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" To animals born in captivity and fated to be ignored and abused, I've dedicated this organization." - Bobbi Brink, Founder
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Our Mission
Lions Tigers & Bears is dedicated to providing a safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals and to inspiring an educational forum to end the exotic animal trade. As a state and federally licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a NO KILL, NO BREED sanctuary that allows the animals in our care to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment.
Donor Spotlight
"When I was invited by friends to go visit Lions Tigers & Bears three years ago, I was very skeptical. I am NOT a fan of zoos. I am not a fan of animals in captivity of any kind. And even after I was assured that this was not a zoo I still had my doubts."
Read the rest of the Bowlen's story and find out how they became avid supporters of our sanctuary.
Help Us "Hang in There" Campaign
Our ability to uphold our commitment for lifetime, quality care is more important than ever. We have 65 lions, tigers, bears, bobcats, servals, mountain lions, leopards, horses, and more counting on us—and we can't let them down! So we hope we can count on YOU to help us hang in there, so we can continue to provide these amazing animals the specialized care they deserve. Donate or take it a step further and create a fundraiser page today.
What 'Tiger King' Doesn't Tell You
The Netflix docuseries, Tiger King, has taken the internet by storm, sending shockwaves and loads of memes across the interweb, all while rising to the ranks of the #1 series on the streaming service. However, the docuseries fell short in its depiction of the reality that captive big cats endure when exploited for profit in the U.S. Click below to learn more.
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This is what Sunday's are supposed to look like, right?🦁💤
As we head into a new month, what is something you would like to learn more about when it comes to the animals at LTB? Share with us below!👇🏼🦁🐯🐻
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This is what Sunday's are supposed to look like, right?🦁💤
As we head into a new month, what is something you would like to learn more about when it comes to the animals at LTB?
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Meet Louie!🦁 Louie, short for Lufuno, is one of our rescued lions! He was rescued from a former private owner and former animal trainer.
He is beyond majestic - learn more about him throughout the video!✨
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Meet Louie!🦁 Louie, short for Lufuno, is one of our rescued lions! He was rescued from a former private owner and former animal trainer.
He is beyond majestic - learn more about him throughout the video!✨
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Happy birthday beautiful boy!?
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We're celebrating not just a birthday today - but Moka's rescue - and a life free from abusive exploitation.
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Moka was lucky - finding lifetime refuge at an accredited sanctuary - but many more tigers bred for the exotic animal trade are not. Thank you for following Moka's journey + for continuing to support LTB's critical rescue and education work.
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Your donations, membership, visits, volunteer efforts and support truly make a difference and ensure that animals like Moka live with dignity and respect.
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Will you consider a donation of $27 today to support Moka's lifetime care at LTB?❤️ it costs over $10K/year - or $27/day - for basic food and care for a tiger like Moka. Your donation at any level keeps Moka and tigers like him safe.
Swipe ? for adorable baby Moka video taken by @sdzsafaripark. Do you want to send Moka a birthday message?
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Happy Funday Fur-iday ?? from rescued grizzly Albert. Are you staying cool like this big guy??
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How bear-y? cute is this video of rescued Himalayan bear Teddy eating his apple?? ??
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Fun fact: Meatball starts every day with a great big grin? Can this rescued bear motivate you to smile this Monday???
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Moka+ Nola= #SundayFunday
Couldn't you watch these two ???all day?
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Happy Caturday?from rescued tiger Moka! Moka's 1st birthday at LTB is just one week away - 7/27 during the 10 am visit. Are you coming to watch him open his presents??
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Slide?to see a baby pic of Moka after he was first rescued from animal traffickers - ?@drmonicaharms. Do you remember when Moka was that small?!
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?Your donations in action!✨ Thank you bear-y much for donating to Liberty's birthday fundraiser and making her bday wish come true? The new bear ? culvert has been installed and the bears are loving it!!!
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LTB is also working on adding a new den in Liberty's safety bedroom. Your donation at any level will help us finish this much needed work for the black bears?? Thank you!
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On a scale from 1 to 10 how awesome is this throwback video of rescued white tiger Nola playing in the water?? This girl always has SO much fun with H2O?
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Just a reminder: Please don't pay to see white tigers in performances or pay to hold or play with tiger cubs. There are no legitimate accredited breeding programs for white tigers. White tigers have no conservation value — they are bred solely in captivity for exploitation.
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White tigers are not a separate species - they're Bengal tigers and mixed-breed tigers that have been inbred to carry a very rare recessive gene for white fur. This inbreeding causes white tigers to suffer from extremely high rates of many congenital health problems including facial deformities and vision problems.
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If you want to see a white tiger and learn more about them, visit a true sanctuary like LTB where proceeds from your visit support lifelong care for rescued animals like Nola?
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Can you imagine living each day in fear, kept captive in a tiny cage, while people yell at you and shake you?
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That was Clarence's reality for over a decade at an Ohio fur farm, where this bobcat was used for his urine which was then sold to hunters.
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To harvest his urine, the fur farm owners would scare it out of him each day - shaking Clarence's cage, shouting at him and intimidating him until he would urinate. These daily sessions traumatized Clarence, exposing him to ongoing stress.
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When he was rescued by LTB in 2015, Clarence was understandably cautious. It took him a while to adjust to his new surroundings and trust that no-one was going to hurt him anymore.
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Over the past four year, Clarence has transformed? Now he spends his days watching the birds and napping. He enjoys catnip as well as a good treat. He's also forged a strong bond with fellow rescued bobcat Mia. The two can often be found hanging out together.
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Clarence no longer lives a life dominated by fear. He is safe thanks to you❤️
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LTB couldn't save animals like Clarence without your help. Your donation at any level truly makes a difference for Clarence and all the rescued animals.
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Surprise - Moka's taking a turn in the big pool! He + Nola? were just rotated into a different habitat as part of their ongoing enrichment.
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Exploring new spaces like this provides a physical and mental challenge ? for captive animals.
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Moka is a more cautious tiger? He needed a day to adjust, but now he's jumping and swimming like a champ?
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Confiscated at the US/MX border from animal traffickers when he was just weeks old, LTB's youngest rescue "cub" is growing fast!?
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Moka will be celebrating his FIRST full year at LTB on Saturday, July 27— will you come join the fun??
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Happy Caturday!? Are you ready to paw-ty??
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Paws up? if you want to spend the holiday #weekend poolside ?♀️ like rescued grizzlies Albert?+ Cherry ??
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Are you looking for a way to put your time + talent to good use?!??? Join our amazing team of volunteers. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our work here at the sanctuary, providing essential help in so many areas — from checking-in visitors, to food prep, and even leading visits.
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Do you know someone who might be interested in volunteering??Please tag them in the comments. (Volunteer link in profile for more info)
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And please help us thank? all of the incredible volunteers - like Michele here - for everything they do to support the rescued animals❤️
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If you'd like to watch this entire video - it's on the Volunteer page of the LTB website at lionstigersandbears.org
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What do you think Maddie is smiling about today???
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Bears smile much like humans do, for their own bear reasons based on what makes them feel happy.
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Originally purchased as a pet for a child, Maddie was nearly sold to a canned hunt and spent years confined to a small cage with no space to play or roam and never setting foot on green grass?or dirt.
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Now she spends her days exploring the multi-acre black bear habitat, playing with her bestie Liberty ?rolling in the grass, munching her favorite snack - romaine lettuce? - and cooling off in the pool.
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Maddie has many reasons to smile now thanks to you. Thank you for continuing to support LTB and putting this big bear grin on Maddie's sweet face.❤️???
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Does Bakari look ready to take on Monday?? #thatface ?
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Just add water ? and rescued white tiger Nola is a happy girl? what's the #1 ingredient in your purr-fect #Caturday?
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Will you help make Liberty's birthday? wish come true?
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She might be full-grown, but she'll always be our baby? This wild-born bear nearly lost her life as a young cub. Now she's celebrating a milestone birthday and she needs your help.
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Like many yearlings who leave their mothers in search of food + territory, Liberty learned to find food entering campgrounds as a young cub? When wild animals are no longer afraid to enter populated areas, they're considered habituated. Sadly this conflict often costs wild animals their lives.
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Fortunately, officials reached out to LTB for lifetime placement and with your support, this wild-born baby became the very first rescued bear at the sanctuary on July 4, 2009?? Liberty literally put the "bear" in Lions Tigers and Bears❤️
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Thanks to you, Liberty has grown these past 10 years into the happy, healthy bear she is today. The black bear habitat is now home to five other rescued black bears. As the baby of the group, Liberty stirs up some trouble - sneaking into all the other bears bedrooms to snoop for goodies or look for a better napping spot? It's not uncommon to find her sleeping in Delilah's bedroom. Liberty has also forged a strong friendship with Maddie and the two can often be found playing and rolling in the grass together, sitting at the picnic table? or taking an afternoon dip in the pool.
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Liberty and all the black bears desperately need an additional culvert in their habitat. These giant cement culverts provide essential shade during the summer, cozy dens ? during the winter and an overall fun spot to nap, lounge and play. Your donation at any level will make Liberty's birthday wish come true!❤️
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Every day is a gift for Liberty. She's able to roam the green grass under blue skies in open space thanks to you? Please come celebrate her double-digit birthday at LTB on Friday, July 5 during the morning visit and please consider a donation at any level to support her lifetime care and new culvert!
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Landmark moments take on even greater meaning when they support the lifelong care of majestic rescued sanctuary animals✨
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Thank you ? Cy and Kim for celebrating your wedding with the animals. We wish you a lifetime of happiness.?? and thanks to @equinoxphoto for sharing these beautiful images?
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Do you know someone searching for a very special venue? Tag them in the comments. We can't wait to get started planning for your special day???
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Isn't this behind-the-scenes peek at a very content Tabu ? purr-fection?
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Tabu is our most sensitive rescued tigress. She doesn't love a lot of new people or noise. We respect her needs and keep her in quieter habitats where she can enjoy her personal space - which makes moments like these even more special to share.
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She's fierce, beautiful and loves her privacy — is Tabu your spirit animal??
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It's National Selfie Day → the purr-fect time to remember that wild animals like ?? and ?s suffer for our #selfies. Legitimate sanctuaries and zoos never allow the public hands-on ?contact with ???
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Please don't pay? to hold, play or pose w/lions, tigers, bears, leopards or other big cats - it's always cruel for the animals. Swipe ? for a message from Bobbi.
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When we know better, we do better. Help raise awareness for the animals and show us your ❤️ #HumaneSelfie ❤️
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Can you imagine waking up in your own luxurious retreat, to the roars of rescued lions and tigers?✨
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White Oak Retreat is the beautiful overnight escape at the sanctuary, overlooking the gorgeous Linking Love habitat. All proceeds benefit the rescued animals.???
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Book your next getaway today (link in profile) and feel good knowing that your incredible adventure will not only feed your soul and spirit, but will provide lifesaving care to the rescued animals.?
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Do you know someone who loves animals? Please tag them in the comments to help share this info!?
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Maverick's trying to turn Monday into Funday?? Is it working?
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When you wake up early then realize, it's #Caturday? ? Rescued leopard Conga
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Hank needs your help. Of all the white tigers at LTB, Hank is the one with the most issues. You can see some just by looking at him.
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Tigers are supposed to be long and lean? — but his blocky head and big shoulders don't match his short legs and stout body. He's clearly cross-eyed - as are all white tigers. These vision and body shape issues cause white tigers to suffer from poor mobility along with many other serious health conditions.
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When the keepers set out enrichment for Hank - it takes him much longer to find the goodies. He startles easily, often scared of his own tail. Due to the extensive inbreeding used to create white tigers — many suffer from severe and even fatal health impairments.
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There are no legitimate accredited breeding programs for white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies - they are inbred Bengal tigers and cross-bred tigers who've been bred to carry a rare recessive gene for white fur. White tigers have no conservation value - they're bred solely in captivity for exploitation.
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You can help protect tigers by never paying? to see white tigers at a facility that breeds, buys or exploits them.
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After a lifetime trapped in the prison-like conditions of a tiger breeding mill, Hank shows us he is enjoying life at LTB, happily chuffing to his keepers each day and always ready to chow down on some yummy treats — even if it takes him a while to find them❤️
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When you donate to LTB - you support life-saving care for formerly exploited animals like Hank.
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It costs $10,000/year for basic food and care for one of our big cats, and $15/day for Hank's daily arthritis medication. Your donation today at any level provides critical care for Hank and all the rescued animals at LTB.
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Is it too early for catnip??Keeper Rebekah set up some Friday fun for the rescued bobcats...
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Who needs a nuzzle and a nap?
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Maverick would like to remind everyone → he's a tiger?
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The Tetens Family surprised dad, Steve with an early Father's Day present ? - a visit to LTB and an opportunity to feed one of the animals yesterday. Swipe ?to see which animal he chose ???
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LTB's Feed a Wild One and Behind the Scenes encounters are a gift? for everyone involved. Strict safety measures keep everyone protected - while providing an opportunity to encounter amazing rescued animals in a way that genuinely supports critical lifesaving care❤️
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Participation is always optional for the animals who are fed a portion of their carefully measured daily diet.
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Big tiger chuffs of thanks? to the Tetens for celebrating their dad while supporting all the rescued animals. And Happy early Father's Day to Steve + dads everywhere!
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Do you know a father who would enjoy a visit to LTB????
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This is pretty much Louie's whole day?? Do you know anyone who sleeps as much as a lion?
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On a scale from 1? to→ 10? how awesome are happy munching bear noises?
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Awesome Blossom is one of the oldest bears at LTB. She and Delilah were the last remaining residents of a failed roadside zoo in Oklahoma.
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The owner could no longer afford to feed them and had resorted to feeding the bears candy from a nearby factory while making arrangements to sell them to a big game hunt ranch.
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Fortunately with your support LTB was able to rescue both black bears in 2011 and it's been all blue skies for them ever since.❤️
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Rescued lioness Zulu? had a small oral mass removed yesterday and received some additional dental work from Dr. Allison Woody, DVM, DAVDC and Dr. Ryan Sadler DVM, Diplomate ACZM.
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A former circus lion, Zulu has been plagued with dental and health issues since her rescue in 2017. Like many performance animals, Zulu's canine teeth were previously filed down - which you can see in the close-up photo.
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De-fanging and filing canine teeth is common in circus and performance animals - exposing animals to lifelong pain and recurring dental infections.? At 17, Zulu also suffers from liver + inflammatory bowel disease. Her weight fluctuates, but our veterinary team and keepers evaluate Zulu's needs each day to ensure this beautiful lioness has the best life possible.
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Zulu is doing great today☀️ and we are so thankful for your support.
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Zulu's life-saving care? wouldn't be possible without you. The base cost for one veterinary procedure under anesthesia for one big cat is $1,200, one blood panel costs an average of $250 and pain medication for one animal for one day is $15.
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Your donation at any level is essential. Thank you for ensuring Zulu and all the rescued animals receive the lifesaving care they need.❤️
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Life was never easy for Zulu.? As a circus lion, she spent her days "on the road," confined to small spaces, exposed to loud noises, forceful "training" + with no access to the peace, quiet and space lions naturally crave. Like many performance lions, Zulu's canine teeth were filed down, exposing her roots to painful ongoing dental infections.
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Fortunately Zulu's life changed dramatically in 2017 when her trainer reached out to Lions Tigers & Bears seeking lifetime sanctuary for this aging lioness. ✨
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Zulu's teeth required immediate attention. Thanks to your support, she's now received extensive dental work on all of her canines. Like all of our rescued animals, she requires ongoing dental treatment. Zulu also has an oral mass that we continue to monitor.?
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At 17, Zulu suffers from liver disease + inflammatory bowel disease. Her weight fluctuates, but she is stable now, and our veterinary team and keepers evaluate Zulu's needs each day to ensure this beautiful lioness has the best life possible. She is thriving in her multi-acre habitat alongside her sister, Arusha and companion, Louie.☀️
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Your ticket to Wild in the Country this Saturday, May 18 provides lifesaving care for Zulu and all the rescued animals.??? The base cost for one veterinary procedure under anesthesia for one big cat is $1,200, one blood panel costs an average of $250 and pain medication for one animal for one day is $15.
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Costs like these add up, but so does your support.❤️
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Please buy your Wild in the Country ticket? today and make a difference for Zulu + other exotic animals in need, ☎️(619) 659-8078 x4, link in profile.
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Can't make the event Saturday? Text WIC to 71760 and bid in the silent auction, which goes live Friday.
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Rescued grizzly bear? Albert ❤️s naps, snacks and finding a great stick for chewing.?
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It's the simple things that matter most ... Agree or disagree????
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Louie has an announcement:
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✨Wild in the Country is this Saturday 5/18✨
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Your ticket ?purchase directly helps Louie? and all the rescued animals at LTB.? ticket prices increase tonight! Don't miss your chance to join us for this amazing day for the animals☎️(619) 659-8078 x4 or linktree in profile. We're so excited @whitneycummings will be here to guest host, and @iticamilanes + @hautechileproductions. ⠀
Even if you can't attend, you can bid on the silent auction starting Friday. Text WIC to 71760 to get started. ⠀
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Have you ever heard Louie roar in person?
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This magnificent white lion lived as a performance animal for years, carted around in small travel containers and used for circuses, film work and live shows. This kind of life takes a toll on big cats, but thanks to your support, Louie now spends his days in peace, napping in the green grass under blue skies with room to roam and in the company of rescued lionesses, Arusha + Zulu.
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Happy Mother's Day?
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We showered? our rescued mamas with some extra special enrichment. Used for breeding + exploited for years, Crystal had a rough life until her 2016 rescue - we're happy to celebrate her + show her some love? today and everyday. ⠀
How are you celebrating this Mothers Day??
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Rescued Bengal-mix tiger Moka is ready to roll ?♂️ into the weekend w/bestie ? Nola. Who are you rolling with this Caturday?
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Are you coming to Wild in the Country in 10 days?
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Don't miss this incredible event that helps feed and care for the rescued animals all year long❤️
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Get your tickets today and save - before prices go up on May 11.
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Please tag some friends who love animals and fun! @whitneycummings will be here with all the sanctuary animals, great food, music + dancing. We also have some amazing auction items lined up - including Super Bowl tickets ? if you won tickets to the Big Game, who would you take with you?
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The rescued animals have many cute and silly moments - which we love to share!❤️ but it's important to remember how powerful and dangerous captive wild animals truly are.
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Safety is at the core of everything we do at ??? and it's one of the reasons we advocate against private ownership of apex predators like big cats and bears.
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This week is Be Kind to Animals Week & it's a great time to reach out to your representatives and urge them to support HR 1380, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, link in profile.
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One way to show kindness for animals is by respecting and protecting them. No one needs a lion, tiger or bear as a backyard pet.
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Do you think Bakari helps prove that point?
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And please share in the comments if you have other suggestions about how to be kind to animals.
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Albert's? Friday vibe is ______________.
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Repost from @tabithalipkin with @fox5sandiego who came out to help feed the lions ? and talk out our big Wild in the Country event coming up on Saturday, May 18. Do you have your tickets yet? Have you ever fed Zulu or Louie? Were they this polite??
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Keeper Darby is feeding Louie some chicken along with his daily arthritis medication. Have you ever fed one of the rescued animals at LTB?❤️ If you could pick one of the sanctuary animals to feed - who would it be????
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This is what Sunday's are supposed to look like, right?🦁💤
As we head into a new month, what is something you would like to learn more about when it comes to the animals at LTB? Share with us below!👇🏼🦁🐯🐻
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Meet Louie!🦁 Louie, short for Lufuno, is one of our rescued lions! He was rescued from a former private owner and former animal trainer.
He is beyond majestic - learn more about him throughout the video!✨
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#ThrowbackThursday to Maverick enjoying some enrichment. 🐯🎁🍗
What is enrichment? Enrichment is any activity or sensory addition that allow animals to demonstrate their species-like behavior! A strong enrichment program is super important for any sanctuary to ensure the well-being of the animals in their care. Lions Tigers & Bears offers a lot of different enrichment for our animals from scents and rotating habitats, to boomer balls, water features, and fun cardboard additions like the one in this video.
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We are excited to announce that we are open for Exclusive Behind the Scenes visits!🦁🐯🐻
Now's your chance for a SUPER intimate way to see the animals at Lions Tigers & Bears and help ensure their daily care.❤️
We have developed guidelines for the safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers, and animals at the sanctuary.
Book your exclusive behind the scenes visit here -> https://bit.ly/BTSltb
We cannot wait to welcome you!✨
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Quick water break for Conga!🐆💦
Leopards, and all other cats, lap up water. This means, they extend their tongues straight down with the tip of the tongue curled backwards, so that the top of the tongue touches the liquid first!👅 When the cat's tongue touches the liquid surface, some of the liquid sticks to it through liquid adhesion. BUT, the cat draws its tongue back up so quickly, that for a fraction of a second, gravity takes its course, which pulls the liquid back!💦
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Meet Arusha! One of our female African lions. She was rescued in 2017, along with Zulu and Louie from a private owner. Learn more about Arusha throughout the video!
Please remember that it's never a good idea to try and keep wild animals as pets. You can however sponsor Arusha, by heading to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/our-animals/lions/arusha
Choose from either a monthly gift or annual one! Your generous contribution will help Lions Tigers & Bears provide lifetime care for these beautiful animals!🦁♥️
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Arusha is taking a little break from fun in the sun this Friday morning!🦁 Did you know the lionesses do a majority of the hunting? And they're actually faster than their male counterparts, which gives them the advantage when out hunting for food.🐾
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We have some exciting news!✨
Some wonderful friends of Lions Tigers & Bears have just provided a $30,000 Matching Gift Challenge to inspire other animal lovers, like you, to open your heart as much as you possibly can to help these majestic animals right now! That means any gift you send will be DOUBLED! We can't begin to tell you how critical these additional funds are right now.
Now more than ever, these animals could really use your help, especially those sold into the exotic animal trade industry or illegally kept as pets, like Junior and Miss Kitty, two servals native to Africa, who were facing an uncertain future because their owner could no longer care for them. Where would they go? Who could take them? Would they be euthanized?
Fortunately, thanks to loyal supporters, we were able to dispatch a rescue team to get them and bring them back to the safety of Lions Tigers & Bears.
Once here, our veterinary team was standing by to perform a thorough exam. Junior and Miss Kitty then underwent a period of quarantine, like all new arrivals to our sanctuary. Today, the pair is settling in nicely to their new life at Lions Tigers & Bears, where they have a cozy den, plenty of room to explore and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
The funds from this generous $30,000 Matching Gift Challenge will help ensure we can continue to provide the life these rescued animals deserve, including spacious habitats, nutritious food, and the veterinary care they need to live happy and healthy lives.
Please, there's never been a greater need for your support—or a better time to make a gift. We really appreciate the continuous support and generous donations from you all!🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Lions Tigers & Bears makes the front page!📰 Thank you for the feature East County Community Times! 🦁🐯🐻
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"Should I stay or should I go?"🐯💦
Nola is enjoying a lazy Sunday where she'll swim, sleep, eat, and repeat. Anyone else?
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Meet Meatball! If you haven't had the chance to learn more about Meatball, turn up your volume to hear about where he was rescued from and small hints as to where his name came from! If you know the story, share below!🐻
Looking for a way to support the rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears? Sponsor Meatball today by heading to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/sponsor ✨
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It's National Endangered Species Day! Did you know there are more tigers living in captivity in the U.S. then there are left in the wild? Moka is a generic tiger, born in captivity, and there are anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 tigers that live in captivity in the U.S.🙀 While some may keep them as pets, which we never recommend, there are also many roadside zoos that breed them to charge guests to pose and take photos with them or to pet them.🚫
In Asia, there are only 3,900 wild tigers and 1,659 in accredited zoo worldwide. The 1973 Endangered Species Act does not cover many of the exotic pets in America as it only applies to those taken from the wild, and not those bred in captivity. Also, four US states have no laws on keeping a big cat as your pet!
The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been proposed and you can take action by heading to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/advocacy-and-legislation
The Act addresses gaps in the state laws and encourages prohibiting the private ownership of big cats.
Remember that wild animals belong in the wild. What are some other animals you can think of that are on the list?
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Thank you so much to KUSI News for sharing about our Help Us Hang in There campaign and helping us spread the word about Lions Tigers & Bears and the amazing rescue animals we have provided a safe forever home to! Head to the link below to catch the full interview!🦁🐯🐻
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Lions Tigers & Bears is committed to protecting the 65 rescued animals here, while also exploring the larger issue of how COVID-19 and how it can be spread to animals from humans and vice versa. Read the full article below! 🦁🐯🐻
Find your local news channel to catch the full interview here during the 4pm news hour —> https://scripps.com/our-brands/local-media/
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Thank you so much to Elite Daily for highlighting Lions Tigers & Bears and founder, Bobbi Brink!
"The most memorable days are when we get animals out of incredibly terrible places," shared Bobbi. LTB is currently providing a forever safe home for 65 rescued animals!
Read the full article below!🦁🐯🐻
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Today we would have had our largest fundraiser event, Wild in the Country!🎉 Although it's postponed, we couldn't help but take a walk down memory lane with you all and share some photos of the previous years! From themes like Wizard of Oz, Casino Royale, and Rock n' Roar, we cannot wait to gather with you all again soon!🦁🐯🐻
Have a memory from one of the Wild in the Country fundraisers? Share with us below!✨
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MOKA now has his true forever home at Lions Tigers & Bears
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Roy Horn of the Vegas duo Siegfried & Roy has died at age 75 from complications due to the coronavirus. Roy survived an attack by a 380-pound tiger, who bit his neck during a show at the Mirage Las Vegas in 2003.
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Happy Friday!☀️ A BIG thank you from founder, Bobbi Brink, for helping us Hang in There during these tough times! Your donations and support will go towards providing a lifetime of care and a forever safe home for the 65 beautiful rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears! We appreciate you all so much! 🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Thank you SO much to everyone who donated to our 24 hour #GivingTuesdayNow fundraiser yesterday! We appreciate your continuous support and everything you do for the beautiful animals at Lions Tigers & Bears! 🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Cherry Bomb is on the lookout for our wish list this Wednesday morning!🐻🍒
A great way to donate to animal sanctuaries is through wish lists! Our Amazon wish list contains items we need to feed & care for the animals, our grounds, and the staff members and can be ordered and sent to us directly at Lions Tigers & Bears!✨
A couple of items on our wishlist currently are:
A water cooler and Vitamin Water for the employees and volunteers to stay hydrated while caring for our beautiful animals
If you are currently able to help out, you can find these items and others on our wishlist over at http://bit.ly/wishlistLTB
We really appreciate your donations and support!❤️🐾
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We are so grateful for AJ of Moon Child Creative for creating watercolor illustrations of a few of our animals! 🦁🐯🐻
How to enter: Start and complete the 20/20 challenge by Tuesday, May 5th! We'll be picking on lucky winner to win the illustrations next week! Head to https://bit.ly/LTBhanginthere and click on Become a Fundraiser! That's it! *If you've already done so, you will automatically be entered!
Good luck!
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Today, Lions Tigers & Bears and founder, Bobbi Brink were featured in People Magazine!✨
"We are a true and accredited exotic animal sanctuary. We are accredited by both the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the American Sanctuary Association — and are the only sanctuary in Southern California to have this status. In order to be accredited, a sanctuary must meet very stringent guidelines regarding habitat size, animal care, etc.," Brink shared.
Read the full article below!🦁🐯🐻
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🌎In honor of the 50th Earth Day - we want to recognize all of the amazing animals that we share this planet with.
Did you know Lions Tigers & Bears is home to more than 65 animals, 17 species?
From our hoofed friends like Billy the goat🐐 and feathered friend like Soho the macaw🦜, to Bakari the lion🦁, Maverick the tiger🐯, Blossom the black bear🐻, Punkin the mountain lion, Conga the leopard 🐆 and the rest of the rescued animal crew - Happy Earth Day! 🌎❤️
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Today's virtual visit is with our rescued grizzly bear, Cherry Bomb! Learn more about Cherry, where she was rescued from, the dangers of cub petting and more! We also launched a fun contest for kids - learn more about it throughout the visit!
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Today we are visiting with Hank, one of our rescued white tigers! Learn more about him throughout today's virtual visit!🐯🤍🐾
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Attached is founder, Bobbi Brink's chat with Good Morning San Diego on how we are caring for all of the animals at Lions Tigers & Bears during the current pandemic!🦁🐯🐻
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Join us for our live today! It's raining here in Alpine! Share with us where you're tuning in from!
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Wondering how much leopards eat? Conga eats 4lbs of food a day! 🥩🍗😋
Huge thank you to everyone who has supported and helped us Hang In There! We appreciate it greatly! Your donation of $20 can help feed Conga for 2 days! Looking for a way to get your family and friends involved as well? Challenge 20 friends to donate $20! That's it! To donate or to set up your own fundraiser, head to https://bit.ly/LTBhanginthere ❤️
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We shared Shadow in our virtual visit today on IG live! Shadow's next door neighbor was Cassara. Cassara, who was a victim of the cub petting industry and rescued in 2016. Cassara was declawed at an early age and never had a day without pain. Poor nutrition and neglect brought on many other health issues. When she arrived at Lions Tigers & Bears, we tried - with much success - to alleviate her pain through paw surgery, medication and proper nutrition. We unfortunately said goodbye to our spotted leopard, Cassara, on April 10, 2018. When we walk by her enclosure, we will always miss her and be reminded that every life counts, every one of them, and hers did too❤️
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Our Instagram virtual visit was with Shadow, the leopard! Head to our Instagram to catch it! https://www.instagram.com/lionstigers_andbears/
Shadow's next door neighbor was Cassara, who was a victim of the cub petting industry and rescued in 2016. Cassara was declawed at an early age and never had a day without pain. Poor nutrition and neglect brought on many other health issues. When she arrived at Lions Tigers & Bears, we tried - with much success - to alleviate her pain through paw surgery, medication and proper nutrition. We unfortunately said goodbye to our spotted leopard, Cassara, on April 10, 2018. When we walk by her enclosure, we will always miss her and be reminded that every life counts, every one of them, and hers did too❤️
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🔊Tune in below to hear founder, Bobbi Brink's interview with Tabitha Lipkin
Bobbi shares how COVID-19 has affected Lions Tigers & Bears, her perspective of the show - Tiger King, and what she wishes Netflix had taken more time to do.🦁🐯🐻
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Our daily virtual visit - today we are visiting and feeding lions Louie, Arusha, and Zulu! Learn more about them throughout the video! 🦁🐾
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We've been getting a lot of inquiries about the Netflix docuseries, Tiger King. Click below to read our take on the series and learn more about what Tiger King doesn't tell you. 🦁🐯🐻
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This is what Sunday's are supposed to look like, right?🦁💤
As we head into a new month, what is something you would like to learn more about when it comes to the animals at LTB?
#nonprofit #bigcatrescue #lionstigersandbears #bigcats #rescuedanimals #s
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Meet Louie!🦁 Louie, short for Lufuno, is one of our rescued lions! He was rescued from a former private owner and former animal trainer.
He is beyond majestic - learn more about him throughout the video!✨
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#ThrowbackThursday to Maverick enjoying some enrichment. 🐯🎁🍗
What is enrichment? Enrichment is any activity or sensory addition that allow animals to demonstrate their species-like behavior!
#tigers #tigerking #animalsanctuary #res
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We are excited to announce that we are open for Exclusive Behind the Scenes visits!🦁🐯🐻Now's your chance for a SUPER intimate way to see the animals at LTB and help ensure their daily care.❤️ Book your exclusive behind the scenes visitbit.ly/BTSltb
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Quick water break for Conga!🐆💦
Leopards, and all other cats, lap up water. This means, they extend their tongues straight down with the tip of the tongue curled backwards, so that the top of the tongue touches the liquid first!👅
#bigcats #leopards #liongstiger
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Meet Arusha! One of our female African lions. She was rescued in 2017, along with Zulu and Louie from a private owner. Learn more about Arusha throughout the video!
You can sponsor Arusha, by heading to lionstigersandbears.org/our-animals/li… 🦁♥️
#bigcats #bigcatrescue #anima
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Arusha is taking a little break from fun in the sun this morning!🦁 Did you know the lionesses do majority of the hunting? And they're actually faster than lions, which gives them the advantage when out hunting for food.🐾
#animalsanctuary #lions #nonprofitorganization #b
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"Should I stay or should I go?"🐯💦
Nola is enjoying a lazy Sunday where she'll swim, sleep, eat, and repeat. Anyone else?
#whitetiger #sundaymood #lazysundays #animalsan
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#SponsorSaturday Meet Meatball - one of our rescued black bears! Learn more about his rescue and hints as to where his name came from in the video! Also, to sponsor Meatball, head to the link below!
lionstigersandbears.org/sponsor
#rescueanimals #nonprofit #donatetoday
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Did you know there are more tigers in captivity in the US than there are in the wild around the entire world?! Learn more about the Big Cat Public Safety Act and how to end the exploitation of them over at
lionstigersandbears.org/advocacy-and-l…
#savebigcats #bigcatact #endangeredspeciesday
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Today we would have had our largest fundraiser event, Wild in the Country!🎉 We couldn't help but take a walk down memory lane with you all and share some photos of the previous years! We cannot wait to gather with you all again soon!🦁🐯🐻
#fundraiser #nonprofit #
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Cherry Bomb is on the lookout for our wish list this Wednesday afternoon!🐻🍒
Our Amazon wish list contains items we need to feed & care for the animals, our grounds, & the staff members! It can be ordered & sent directly to us!✨
It can be founbit.ly/wishlistLTB
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🌎In honor of the 50th #EarthDay - we want to recognize all of the amazing animals that we share this planet with.
Did you know Lions Tigers & Bears is home to more than 65 animals, 17 species? rest of the rescued animal crew - Happy Earth
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Who needs a little #MondayMotivation from rescued leopard 🐆 Conga?
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Keep your eye on the ball and have some fun today!🌈💜🐾
#MondayMood
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Aren't you glad you're not a #pumpkin?!🤪🐯🎃🐯
Spooky Campover⛺️ & Pumpkin Bash were so much #fun! Thanks to everyone who made these ev
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Rescued #blackbear Sugar🐻 sniffs something good💕
What's your favorite food #smell? Is there an emoji for it?🥞☕️🥧🎃🍩🍫
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Did you know tiger's tongues are as rough as sandpaper? 👅 Covered w/small, sharp projections called papillae, #tiger tongues help strip fur and meat from prey. They come in pretty handy for grooming too💁♀️ Doesn't rescued tiger Tabu look purrf
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Rescued #lion Bakari is ready for #Monday🦁 do you think he has a good plan?😜
#mondaymood #mondayfunday
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Which Halloween goodie🍬 gets you running like rescued #tiger Maverick?!🎃🐅💭
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Furriendly reminders:
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🐾Spooky Campover⛺️🦁#Camp out with the rescued animals Oct. 25-26 👻
🐾Watch the rescued 🦁🐯🐻s devour
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Our very own Goldilocks is at it again? Rescued #blackbear ? Liberty loves checking out the other bear's bedrooms to look for leftover goodies or a better napping spot.
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Now she's cooling off in Maddie's waterer ? What will Maddie ?say about this?
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When you're thinking ?? about doing something... but realize, meh, it's #caturday ?
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Who's ready for some Fur-iday #fun?!? Courtesy of rescued #bobcat RJ?
? Volunteer Alyssa
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How much love ? do you have for rescued #white tiger Hank this #Caturday?
