Both sites will track the progress of the newborns via still photos, video and weekly reports. Amazing Exotics opened its doors to the public in May after 18 years as a sanctuary and preservation compound for severely endangered species and another two years as a school for animal care-takers. What makes it even more unique is that the birth is a result of genetically correct parents. Most tigers in captivity have been in-bred, but not our tigers. The Center offers a variety of tours that permit visitors to view and interact with rare animals, and visitors will be able to visit the newborn white tigers in about eight weeks, according to Rothberg.
Education is the cornerstone of effective preservation.
What better way to educate people than to let them close to animals, to let them observe their behavior in a highly personalized manner. Housed at the Center in Lake County just outside Umatilla, Fla., on CR 452 on 85 acres, mother tiger Zena will raise her young with the interaction of Ron Holiday, behavioral specialist and educator. In addition to its ongoing education programs and nine-week curriculum, the Center hosts field trips from nearby schools and takes animals into classrooms for educational programming.