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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.
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.
Screening of The Conservation Game
Lions Tigers & Bears is sponsoring two nights of an exclusive screening of Michael Webber's "The Conservation Game" - not available for viewing anywhere else! Join us for one night or two - you choose! Tickets on sale now. Don't miss out - RSVP today!
PB&J Day w/ the Bears
National PB&J Day is April 2nd - and our bears LOVE this special treat so we're celebrating during our 10 AM educational visit! We have some very special guests joining us to help make a 6 foot-long bear-sized PB&J, including the Jelly Bear Jelly Company, Deanna's Gluten Free Bakery, and Supervisor Joel Anderson. The bears will have special enrichment, and it is going to be a fun time. Limited availability, so RSVP today.
WHEN: Friday, April 2nd @ 10 AM - must RSVP in advance
DONATION: Adult/$43 & Child/$26 (12 and under). Upgrade to a Feed w/ a Keeper for $100 (Must be 18+ to feed!)
Virtual Meet n' Greet
Invite a big cat or bear to your next meeting!
Invite a big cat or bear to your next virtual meeting - and it will be guaranteed to be one that your co-workers or friends and family will never forget! Are you practicing social distancing? Does that mean virtual meetings are your new norm? Lions Tigers & Bears' WILD VIRTUAL Meet n' Greets are the perfect way to shake up the monotony of your virtual meetings - and the best part is - your participating benefits the animals!
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.
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Looks like Meatball is having a picnic for one today!🐻🍎🥬🍉
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🦁 Many of you have been asking how Bakari's been doing, so here's an update!
As you may recall, Bakari has intervertebral disc disease, which is the reason for his intermittent limb lameness and flair ups that he experienced earlier this year. We have been keeping him on a tight regimen of medications to manage any pain and offering him intermittent den rest to alleviate any over exertion. This process has seemed to help, as his condition is currently stable. Bakari really enjoys spending each day lounging with his sisters (lions sleep 20+ hours a day!) and his voracious appetite is strong as ever, devouring 12-15 pounds of raw meat a day.
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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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Looks like Meatball is having a picnic for one today!🐻🍎🥬🍉
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🦁 Many of you have been asking how Bakari's been doing, so here's an update!
As you may recall, Bakari has intervertebral disc disease, which is the reason for his intermittent limb lameness and flair ups that he experienced earlier this year. We have been keeping him on a tight regimen of medications to manage any pain and offering him intermittent den rest to alleviate any over exertion. This process has seemed to help, as his condition is currently stable. Bakari really enjoys spending each day lounging with his sisters (lions sleep 20+ hours a day!) and his voracious appetite is strong as ever, devouring 12-15 pounds of raw meat a day.
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Looks like someone is ready for fun in the sun this weekend! Anyone else's plans look like Meatball's?🐻💦☀️
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We often get asked of the many ways to get involved with Lions Tigers & Bears and there are plenty of ways! Maddie recommends one really unique (and impactful!) option is to start a fundraiser on Facebook for your birthday or a special life event!🐻✨
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3 to start a fundraiser on Facebook:
1️⃣ Tap on the three lines on your phone and select Fundraiser or if you're on a computer, select Fundraiser on the left hand side menu when you open Facebook.
2️⃣ Select Lions Tigers & Bears as the nonprofit
3️⃣ Select the goal amount of money you'd like to fundraise and hit create! Then just share away with your network.
Your fundraiser helps keep Lions Tigers & Bears operating and impacts the lives of the animals not only living here, but those out there still in need of rescue.🧡
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Teddy thinks that everyday ending with a ‘y' is a great day for a picnic! 🍉🐻
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Long weekend feast fit for a king! Can you guess how many lbs of meat Bakari eats in a day?!👀🥩🦁
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Happy Fourth of July and Happy Bear-Day Liberty!❤️🐻🎆⠀
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Wondering how Liberty got her name?!👇✨
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Liberty was living in the Angeles National Forest and had to be removed because she had learned how to get food from the campers.⛺ Each year, many bears wander into campgrounds, where their chances of survival are doomed. ⠀
Once dependent on humans for food, these bears continue to frequent the campgrounds and become a danger to campers. When this happens, Fish & Wildlife are called in and since most bears are not able to be relocated, they are euthanized. Each year too many bears are euthanized due to human contact, but thankfully, Liberty's fate was destined to have a happy ending.😍 Liberty now has a lifetime home at Lions Tigers & Bears, living happily in a four-acre bear habitat with five other black bears!🐻❤️
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Our girl, Cherry Bomb, is beating the heat with a watermelon ice pop!🍒🍉☀️
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Everyday is a pool day for Meatball🐻💦☀️ Who else loves cooling off with a swim?!🌈💦
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Hangin' with Conga!🐆🤪 Conga, being the leopard that she is, LOVES to climb.🤩 Thanks to some very special members and friends of Lions Tigers & Bears, we were able to build an aerial skyway dubbed 🐆"Conga's Run" 🐆 for her to climb in to her hearts content and have an aerial view of all the happenings at the sanctuary.👀🧡
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Thank you to The San Diego Union-Tribune for the amazing feature! Be sure to check out our founder Bobbi Brink on the Name Drop San Diego podcast! Let us know what you think! 🦁🐯🐻
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Maddie is strutting into Monday and is looking forward to a week full of playing in the pool, naps, and snacks!🐻✨
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Happy Sunday! What do you think caught Hank's eye during golden hour?🤩🐯☀️ Drop your guess below!✨
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It's black bear day!🐻✨ We provide a safe and caring home to 8 beautiful, rescued black bears! Meet our black bears - Maddie, Delilah, Liberty, Blossom, Sugar Bear, Meatball, and two Himalayan black bears - Teddy and Baloo!🐻 If you have a favorite, share who it is below!👇
It's never a good idea to have a wild animal as a pet, but you can make a black bear part of your family by sponsoring one! Your support provides for their daily needs, including food, shelter, and veterinary care! Head to www.lionstigersandbears.org/sponsor to learn more and to sponsor a black bear today! Or you can donate directly on this post! We appreciate all of your generous donations and support!🦁🐯🐻🧡
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Throwback Thursday to your favorite duo, Moka and Nola, chasing sunsets and splashing around in the pool!🐯☀️💦
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It's Sunday Funday!🌈☀️ Share with us below what you think Sugar Bear and Meatball will be up to today!🐻
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiger-king-park-seizure-sanctuaries/
"With several accredited sanctuary teams working together with the federal officials, it was an efficient and seamless operation" - Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions Tigers & Bears.
Read the full article by CBS News below.
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It's National Endangered Species Day!🐯 Did you know there are more tigers living in captivity in the U.S. than there are left in the wild?
There are anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 tigers that live in captivity in the U.S.🙀 While some private owners these wild cats as pets, which we NEVER recommend, there are also many roadside zoos that breed to charge guests to pose, pet and take photos with them, a practice known as cub petting🚫 And there are still 4 U.S. states with no laws on keeping a big cat as a pet!
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The Big Cat Public Safety Act was reintroduced on January 11th, 2021 and if passed, it would prohibit private ownership of big cats and restrict direct physical contact between the public and big cats, putting an end to "cub petting" and the cruel breeding cycles on which these operations depend.
You can take action today by calling and emailing your U.S. representative now and urge them to push for the passage of this crucial piece of legislation. Head to www.lionstigersandbears.org/advocacy-and-legislation to learn more!
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Remember that wild animals belong in the wild. What are some other animals you can think of that are on the endangered species list?🦁🐯🐻
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If you're looking for a sign to treat yourself to a picnic, this is it! 🍉🥬🍎🥑
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Friday's are for meeting at the local watering hole!🦁🤪
Looking for the perfect getaway!?🦁🐯🐻 Come stay at Lions Tigers & Bears and be immersed in the sights and sounds of the big cats and bears - your very own private safari is waiting for you at our very own White Oak Wild Nights retreat!🌳
Purchase a gift certificate to White Oak Wild Nights or book your stay today by heading to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/white-oak-wild-nights - Adventure awaits!☀️⛰️
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"We so need change in California... but not at the expense of using an animal," said Bobbi Brink, Lions Tigers & Bears founder. "I think the public doesn't realize how many of these animals are used, abused, and dumped." - Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions Tigers & Bears
Read the full article below regarding gubernatorial candidate, John Cox's, use of bear during his campaign.
https://www.10news.com/news/team-10/investigation-into-gubernatorial-candidate-john-coxs-use-of-bear-during-campaign
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Best friends, Moka and Nola, having a moment during golden hour🐯☀️🧡
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🐻John Cox Bear Update: Bobbi and the team are live at Shelter Island this morning to shine some light on why it's not ok 🚫 to be using a 1,000 pound grizzly bear for a political publicity stunt.
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THIS is why we need the Big Cat Public Safety Act, as it would end the private possession of big cats as pets, end cub petting, and limit exhibitors to those who do not repeatedly violate the law. See video below of a tiger roaming loose in Houston, TX.
This federal bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives during the tail end of the 116th session of Congress (December 2020) with bipartisan majority. However, that session of Congress is now over, and that means we need to start again in this new Congressional session (117th) to get momentum going once again.
Call and email your U.S. representative now and urge them to push for the passage of this crucial piece of legislation - Find your representative here👉🏻 https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative and we also have a sample letter for you to use or customize👉🏻 https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/ResourceFiles/pdf/hr2863-sample-letter.pdf
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Happy Mother's Day from Lions Tigers & Bears!🦁🐯🐻❤️⠀
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Today we're celebrating ALL Moms out there, including our very own rescued white tiger, Crystal.
Crystal is a survivor of exploitation. Before being rescued by our sanctuary, she was used for cub breeding at an Ohio breeding mill, where she gave birth to many litters of cubs over the years that were sold off for profit. Sadly, her story is not unlike many of the captive tigers that exist here in the U.S. However, Crystal is one of the fortunate ones because the cycle of abused stopped when she was rescued by Lions Tigers & Bears. And today we're happy to say she is thriving. 🐾
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Eli, one of the newest rescued servals, is slowly getting more comfortable after his move! Moving can be very scary for these animals. Although he's still a bit timid, Eli came out to say hello and check out the scene!💛
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Scott Marks of San Diego Reader shares that The Conservation Game, directed by Michael Webber, "should have the same detrimental impact on celebrity animal handlers that The Cove and Blackfish did on SeaWorld"!
Don't miss out on the exclusive screenings of The Conservation Game:
Night 1 - UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center: Friday, May 7 at 7 pm
Night 2 - Lions, Tigers, and Bears Sanctuary in Alpine: Saturday, May 8 at 5 pm
Must RSVP in advance over at lionstigersandbears.org/our-events/film-screening
Read the full review in the article below!👇🏻
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2021/may/06/movie-review-conservation-game-real-tiger-king/
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Another great feature! 🎬
Thank you to Alicia Summers, who will also be joining us as a moderator for Friday's panel after the film, for such a great story!
Head over to this link http://bit.ly/Night1TheConservationGameFilmScreening to get your tickets for Friday's screening of The Conservation Game @ Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley-Hazard Center.
We'll see you there!🦁🐯🐻
https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/animals/the-conservation-game-screening-alpine/509-78660294-95f9-416a-a657-6be0e4dba88d
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Another great feature! 🎬
Thank you to Alicia Summers, who will also be joining us as a moderator for Friday's panel after the film, for such a great story!
Head over to this link http://bit.ly/Night1TheConservationGameFilmScreening to get your tickets for Friday's screening of The Conservation Game @ Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley-Hazard Center.
We'll see you there!🦁🐯🐻
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We are so excited to be featured on CBS 8 - San Diego News with founder Bobbi Brink and Director Michael Webber about the upcoming documentary "The Conservation Game."
Be sure to check out the full article down below 🦁🐯🐻
Head to https://bit.ly/TheConservationGameFilmScreening to reserve your tickets and RSVP for the big event!
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/morning-extra/lions-tigers-and-bears-screening-new-documentary-the-conservation-game/509-37971b21-66a0-433b-b4d5-8f2caf2e8274
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Lions Tigers & Bears was featured on NBC 7 San Diego Down to Earth with Dagmar Midcap - Founder, Bobbi Brink, shares more about what we do, why, and more about the overbreeding problem of tigers in captivity. Catch the full segment through the link below!🦁🐯🐻
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/down-to-earth-with-dagmar/down-to-earth-coming-to-the-rescue/2591841/
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Thank you to The San Diego Union-Tribune for sharing our first rescue during the COVID-19 pandemic! We are excited to provide a forever, safe home to Lily, Eli, and Savannah.🧡
Check out the full article below!
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2021-04-27/alpine-animal-sanctuary-welcomes-white-tiger-and-two-african-wild-cats-as-newest-arrivals
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A behind-the-scenes look at what Teddy is up to today! 👀🐻
We scatter the food in our bear habitats as a form of enrichment. Bears are foragers, so this simulates a natural behavior helping keep them happy, healthy and of course... well fed!
As you can see, our bears love foraging for snackies.
How are you spending your day? ☀️✨
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Happy Sunday! What do you think caught Hank's eye during golden hour?🤩🐯☀️ Drop your guess below!✨
#bigcats #bigcatrescue #animalsanctuary #tigerrescue #goldenhour #sandiego
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Throwback Thursday to your favorite duo, Moka and Nola, chasing sunsets and splashing around in the pool!🐯☀️💦
#rescuebigcats #bigcats #anima
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If you're looking for a sign to treat yourself to a picnic, this is it! 🍉🥬🍎🥑
#bearsoftwitter #picnic
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Eli, one of the newest rescued servals, is slowly getting more comfortable after his move! Moving can be very scary for these animals. Although he's still a bit timid, Eli came out to say hello and check out the scene!
#servals #catsoftwiitter #cats #servalc
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"Let me make sure the water is juuuust right!"🐻☺️💦
Cherry is ready for a day full of fun in the sun!🍒☀️
#bears #grizzlybear #funinthesun #sandi
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Crystal is catching the morning sun!🐯☀️
#whitetiger #exoticcat #bigcats #rescued
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What #SundayFunday looks like at Lions Tigers & Bears!🐻💦
Does your Sunday look similar?🌈☀️
#sundayvibes #sundayscene #sundaze #anima
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Cherry Bomb is having the best of both worlds - a swim and some snacks!💭😍🍉🐻
Did you know that one way to identify a grizzly bear is by the large hump on their shoulders?! It's actually a powerful muscle they use to power their forelimbs through their
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A behind-the-scenes look at what Teddy is up to today! 👀🐻
We scatter the food in our bear habitats as a form of enrichment. This helps keep their mind stimulated and helps prevent our rescued animals from getting bored.
As you can see, our bear
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What could be catching the eye of tiger Hank during this golden hour at the sanctuary? ✨🐯👀 Comment your guesses below!
#bigcats #whitetiger #catso
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A look into Conga's habitat today! 😍✨ Conga enjoys beef bones, chicken, and relaxing in her hammock. She also LOVES splashing in her private pool and waterfall. Can you tell Conga is living her rescued best life?!🦁🐯🐻
#animalsanctuary #bigc
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Everyone: "Summer 2021 is right around the corner!" "Are you exercising, drinking water, eating your greens?"
Us: *Coming out of hibernation after a long, long winter* 😂🐻☀️
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Mid-week spaw day for Cherry!🐻🍒💦🐾
#bears #bearrescue #animalsanctuary #californ
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Snow day at Lions Tigers & Bears today! 🐆☃️❄️ Conga exploring her habitat and enjoying today's fun surprise!
#visitcalifornia #snowday #bigcats
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Here's your Monday reminder to get your veggies in this week!🥬🐻
#mondayvibes #mondaymood #californiabears #mondaymo
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