Mensa AG 2018

NEW: Lions and Tigers, but no Bears, Oh My! (Room JW Grand Ballroom 10)

07 Jul 18
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

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Speaker(s): Ann Hedderick
With about 200 animals calling the Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) home, it is one of the largest rescue centers in the United States for abused, unwanted and neglected exotic felines (aka lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, etc.). Our mission is simple: we provide permanent homes for animals that have been abused, abandoned or for some reason have nowhere to live out their lives, while educating the public about these beautiful cats. Since its founding in 1991, the EFRC has served as a nationally recognized leader in big cat rescue, conservation and care, and has grown from its humble beginnings with only three tigers to today caring for about 200 "big cats", representing nine different species. We hope through this presentation you learn not only a little more about the EFRC and our work, but the plight of these majestic cats, as well.