Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina, dedicated to saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild. The sanctuary's residents come from private owners, small zoos, traveling circuses, and other facilities, often after being abandoned, relinquished, or confiscated. Its work centers on providing sanctuary while educating the public about the animals and the circumstances that brought them there. The collection includes tigers, lions, servals, cougars, caracals, bobcats, and other rescued wildlife.

Visitors experience the sanctuary through guided tours, which are the way the public sees the animals. Tours provide opportunities to walk through the sanctuary while learning about individual residents, their rescue stories, and the characteristics of their species. Educational programs extend the sanctuary's work by encouraging greater understanding of wild animals and their treatment in captivity. The experience suits travelers interested in animal rescue and wildlife welfare, particularly those who want to learn about individual animals rather than visit a conventional zoo with a broad collection of species.