joined Carolina Tiger Rescue as our four-legged ground crew, helping clear dense, overgrown vegetation across the sanctuary through natural targeted grazing. This quiet, sustainable approach reduces the need for loud machinery while improving habitat areas for the animals in our care. That equipment can create persistent noise that adds stress for many of our rescued animals, so this method makes a meaningful difference in their daily environment.

Donโ€™t worry, the goats are kept safe at all times with GPS collar virtual boundaries and a movable fencing system that ensures they stay exactly where they need to be while they graze!

In this video, Site Manager Brian shares how the goats are making a meaningful impact on sanctuary land management, and our partners at Goats on the Go Raleigh-Durham explain how they safely care for and manage the herd throughout the project.

Watch how nature helps us care for nature, one patch at a time ๐Ÿพ

06/24/2026

This week's is brought to you by Guru and Amir Tiger! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ฆ

Guru and Amir are enjoying their pool and floating Boomer Ball enrichmentโ€”important habitat features that encourage activity, exploration, and engagement during the warmer months. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

As summer gets into full swing, we're looking for a few supplies to help keep animal care, enrichment, and sanctuary maintenance running strong:

๐Ÿ’ง Bleach-Resistant Spray Bottles
Keeping big cat pools clean is a daily task during the summer. These bottles are designed to handle bleach, making them much more durable than standard spray bottles.

๐Ÿชฃโ„๏ธ Flexi Buckets (6.9, 10, and 12 Gallon Sizes)
These flexible tubs are used to create enrichment ice blocks and bloodsicles that help keep our residents cool during hot weather.

๐Ÿœ Orange Oil
We use orange oil as part of our fire ant management efforts throughout the sanctuary.

๐Ÿงผ Dawn Dish Soap
A sanctuary staple! We use it daily for a variety of tasks, including our orange oil mixture for combating fire ants.

๐ŸŒฟ Tecnu Scrub
Poison ivy is common around the sanctuary during the summer months. Tecnu helps staff, volunteers, and interns avoid uncomfortable rashes while working outdoors.

๐Ÿ”จ Countersink Drill Bits
These are used during construction and maintenance projects and help guide interns as they learn building skills around the sanctuary.

๐Ÿช› Torx Screwdriver Bit Set (4")
Essential for enclosure maintenance, platform repairs, and other building projects.

๐Ÿช› T25 Screwdriver Bit Sets
Used regularly for repairs and construction projects throughout animal habitats.

๐Ÿช› T25 Torx Star Bit Set
Having a large supply of replacement bits helps keep projects moving and ensures our interns have the tools they need.

๐Ÿชต 3-Inch Screws
A basic but essential item used for building and repairing animal platforms and habitat structures.

๐Ÿšฟ Hose Stoppers
Used daily to refill pools during the warmer months. These help prevent water waste and reduce muddy areas around habitats.

๐Ÿ’Š 3.2-Cup Food Storage Containers
Our Keepers use these containers in the medication bucket that is prepared each day to ensure animals receive their prescribed medications.

๐Ÿ– 64-Ounce Food Storage Containers
These containers are the perfect size for creating frozen enrichment items such as bloodsicles and meat pops for our tigers.

๐ŸŒณ Pruning Shears
Used year-round to clear vegetation and prevent vines from growing on sanctuary fencing.

๐ŸŒฟ 28-Inch Loppers
Help our Site Team manage larger branches and vegetation around habitats and perimeter fencing.

๐Ÿ‚ Metal Rakes
Used for general cleanup projects and clearing vegetation throughout the sanctuary.

๐Ÿงค Work Gloves (Medium & Large)
Summer vegetation management keeps our staff, volunteers, community service workers, and work groups busy. Extra gloves help ensure everyone has the equipment they need.

๐Ÿ”‹ Bosch Batteries
Replacement batteries help power essential tools used by our Site Team for daily maintenance and sanctuary improvement projects.

Every item donated helps us provide the highest quality care for the animals who call Carolina Tiger Rescue home. From clean pools and enrichment opportunities to habitat maintenance and daily animal care, your support makes a difference every day. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Contribute to our Wishlist at the link below!
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06/23/2026

Mama Serval puts her scented enrichment to the test with plenty of shredding and pawing! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒฟ

Having something to explore and tear apart helps engage her natural behaviors and adds variety to her day. ๐Ÿ’š

Servals have strong paws designed to grasp prey tightly with their claws and move quickly and quietly. ๐Ÿฑโœจ

06/22/2026

Help us wish Haiku Serval a Happy 8th Birthday! ๐ŸŽ

Haiku has grown in confidence since being rescued in 2022. He came in as a very shy serval, but heโ€™s recently moved to an enclosure along the tour path. Heโ€™s not on tour, but he seems comfortable seeing large groups of people. Haiku is also a big fan of treats and scent enrichment.

๐ŸŒณHappy World Rainforest Day!๐ŸŒณ Today we celebrate and appreciate an environment that maintains biodiversity, helps regula...
06/22/2026

๐ŸŒณHappy World Rainforest Day!๐ŸŒณ Today we celebrate and appreciate an environment that maintains biodiversity, helps regulate the climate, and plays a role in human food sources. Here at Carolina Tiger Rescue, we have multiple species that are native to rainforests. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š

These lush biodiverse environments provide excellent homes for species such as tigers, kinkajous, and coatimundi! Each of these species have adaptations that are designed to best help them find food in the canopy, below the trees, and on the ground. For tigers, their stripes give them an advantage to sneak up on their prey by blending in with the brush. For kinkajous, their prehensile tails that can act like a 5th arm are perfectly equipped to climb the trees and vines to find nectar and fruit. And for the coatimundi their noses can root and dig in the soft damp soil for insects to eat.

Here at Carolina Tiger Rescue we believe the best place for wild animals is in the wild, and we are grateful for environments such as rainforests for what they provide for these animals and more.

06/22/2026

Headbutting, also known as bunting, is a behavior that cats do when bonding or asking for attention. Cairo Bobcat, who is the most social in this group, is often seen headbutting his enclosure mates, Rio and JJ. โค๏ธ

06/21/2026

Mila Tiger is celebrating with some Father's Day-themed enrichment and enjoying something new to explore. We hope all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures out there have a wonderful day filled with family, fun, and plenty of reasons to smile! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰

06/20/2026

Pixie Serval and her giant ears ๐Ÿ™‰

Servals can hear up to 6 inches underground, allowing them to hunt rodents. In the wild, a single serval will catch 3-4,000 rodents a year. This makes them an important species for keeping the ecosystem in balance.

๐Ÿšจ Heads up, friends! ๐ŸšจThe Carolina Tiger Rescue website is currently down.You can still fortunately book tour tickets at...
06/20/2026

๐Ÿšจ Heads up, friends! ๐Ÿšจ

The Carolina Tiger Rescue website is currently down.

You can still fortunately book tour tickets at the link below! We still have a few tour slots available today and tomorrow!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/8081/carolina-tiger-rescue

If you need assistance please give us a call at ๐Ÿ“ž 919-542-4684.

Weโ€™ll keep you updated and let you know as soon as the website is back online. Thanks for your patience! ๐Ÿ…โค๏ธ

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1940 Hanks Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC
27312

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