The Eye of the Tiger

I had the cahnce to take some nice close up photos of Igor this weekend at the Sanctuary for Predators and Exotic Animals (SPEA). Igor is a Siberian Tiger and the brother of Boris and Ussuri. He usually is pretty shy but this time he was really curious and not shy at all. Maybe he likes me

_{About SPEA:
The non-profit organization „Raubtier- und Exotenasyl e.V.“ (Sanctuary for Predators and Exotic Animals), which was founded in 2007, is the only shelter for predators, primates and exotic animals in need in Germany. The Sanctuary's lone source of income derives from donations. The SPEA works together closely with veterinarians, animal shelters, zoos and foresters. The leased land was taken over from an insolvent animal organization in 2009, as were the resident animals. The Sanctuary for Predators and Exotic Animals serves as a home for animals which stem from illegal private keeping, the black market or insolvent circuses. At the moment 6 tigers, 2 cougars, 1 lynx, 1 arctic fox, 1 red fox, 2 snow monkeys as well as a group of ferrets are being cared for.
The Sanctuary sees it‘s task in protecting the animals it’s entrusted with as well as clarification and education on the topics of exotic animals, environmental and animal species protection.
We have an open house every first Sunday of the month. Entry is free!}

If you want to know more ask me or visit their website: [link] or their facebook page: [link]
Thank you!

See "More like this" or my gallery [link] for more SPEA pictures.