Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, dedicated to saving and protecting wild cats both in captivity and in the wild. The sanctuary provides a permanent home for tigers, lions, servals, cougars, caracals, bobcats, and other displaced wildlife including raccoons and kinkajous. Visitors can experience guided public tours, evening twilight tours for adults, and family-friendly Tiger Tales programs that combine animal encounters with conservation education. Carolina Tiger Rescue advocates strongly against the keeping of wild animals as pets and promotes the philosophy that wildlife belongs in the wild. Its educational mission, diverse resident population, and commitment to ethical animal care make it a meaningful destination in the central North Carolina region.