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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.
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.
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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"Just going to sit here and enjoy my Sunday snack alone"🐻🍏
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"Just going to sit here and enjoy my Sunday snack alone"🐻🍏
Want to see the beautiful animals and learn more about them in person? We are open for Behind The Scenes visits! You will be guided around the sanctuary to meet and feed the big cats and bears and will be able to learn about their rescue stories! Our BTS visits are an incredible and intimate way to truly understand what it takes to care for these special animals! Learn more at https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us
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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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Thanks for sharing CBS Sunday Morning 🦁🐯🐻
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"Just going to sit here and enjoy my Sunday snack alone"🐻🍏
Want to see the beautiful animals and learn more about them in person? We are open for Behind The Scenes visits! You will be guided around the sanctuary to meet and feed the big cats and bears and will be able to learn about their rescue stories! Our BTS visits are an incredible and intimate way to truly understand what it takes to care for these special animals! Learn more at https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us
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Fun in the sun with Meatball!🐻☀️
We've had record high heats at Lions Tigers & Bears!🥵🌡️🔥
Bears are smart and know how to beat the heat - they get nice and cool in the water for about 15-20 mins, head to the cave or their bedrooms and sleep off the heat! Doesn't that sound like a perfect Sunday Funday to you?😎
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It's snack-time at Lions Tigers & Bears!🐻🍏
Himalayan black bears are omnivores and will eat just about anything! In the wild, their diet consists of acorns, nuts, fruit, honey, roots, and various insects such as termites and beetle larvae. Here at the sanctuary, we provide our brother bears, Teddy and Baloo with a well-rounded diet of proteins, fruits, veggies and the occasional special treat. Baloo's favorite food is carrots🥕 and Teddy loves PB & J sandwiches🥪 😂
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Rebecca is in our gift shop!🛍️ We not only have a gift shop available onsite, but we are also online💻 --> https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/shops
With COVID, we lost visitors to our sanctuary and also shoppers to our store. Both help provide funds to the sanctuary! One way to support Lions Tigers & Bears is through our online gift shop! We have a huge selection online, like t-shirts, coffee, magnets, and more. Head to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/shops to grab your LTB merch today!✨
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We see a ton of new faces around here - Welcome!🌟 Share with us below where you're from!🌎
We are an accredited non-profit big cat & exotic animal sanctuary located in East San Diego County, California. We are dedicated to providing a safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals and to inspiring an educational forum to end the exotic animal trade🦁🐯🐻
Every visit, every hour of service spent volunteering, every purchase made through the gift shop (and online store!), every donation—it all helps us make a huge impact on the lives of the animals not only living here at Lions Tigers & Bears, but others out there still waiting to be rescued. So thank you for your support and we are so excited you're here! ❤️✨
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We are wrapping up Tiger Week with Maverick and celebrating International Tiger 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 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.🚫
Remember, wild animals belong in the wild! Share with us below a fun fact you learned about tigers this week or some action steps your are involved in!
Further ways to get involved with Lions Tigers & Bears:
🐯 Donate - https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/tracking/click-donate.aspx
🐯 Sponsoring an animal - https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/sponsor
🐯 Sign up for a BTS visit - xhttps://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us
🐯 Volunteer - https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/volunteer-intern
🐯 Sign our petition - https://www.thepetitionsite.com/522/728/980/demand-the-animals-of-g.w.-zoo-be-relinquished/
🐯 Virtual Meet N' Greet - https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/virtual-meet-n-greet
🐯 Call & Email your U.S. representative and urge them to push for passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act. If your representative is already a co-sponsor of the bill, please take the time to thank them for supporting it. - https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1380/all-info
🐯 Do not go to road side petting zoos or get your photo taken with cubs
🐯 Do not try and keep big cats as pets. They belong in the wild.
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We have loved sharing more about the tigers at Lions Tigers & Bears during our very first Tiger Week!🐅 Have you entered the giveaway yet?! If not, head over to https://bit.ly/tigerweekgiveaway tomorrow will be the last day to enter! 🎉
ALSO, Tune in TOMORROW at 9 AM PST for a very special Facebook LIVE with Founder, Bobbi Brink! She will be discussing all things tigers!🐯🐾
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Nola is one of our rescued white tigers! She is always playful and ready to hang out with her bestie, Moka!🐯
💡 #TigerWeek Fact: Did you know that all white tigers are cross-eyed? Contrary to common belief, white tigers are not a separate species (or sub-species). All white tigers in captivity are a result of extensive inbreeding that is perpetuated by the exotic animal trade. This practice results in pervasive congenital health issues - like being cross-eyed. ⠀
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😔 Reminder: please do not pay to pet, hold, or play with white tigers (or any tigers for that matter) in shows or displays! You can learn more about white tigers and the exploitation they face, by visiting an accredited sanctuary like Lions Tigers & Bears. Learn about us over at www.lionstigersandbears.org 🐾
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Hank has one of the sweetest faces!😍🐯
We are a no kill, no breed, no contact facility. And on the topic of not breeding, although many may believe that white tigers are their own species, they are actually inbred Bengal tigers (sometimes crossed with Siberian tigers). They have no conservation value at all. They exist solely as a product to be sold - often suffering through lifelong exploitation, mistreatment and neglect.😔⠀⠀
In order to get a white tiger, fathers are bred to daughters and granddaughters and typically result in many health issues.
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Hank is a survivor of this type of circle of exploitation. Please remember: do not pay to pet, hold, or play with white tigers (or any tigers for that matter) in shows or displays!
We are currently working with local and federal officials to help the animals at G.W. Zoo (yes - that one from Tiger King) who are not being cared for properly and where the public is at risk due to blatant safety and security breaches. Local and federal officials are investigating the facility - and you can help further the investigation and create change for the animals. Take action!
1 👉File a complaint with USDA APHIS. Lions Tigers & Bears created a template for easy submission:
https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/resourcefiles/pdf/usda-aphis-complaint-jeff-lowe.pdf
2 ✍️Sign this petition urging USDA/APHIS/Animal Care, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, Oklahoma Governor's Office, and Garvin County Sheriff's Department to take immediate action to help these animals:
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/522/728/980/demand-the-animals-of-g.w.-zoo-be-relinquished/
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A favorite of many - Moka! 🐯 Most days you can find Moka playing, wrestling, swimming and romping around with Nola!🧡
💡 #TigerWeek Fact: Did you know that, just like unique human fingerprints, no two tigers have the same stripes? Their stripe patterns are unique to each individual tiger and are not symmetrical on both sides! 🐯
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These beautiful animals are also endangered. How can you help? The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been proposed and you can take action! The Act addresses gaps in the state laws and encourages prohibiting the private ownership of big cats. Call and email your U.S. representative now and urge them to push for the passage of this crucial piece of legislation. If your representative is already a co-sponsor of the bill, please take the time to thank them for supporting it. You can find you representative over at https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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Today we are featuring Crystal, one of our rescued white tigers!🐯🧡
💡 #TigerWeek Fact: Did you know that all white tigers are cross-eyed? Contrary to common belief, white tigers are not a separate species (or sub-species). All white tigers in captivity are a result of extensive inbreeding that is perpetuated by the exotic animal trade. This practice results in pervasive congenital health issues - like being cross-eyed. ⠀
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😔 Reminder: please do not pay to pet, hold, or play with white tigers (or any tigers for that matter) in shows or displays! You can learn more about white tigers and the exploitation they face, by visiting an accredited sanctuary like Lions Tigers & Bears.🐾
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Tabu was conceived in Texas and born here at Lions Tigers & Bears in 2002, along with her sister, the late Sitarra, shortly after their parents, Raja and Natasha were rescued! Today Tabu is more elusive, a natural trait for tigers, who are primarily solitary creatures in the wild.🐯
Want to learn more about Tabu and the other animals at Lions Tigers & Bears? Whether you are looking to be a Member for a Day, Feed with a Keeper, resume your member visits, or have an Exclusive Behind the Scenes visit, we are ready to welcome you for in person visits!🦁🐯🐻⠀
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Head to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us to learn more and to book your visit today. We can't wait to see you!☀️
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You've heard of shark week🦈, but at Lions Tigers & Bears, we do things a bit differently! We have Tiger Week!🐯 We are excited to be sharing more about these amazing animals, including the 6 tigers that currently call LTB home!🧡
It gets even better! We're kicking it off with a giveaway! 🎉 Win the ultimate tiger lovers getaway!
You can win:
✈️ roundtrip air transportation for 2 on Southwest Airlines;
🦁🐯🐻 an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Visit to Lions Tigers & Bears;
🏨 and a 1-night hotel stay with $100 dining certificates at Viejas Hotel & Casino!
❗Enter here --> https://bit.ly/tigerweekgiveaway ❗
Stay tuned as we introduce you to Hank, Moka, Crystal, Tabu, Maverick, and Nola! Along with ways to sponsor them and get involved!
Ps - don't forget to share this on your Facebook page so your friends and family can enter and tune into Tiger Week!🐯🐾
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Friday's done right with Cherry! She's having the best of both worlds - a swim while eating! 🐻🍉
While Cherry Bomb has a forever safe home at Lions TIgers & Bears, it didn't always look like this for her. We were lucky to be able to provide her a home here and the proper care she deserves. This isn't always the fate of many of the animals, as you've seen the harsh conditions that the animals at The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park aka G.W. Zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma are experiencing. The sights there are not pretty!
You can help the animals there by taking action:
1 - 👉 File a complaint with USDA APHIS. Click the link for a template and where to submit. ➡️ https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/ResourceFiles/pdf/usda-aphis-complaint-jeff-lowe.pdf
2 - 🖊️ Sign our petition urging the USDA/APHIS/Animal Care, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife/ Oklahoma Governor's Office, and Garvin County Sheriffs Department to take immediate action to help these animals. ➡️. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/522/728/980/demand-the-animals-of-g.w.-zoo-be-relinquished/
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Anyone else's Sunday look like this? 🦁💤😂
Did you know male lions spend anywhere from 18-20 hours a day catching a snooze and female lions get about 15-18 hours of shuteye. Did we just find our spirit animal? 🙈
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"Lions Tigers & Bears is the name of the big cat and exotic animal rescue facility in Alpine, situated on 94 acres of pristine scrub oak and sagebrush on a parcel rivaling the African savanna for stillness and sparse beauty.
While Lions Tigers & Bears was opened by Alpine native and facility director Bobbi Brink and her husband Mark in 2003, the seed for the operation was planted years earlier"
Read the full article over at ➡️ https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2020/jul/01/cover-bobbi-and-mark-sleep-above-lions-alpine/
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🦁Bakari Update🦁
Bakari is feeling better! Earlier this month, during our routine rounds, we noticed Bakari was limping and his right front paw and leg were swollen. We immediately called our vet, Dr. Ryan Sadler who came out to assess Bakari. During that time, Bakari was able to move to his den and we administered him pain meds. Dr. Sadler decided it would be best to keep a watchful eye on him over the next 24 hours for any signs of improvement. Over the next few days Bakari seemed to be doing much better, and now, a few weeks later it appears he has made a full recovery.🧡
Vet bills add up here at Lions Tigers & Bears as we continue to provide the high level care to our rescued animals that require medical attention. Your support on any level, through the link here --> http://bit.ly/LTBvetfund makes a huge difference! We appreciate all you do to continue supporting these amazing animals!🐾💛
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It's the beginning of a new month and we are excited to share that we are OPEN for visits! Which animal are you most excited to see? Maybe Maddie in the pool🐻? Moka & Nola playing🐯? Or Louie hanging out with Arusha & Zulu🦁? Share with us below!👇🏼
Learn about the 65 amazing rescued animals we provide a home and care to in person. Whether you are looking to be a Member for a Day, Feed with a Keeper, resume your member visits, or have an Exclusive Behind the Scenes visit, we are ready to welcome you!🦁🐯🐻
Head to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us to learn more and to book your visit today. We can't wait to see you!☀️
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Tune in as the three African lions get transferred into our rotation of big cat habitats for the very first time. This is part of our enrichment program, keeping them happy and engaged with new sites, sounds, smells, and structures that each habitat has to offer.🐾
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Lions Tigers & Bears has been in communication with Garvin County Sheriff's Department about the situation occurring at G.W. Zoo. We want to thank Sheriff Mullet for his willingness to understand the issues of public safety and Animal Welfare Act violations happening at the facility and will continue to work with officials until a better outcome for these animals occurs.
This is only the beginning and we need your help. Below is how you can help today:
1 - 👉 File a complaint with USDA APHIS. Click the link for a template and where to submit. ➡️ https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/ResourceFiles/pdf/usda-aphis-complaint-jeff-lowe.pdf
2 - 🖊️ Sign our petition urging the USDA/APHIS/Animal Care, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife/ Oklahoma Governor's Office, and Garvin County Sheriffs Department to take immediate action to help these animals. ➡️. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/522/728/980/demand-the-animals-of-g.w.-zoo-be-relinquished/
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"Lions Tigers and Bears in Alpine launched a petition to encourage the USDA to shutdown G.W. Zoo and force the owner, Jeff Lowe, to relinquish the animals and place them in safe accredited sanctuaries like the non-profit, Lions Tigers and Bears."
Read the full article over at https://www.cbs8.com/amp/article/life/animals/exotic-animal-sanctuary-petition-shutdown-tiger-king-zoo/509-6f377729-3593-4e18-849b-e0c0bfccfce4
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Crystal is enjoying this hot summer Friday in her pool and listening to the lions!🐯💦
Earlier, we had announced a challenge to help the animals and so many caring friends stepped forward to help raise these critical funds! But we still need your help! Please don't miss this chance to make a difference for animals that have been abused, neglected, and held in captivity. You can still donate by texting LTBgive to 41444 or heading to http://bit.ly/LTBmatch
Despite the disruption in our lives, our animals still need food, veterinary care, and clean and healthy habitats. Others are still being traded and sold in exotic animal markets. They all need us.
We made a promise to provide a safe, permanent, forever home for exotic animals who have been abused, confiscated, or in danger of being euthanized because they have no suitable place to go. YOU can help provide better tomorrows for more animals like Crystal! Head to http://bit.ly/LTBmatch to donate today or text LTBgive to 41444
We really appreciate all of your support and are so grateful for the continued effort to help the beautiful animals at Lions Tigers & Bears!❤️
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Share with us below what you think Maverick is keeping himself busy with!🐯😍
We've missed you!🧡 Want to learn more about Maverick and the animals at Lions Tigers & Bear in person? We are excited to announce that we are hosting visits once again! Whether you're looking to be a Member for a Day, Feed with a Keeper, resume Member Visits or Exclusive Behind the Scenes - we're ready for you. Want to book or looking to learn more? Head to 👉🏼 https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us ☀️
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Founder, Bobbi Brink, captured some alone time with Conga after Lions Tigers & Bears closed down for the day!🐆⛅
Conga was a captive-bred pet who was abandoned by her previous owner at the age of five weeks. Fortunately, thanks to the support of our members, Lions Tigers & Bears was able to adopt her! We are happy to be able to provide a happy and safe life at Lions Tigers & Bears!❤️🐾
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Crystal's favorite way to beat the heat!☀️💦
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers love water and are great swimmers. The tigers of Lions Tigers & Bears enjoy cooling off in their pools every chance they get.🐯🌊
What plans do you have for the weekend?✨
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Teddy is celebrating National Eat Your Veggies day, the best way he knows how - a picnic!🥬🥕🌽
We often get asked how to get involved during these times. A couple ways are:
🐾 donating items from our Amazon Wish List http://bit.ly/wishlistLTB
🐾 helping out with our vet fund to be able to provide the best care for all of the animals are Lions Tigers & Bears http://bit.ly/LTBvetfund
🐾 Book a LIVE virtual meet n' greet! Learn more over at https://bit.ly/wildmeetngreetLTB
Thank you SO much for your ongoing support and all that you do for the animals here at LTB, we appreciate it greatly!🦁🐯🐻❤️
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Anyone else's Sunday look like Crystal's?😂🐯
Tigers can reach a length of up to 11 feet and weigh as much as 660 pounds!🙀
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Meet Louie - Our majestic white lion!🦁
Louie is a nickname for Lufano, which means "good to love" in Swahili. With his kind and sweet nature, Louie certainly lives up to his name. Learn more about Louie throughout the video!✨
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Mia is taking it easy as we head into the weekend☺️
Did you know all bobcat tails have a noticeable black tip with a little white spot on the very end? You can see the white tip on Mia's as she moves her tail. Frequent tail "bobbing" is also a unique characteristic of the species and is where they get their name..."bob"cat!😺
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Happy Best Friends Day from the best of friends, Moka & Nola!🐯❤️
Nola was rescued from an unpermitted location near New Orleans, Louisiana and received around the clock care to treat her medical issues, which she responded to well and made a quick recovery. She quickly settled into life at Lions Tigers & Bears and within six months, Moka arrived. Moka was rescued from smugglers attempting to transport it across the border from Mexico to the United States. He was first sent to San Diego Zoo Safari Park and since he is a bengal tiger hybrid, he was not conducive for the zoo's species survival breeding program and transferred to LTB, where he adjusted to his new home. We are grateful to be able to provide a forever safe home for Moka, Nola, and all of the animals at Lions Tigers & Bears!🦁🐯🐻
They absolutely love playing, wrestling, swimming and romping together in their spacious habitats.✨
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Founder, Bobbi Brink, is up close and personal with Conga!🐆 Anyone else hear her purr? ✨
💡 Did you know that the spots on leopards are called rosettes because their shape is similar to that of a rose?🌹
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Today we are excited to introduce to you, Zulu - one of our African female lions. She came to Lions Tigers & Bears with Arusha and Louie after their their private owner and former animal trainer decided to relinquish the trio.
We are so happy to be able to provide them a safe and forever home here at LTB. Looking to sponsor Zulu and provide lifetime care? Head to https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/our-animals/lions/zulu and click on the 'Sponsor Me' button! We are so grateful for your continuous support for all of the beautiful animals!🦁❤️
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Yesterday during our routine rounds we noticed Bakari was limping and his front right leg and paw were swollen. So we immediately called our veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Sadler, who came out to take a look at him.
We were planning to anesthetize Bakari, but after monitoring him with the vet, he was able to get up and move to his den. Dr. Sadler thought it would be best to administer some pain meds and keep a very close eye on Bakari for the next 24 hours.
Today, Bakari is doing a little bit better, although he is still limping and seems a bit weak. We have him in a separated area from the girls - Jillian and Suri - and will continue to monitor him over the next 24 hours. It is likely that Bakari will need to be sedated so we can get some x-rays of his leg and paw to get to the bottom of his diagnosis.
We will be sure to keep you update on Bakari's condition as we know more. In the meantime, thank you for your kind thoughts and if you would like to make a donation to help cover Bakari's medical bills - it is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you for all you do to support these amazing animals.
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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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"Just going to sit here and enjoy my Sunday snack alone"🐻🍏
Want to see the beautiful animals and learn more about them in person? We are open for Behind The Scenes visits! Learn molionstigersandbears.org/visit-uskSDblO
#sandiego #thingstodoinsandiego #animalsan
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Fun in the sun with Meatball!🐻☀️
We've had record high heats at Lions Tigers & Bears!🥵🌡️🔥
Bears are smart and know how to beat the heat - they get nice and cool in the water for about 15-20 mins, head to the cave or their bedrooms and sleep off the heat!
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It's snack-time at Lions Tigers & Bears!🐻🍏
Himalayan black bears are omnivores and will eat just about anything! In the wild, their diet consists of acorns, nuts, fruit, honey, roots, and various insects such as termites and beetle larvae!
#animalsanctuary #blac
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There are a lot of new faces around here! Hello! We are Lions Tigers & Bears, a no breed, no kill, no contact animal sanctuary. You can learn more about us over at lionstigersandbears.org
#animalsanctuary #animals #sandiego #bigcats #exoticanimals
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We are wrapping up Tiger Week with Maverick and celebrating International Tiger Day!🐯
Learn more about ways to get involved with Lions Tigers & Bears over lionstigersandbears.orgbxM
#animalsanctuary #nonprofit #tigerweek #animalwelfare #animallov
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Nola is one of our rescued white tigers! She is always playful and ready to hang out with her bestie, Moka!🐯
😔 Reminder: please do not pay to pet, hold, or play with white tigers (or any tigers for that matter) in shows or displays! 🐾
#bigcats #tigerweek #an
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Hank has one of the sweetest faces! 😍🐯
We are a no kill, no breed, no contact facility. Hank is a survivor of a circle of exploitation. Please remember: do not pay to pet, hold, or play with white tigers (or any tigers for that matter) in shows or displays!
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A favorite of many - Moka! 🐯 Most days you can find Moka playing, wrestling, swimming and romping around with Nola!🧡
The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been proposed and you can take action by healionstigersandbears.org/advocacy-and-l…SF4LeVsY
#bigcatact #bigcats #animals
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Today we are featuring Crystal, one of our rescued white tigers!🐯🧡
You can sponsor Crystal ovlionstigersandbears.org/sponsor0XoK1J
#TigerWeek #bigcats #animalrescue #animalsanctuary #lovea
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Tabu was conceived in Texas and born here at Lions Tigers & Bears in 2002, shortly after their parents, Raja and Natasha were rescued! Today Tabu is more elusive, a natural trait for tigers, who are primarily solitary creatures in the wild.🐯
#tigerweek #bigcatsanctuary #b
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You've heard of shark week🦈,, but at Lions Tigers & Bears, we do things a bit differently! We have Tiger Week!🐯
And we're kicking it off with a giveaway! Win the ultimate tiger lovers getaway! Enter here -bit.ly/tigerweekgivea…fPiNtl
#tigerweek #giveaway #tigers #b
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Cherry is having best of both worlds - a swim while eating. Now that's a happy bear!🐻🍉
#grizzlybears #bearrescue #sandiego #animalsanctuary #nonprofitorgani
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Anyone else's Sunday look like this? 🦁💤😂
Did you know male lions spend anywhere from 18-20 hours a day catching a snooze and female lions get about 15-18 hours of shuteye. Did we just find out spirit animal? 🙈
#lions #animalsanctuary #lazysundays #sundaymo
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We are now open for visits! Head to lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us to learn more and to book your visit today. We can't wait to see you!☀️
#animalsanctuary #thingstodosandiego #sandiego #big
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Bakari is feeling better! Last month, we noticed he was limping and had a swollen paw. We had our vet check it out immediately and after pain meds, he is feeling a lot better! Vet bills add up here, your support on any level makes a huge difference --> bit.ly/LTBvetfund
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Crystal is enjoying her Friday in her pool and listening to the lions!🐯💦
Donate by texting LTBgive to 41444 or headibit.ly/LTBmatchpAgAIk
We appreciate all of your support and are so grateful for the continued effort to help the beautiful animals!❤️
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We've missed you!🧡 We are now open for visits! Whether you're looking to be a Member for a Day, Feed with a Keeper, resume Member Visits or Exclusive Behind the Scenes, we can't wait to welcome you to LTB! Ready to book or looking to learn more? Head lionstigersandbears.org/visit-us
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Founder, Bobbi Brink, captured some alone time with Conga after Lions Tigers & Bears closed down for the day!🐆⛅
#leopards #animalsoftwitter #animalrescue #bigcatrescue #bigcatact #animalsanc
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Crystal's favorite way to beat the heat!☀️💦
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers love water and enjoy cool off in their pools!🐯🌊
What plans do you have for the weekend?✨
#fridayvibes #nonprofit #bigcata
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Teddy is celebrating National Eat Your Veggies day, the best way he knows how - a picnic!🥬🥕🌽
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Anyone else's Sunday look like Crystal's?😂🐯
Tigers can reach a length of up to 11 feet and weigh as much as 660 pounds!🙀
#bigcatact #tigers #savebigcats #sun
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Meet Louie - Our majestic white lion!🦁
Louie is a nickname for Lufano, which means "good to love" in Swahili. With his kind and sweet nature, Louie certainly lives up to his name. Learn more about Louie throughout the video!✨
#savebigcats #lionking #lions #bigcats #catl
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Mia is taking it easy as we head into the weekend☺️
Frequent tail "bobbing" is a unique characteristic of the species and is where Mia and others like her get their name..."bob"cat!😺
#bigcatact #bobcats #catsoftwitter #nonprofit #frid
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Happy Best Friends Day from the best of friends, Moka & Nola!🐯❤️
They absolutely love playing, wrestling, swimming and romping together in their spacious habitats.✨
#bestfriendsday #tigerking #bigcatact #savebigcats #mondaymood #be
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Founder, Bobbi Brink, is up close and personal with Conga!🐆 Anyone else hear her purr? ✨
💡 Did you know that the spots on leopards are called rosettes because their shape is similar to that of a rose?🌹
#nonprofit #savebigcats
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Today we introduce to you, Zulu - one of our African female lions.
Looking to sponsor Zulu and provide lifetime care? Head to lionstigersandbears.org/our-animals/li… and click on the 'Sponsor Me' button! We are so grateful for your continuous support for all of the beautiful animals!
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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!✨
#lionstigersandbears #animalsanctuary #bigc
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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 #
