We invite you to our home at TIGERS Preserve in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC.
"Swim, Swing, Soar with our Tigers, Apes, Eagles & More!"
Make your family's vacation reservations today!
Learn how you can meet these animal ambassadors, plus 100 more, at the world's most interactive wildlife experience:
www.myrtlebeachsafari.com
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Rare Species Fund
The Rare Species Fund
compliments the educational messages and field research of T.I.G.E.R.S.
To help in this life-changing cause, please visit
Considered to be "the greatest hands-on animal experience in the world", the Preserve transports you out of coastal South Carolina and straight to the savannas of Africa and the jungles of South America!
The VIP Wild Encounter Tour always contains a wide variety of exotic animal ambassadors that you will get to see and interact with. Cubs of various sizes, young apes, ligers and a whole assortment of others will be on display while visiting our Preserve located only minutes from Myrtle Beach.
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If you have your photo taken at Preservation Station during the 2015 season you will receive a $40 discount on your T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve tour! Preservation Station is located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
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Suryia, Myrtle Beach Safari's orangutan ambassador, assists trainers with the feeding and cuddling of these adorable tiger cubs!
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Orangutan and Tiger Cubs Video from Myrtle Beach Safari
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I guess it shouldn't surprise us that Suryia is such a natural at caring for these rare tiger cubs. As you may remember, this one-of-a-kind orangutan became a national celebrity when he joined forces with Roscoe the hound dog in Myrtle Beach, SC and showed the world what true friendship is all about. Watch this next video to learn the real story behind this union as told by Doc Antle. |
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Full Story behind Orangutan and Hound Dog Friendship
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Welcome to the Species Survival Trust All of our tigers within the Myrtle Beach Safari, T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve and Preservation Stations are vital members of the Species Survival Trust (SST). Because of their rare genetics, our tigers and other tigers like them may hold the keys to the survival of tigers as a whole. Many tigers in the SST possess not only rare genetics, but versions of genes that no longer exist at all in the wild. They are ESSENTIAL to preserving genetic diversity in the species. Once that variation is gone, there's no going back. Royal White Golden Tabby and Snow tigers are unique examples of natural diversity that exist within the tiger coat pattern. The special qualities of every tiger are vitally important to saving this highly endangered species. Information in today 's note as well as the website for the SST will tell you how the National Institutes of Health Genetics lab and Texas A&M University have helped us to understand the true need for full Genetics diversity found in our very rare cats. The goal of the Species Survival Trust is to educate the public on tiger conservation and the species variations. Properly informing the public and dispelling any misconceptions regarding the subject of genetics in captive tigers is our priority. Today's information is such a brief introduction into this important topic, please take the time to thoroughly read the reports that we've compiled on our website so that you may further understand the impact captive tigers have on the conservation of the species and its variants. Jan E. Janecka, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor at the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences at Texas A&M University and states that "one of the most important factors for long-term persistence of (tiger) populations and health of individuals is to ensure that genetic diversity is maintained, specifically that rare variants do not disappear from the populations." This maintenance of diversity is happening throughout the world with help from the Rare Species Fund and T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve. As Jim Fowler, famous host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, states "there is a noble but ill-informed idea that big cats and other endangered species should not be kept in captivity at all but should be allowed to live in the wild. Where is the wild? It's gone." The Scientific Approach to Tiger Breeding A sound scientific approach to tiger management and breeding recommends a program that maintains all genetic variation that is currently present in the captive tiger population. This leads to increased effective number of breeders, which is the single most important factor for increasing the likelihood of population survival and reducing extinction risk. Below you'll find more details involved in the strategy that the Species Survival Trust is using for their captive tiger management: - Preserve diversity and numbers of tigers
- Maintain a buffer against extinction with fully protected animals
- Disease research of captive tigers
- Provide opportunities to study diseases that affect wild populations
- Enable sampling of tigers for important studies
- Monitor individual tigers and their fitness
- Captive tigers enable biological research important for conservation
- Enable studies on behavior, physiology, and ecology to understand wild tigers
- Increase knowledge in how tigers evolve and Earth's biodiversity
- Many studies only possible in private facilities because of restrictions in zoos
- Public outreach, promoting conservation, and raising funds or conservation activities
- Develop appreciation and love for wildlife in people that will make economic, education and development decisions
- Promote conservation in voting public
- Raise funds for conservation actions that are needed to protect wildlife
"As the human population expands, many people have no connection to the natural world. Seeing a living, breathing animal engages those people both mentally and emotionally and helps to create that personal connection." Robert Johnson, President, International Wildlife Conservation and Education Coalition
When was the last time your family went on a daring adventure together? Visit Myrtle Beach Safari and be part of a tiger or cheetah running at full speed or swimming across a clear pool, great apes sliding through a jungle canopy, an elephant just a breath away. Discover the excitement of helping to preserve these magnificent animals for generations to come. There is something unique about being in the presence of tigers and other beautiful creations of nature. Allow us to transform the way you see yourself and the world around you forever. Learn more about conservation efforts for chimpanzees, lynx, elephants, tigers, ligers, orangutans, gibbons, apes and more through the Rare Species Fund. To see these amazing species up close and personal, visit www.myrtlebeachsafari.com/signup to get started on your own interactive tour!
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Reservations can be made NOW to take part in our tenth anniversary season! As you can imagine, this year will have special events and many ways to connect with TIGERS Preserve and the Rare Species Fund. Book your family's tour today and be part of the 10th anniversary experience. 
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve and T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Stations were created as a wildlife education organization dedicated to promoting global conservation. With informative, educational and entertaining interactive programs, Dr. Bhagavan Antle has created a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Dr. Antle, Director of T.I.G.E.R.S., works closely with international wildlife conservation projects in North America, South America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
To make reservations over the phone, please call 843.855.2699 or click here.
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