Collection: Chaz

Rescue Story: Chaz was born to Priscilla, a pregnant tiger rescued by Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) during the federal seizure of 68 big cats from Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (Tiger King Park). TCWR’s President, Tanya Smith, worked extensively with the Department of Justice and Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance (BCSA) to coordinate this high-profile rescue. After months of preparation, the operation was executed over three days, with TCWR team members escorted into the facility by officers. The rescued animals were transported to various Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) sanctuaries. GFAS accredits sanctuaries for high standards of animal care, and TCWR is one of nine GFAS-accredited sanctuaries in North America for apex predators.
Unlike his mother, Priscilla, who was rescued from a cub petting operation, Chaz will know the freedom and safety of true refuge his whole life. Chaz lives with his brother, Butch; it is common for siblings to live with each other in the wild until they are twenty-four months old. Chaz is a white tiger that is highly vocal and extremely food-motivated. He tends to stay very close to the comfort of his brother and his favorite enrichment is cardboard.