Jul / Aug 2021
L I FES T Y LE Swim
Summer INTO
Contents
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In this issue 16
3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
A note on what's coming up
4 PET FEATURE
Furry Friends Matching Game
5 LIVE JAZZ On the Lanai
6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Showcasing your neighbors
7 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
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8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap
9 CARIBBEAN NIGHT
Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch
Hosted by Pineapple Kitchen
11 GET INVOLVED
COMMUNITY INFO
MEMBER SERVICE
12 A LOOK AHEAD
Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch Homeowners Association 4268 Rosatti Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeWiregrassLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
TAYLOR MORRISON SALES
15 BASEBALL GAME
Tess Gregory Lifestyle Manager 813-563-1259 TGregory@Evergreen-LM.com
Sales Gallery Mon-Sat, 10am to 6pm Sun, 12pm to 6pm
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April Hueter Community Association Manager AHueter@Evergreen-LM.com
Cheryl Steers Community Sales Manager 813-240-0553 CSteers@TaylorMorrison.com
Matt Sawyer Tampa Regional Manager 941-866-6044 MSawyer@Evergreen-LM.com
Xiomara Romanov Community Sales Manager 813-685-3399 XRomanov@TaylorMorrison.com
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
Upcoming Events
13 WELLNESS
Mindful Meditation
14 FITNESS
A look at SVB Wellness Center
Rays vs. Red Sox
Summer Detox Salad
17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town
18 ESPLANADE CONNECT Gifts of Gratitude
19 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Big Cat Rescue
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Elizabeth Ortiz Community Sales Manager 352-419-3189 EOrtiz@TaylorMorrison.com
Letter From the Lifestyle Team TESS GREGORY YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Summer is here! Welcome, Esplanade members to the seasonal malfunction of Florida’s central air conditioning system. Fear not, because during these “dog days of summer” we have several ways to keep you casually cool under the shade of our activities calendar. Hot off the press! We are adding new friendly faces to our kaleidoscope of welcomed wanders each week. I would like to take a moment to welcome all our new members and thank you for choosing to become a part of our community. Let’s discuss the social programming here in Wiregrass Ranch. We truly present a unique setting where members in this resort-style community have the opportunity to make it their own. We also do important work here between socials and sailing. Our community is excited for the opportunity to support local schools and send supplies to military troops overseas. We are collecting both notebooks for the kids, and comfort items for the soldiers. Since inception, just one year ago, Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch has grown a style all its own. Thanks to the members already living and gathering here safely within our community, we are already celebrating new friendships and discovering unique hobbies. No matter if it’s an easy, casual gathering on the Sales Gallery Lanai, exploration of local brewery, crafting, or a day on the water our team focuses on providing a lifestyle worth every moment. Making memories, and trying new things is the journey we have all embarked on together. Welcome aboard, friends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Esplanade Lifestyle!
Tess JUL /AUG 2021
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PET FEATURE
Furry Friends Matching Game Can you match the furry family members with their owners? OWNERS #1
PET #1
OWNERS #2
PET #2
OWNERS #3
PET #3
OWNERS #4
PET #4
Bill and Marian Daigneault
Linda and Scott Seelman
Rick and Laura Finch
Steve and Roberta Hyde
This fur baby is Rosie and she is a golden doodle.
Jovi’s favorite place is “HIS” new lanai.
Jake's favorite thing is ... people!
This cutie is Chelsea.
Answer Key: Owners #1 > Pet #3; Owners #2 > Pet #4; Owners #3 > Pet #1; Owners #4 > Pet #2
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LIVE JAZZ
on the lanai
July
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LIVE MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AT ESPLANADE WIREGRASS RANCH! THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENING INCLUDES PERFORMANCES BY TWO LOCAL, WELL KNOWN JAZZ MUSICIANS, WHO HAVE TEAMED UP TO BRING AN EVENING OF SMOOTH SOUNDS AND SOULFUL EXPERIENCES. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO GATHER FOR A UNIQUE SOCIAL INCLUDING A LIVE SAXOPHONE PAIRED WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOCALIST. BRING A BEVERAGE OF YOUR CHOICE TO ENJOY. JUL /AUG 2021
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Frank & Cindy Del Vecchio The members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a member, couple or family to showcase the amazing members we have living in Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
Where were you each born? Cindy: Bronx, NY; Frank: Jamaica, NY.
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When is your birthday? Cindy: January 7; Frank: January 28. What is your favorite food? Cindy: Spanish and Italian; Frank: Italian. What makes you laugh the most? Cindy: Our grandson and my husband. Frank: My wife and father-in-law. What are some of your individual hobbies, and what do you like doing together? Cindy: Jigsaw puzzles, reading, and traveling. Frank: Restoring my 1950 Ford and traveling. Together: Cruising, everything. What songs have you completely memorized? Both: A lot of oldies.
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What new skills would you like to learn and why? Cindy: Arts and crafts and mah jongg. Frank: Understanding/reading music so I can play the piano. What is your favorite holiday, and why? Cindy: Christmas, because I like to see how excited my grandson gets opening gifts and family being together. Frank: Halloween, because I like to dress up. Where do you like to vacation? Cindy: Italy, Europe; Frank: Sedona, AZ. What do you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Cindy: Visit Italy; Frank: Hot air balloon ride. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? Cindy: Healing. I would love to heal my family and friends of ailments. Frank: Peacemaker, to create peace throughout the world.
CONCIERGE
Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
HOTEL RATES
TRANSPORTATION
BEAUTY
Ask your Lifestyle Team for more information about special discounts at the following hotels:
AFFARI TRANSPORTATION 10% Discount 813-448-4703 affaritampa.com
MARI’S MOBILE NAILS Contact Mari 813-507-3967 facebook.com/marismobilenails
SADDLEBROOK RESORT TAMPA ALOFT, SARASOTA RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS RITZ CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES INN ON 5TH, NAPLES
DOGS & PETS
DRY CLEANING QUALITY PLUS DRY CLEANING Free pickup & delivery service 727-807-3257 qpcleaners.com
PAW WASH PLUS Grooming Services 727-375-7070 pawwashplus.com
ACTIVITIES
K9 ADVENTURE Dog Daycare 10% Off Regular Services 727-375-9995 k9adventurestrinity.com
KAI LANI CATAMARAN Catamaran Cruise Esplanade Rate: $45 per person 727-656-7894 kailanicat.com JUL /AUG 2021
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Wineglass
CRAFTS We have a crafty bunch in Esplanade. We learned how to etch and paint our bar glasses. Having a unique work of art that you created is something to be proud of. It looks more and more beautiful each time you refill the wineglass.
Giving Tree Music
DRUM CIRCLE The team from Giving Tree Music hosted a beautiful drum circle for our members at the beginning of 2021. Members and future members sat in a socially distanced circle in the meadow across from our Sales Gallery and utilized percussion instruments as their voices. They spoke to each other in the language of music.
Golf
OUTINGS Here in Florida, we're out on the golf course often. Our golfing members grab their sticks and meet on a few different courses surrounding our community to play.
Slab
SIGNING Thank you to all our members who joined us for our Slab Signing. Esplanade is doing something together that makes belonging matter. Our members are helping to create what they want to be a part of. With your hearts and our hands, we will build a reflection of our members in the community we live in. We look forward to celebrating many more exciting milestone events with you in the future!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Member
MEET & GREET Back in October, members gathered for the first time to safely socialize in an open air beer garden. The brand new Brewery in Wesley Chapel hosted the event. We considered it our first official member social. Many introductions were made, and friendships began.
Kraken
CYCLEBOAT This team building outing was just what we needed on a beautiful Saturday on the water. Our members utilized the pedals on a pontoon style boat with a centrally located bar to coast down the Hillsborough River. The beverages and good times were flowing strong.
Burgers with the Boys &
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH These easy, casual monthly gatherings are very popular among our members. Trying out local restaurants with neighbors, socializing, and meeting new people, are just a few of the items on each unique menu.
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GET INVOLVED / A LOOK AHEAD
Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.
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eet fellow members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Tess Gregory at TGregory@Evergreen-LM.com.
Current Clubs
New Club Ideas
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Book Club Cars and Coffee Card Club Chess Club Veteran's Club Cigar Club Wine Club Crafts for Causes
Wednesday | 1pm | Sales Gallery Roberta Hyde: rshyde@hotmail.com
PINOCHLE
Monday | 1pm | Sales Gallery Herb Hyman: herbhyman@hotmail.com
Art Club Poker Club Gardening Club Day Trippers Club Men’s Golf Club Women’s Golf Club Run Club Tennis Club
Monthly Member Meetings
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
ESPLANADE 101
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Tue, Jul 6 & Aug 3 | 10:30am Zoom
Tue, Jul 13 & Aug 10 | 1pm Sales Gallery
Tue, Jul 13 & Aug 10 | 6pm Zoom
Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.
New Homeowner orientation for members who recently closed on their homes. Join your management team and find out everything you need to know about Esplanade.
Meet with your Community Association Manager and discuss community matters. Find out what’s happening around the community.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events It’s time to make some summertime memories with friends and family! Take a peek at the lineup of events we have coming up. Members and those under contract can RSVP for all our events on esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com. Don’t forget about our monthly member meetings to learn more about lifestyle events and community happenings.
LIVE MUSIC ON THE LANAI Fri, Jul 9 | 7pm to 9pm Sales Gallery Lanai For the first time Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch will be hosting live music on the Sales Gallery Lanai. The dynamic duo that we invited will include vocals and saxophone covering the top 40 with a sophisticated jazzy vibe. Bring your favorite beverage and get ready for an evening of cool tunes and good conversation.
NEW MEMBER MINGLER Wed, Jul 28 & Aug 25 | 6:30pm Sales Gallery Lanai
GOURMET FROZEN TREAT TRUCK Fri, Jul 2 | 2pm to 5pm Sales Gallery Lanai A Gourmet Frozen Treat Truck will be serving up some of the most amazing treats available in our area. Kick off the holiday weekend right here with friends and neighbors. The Hyppo Gourmet frozen pops makes delightful all-natural ice pops from everything under the sun. They strive to provide authentic and uncommon culinary experiences. They craft food with integrity and serve them up with a one-of-a-kind blend of welcome and whimsy. All flavors of pops are gluten free. The truck will also have pre-packaged Mayday Ice Cream pints. Enjoy a special Fourth of July frozen treat designed to wow our members while relaxing in a casual and easy atmosphere.
Welcome new homeowners! What an exciting time now that you have closed on your home. We know you are busy designing your new space and would like to extend a neighborly invitation to join us for an evening of social sanctuary. Take a breather from those boxes and come meet your fellow neighbors. Gather for a beverage and thoughtfully pre-packaged snack with new friends.
BOWLING NIGHT Fri, Aug 13 AMF University Lanes, 13109 N 56th Street, Tampa We are renting out a few lanes at a local alley for an evening of sporting fun. The cost is $20 per bowler, which includes two hours of bowling, shoes, unlimited soft drinks and a couple appetizers to munch on. We are going to let the good times roll!
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH & BURGERS WITH THE BOYS Interested in getting to know your fellow neighbors in a fun and social setting? Join us for our monthly Ladies Lunch Bunch and Burgers with the Boys gatherings. Create connections that blossom into great friendships!
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WELLNESS
Mindful Meditation BY TESS GREGORY, LIFESTYLE MANAGER
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he potential hidden in human consciousness is infinite, and every day we make a hidden possibility come to life. Much of this promise lies within, and no matter what form your selfcare journey ultimately takes, the time to start is now. When we meditate, we inject far reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives. We lower our stress levels, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we’re kinder to ourselves. All those things sound like a positive addition, so just how do we get started? How does one learn to meditate? The first step is to concentrate on the breath. In mindfulness mediation, we’re learning how to pay attention to the breath as it goes in and out and notice when the mind wanders from this task. This practice of returning to the breath builds the muscles of attention and mindfulness. When we pay attention to our breath, we are learning how to return to, and remain in, the present moment.
This process causes us to anchor ourselves in the here and now on purpose, without judgment. The idea behind mindfulness seems simple, but the practice takes patience. With this mindfulness in mind, our Lifestyle Team would like our members to consider testing out their patience and ability to be present in the moment. Find a quiet nook in your home, light an aromatherapy candle, and see if you can close your eyes and count how many breaths you can take before your mind starts to wander. Maybe you are a meditation master, or maybe its not as simple as it seems? Include us in your journey. Let our team know what your experience was like. How far did you get, was it impossible with pets in the house, what were your challenges, highlight your progress? Email your Lifestyle Manager at TGregory@Evergreen-LM.com to share.
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FITNESS
Explore a New Fitness Journey SARAH VANDE BERG TENNIS & WELLNESS CENTER
It's never too late to learn something new and enriching.
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splanade at Wiregrass Ranch partnered with the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center to bring some exciting Fitness and Wellness opportunities to members.
Did you catch last month’s Pickleball 101 session scheduled for our members with one of their highly trained pros? If not, don’t worry, The SVB Center is going to have a strong presence in our fitness calendar going forward. The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center is a world class athletic and wellness center in the heart of Zephyrhills. Created through a private/public partnership between the City of Zephyrhills and Pascal Collard, the SVB Tennis and Wellness Center is truly a unique addition to the Tampa Bay Area. The center features many
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options for professional athletes, casual players, or anyone looking to create a healthier lifestyle. It houses tennis, pickleball, paddle ball, cryotherapy, salt room, sauna, sports counseling, fitness center, and a restaurant. Their mission is to foster excellence and cultivate a safe and inclusive community where every guest will be offered a unique experience and the ability to develop their full potential in sports training and education, while promoting a healthy lifestyle. For additional information, visit svbtenniscenter.com. If you'd like to learn to play, join us for a Pickleball 101 clinic that will be offered monthly. Contact your Lifestyle Manager at TGregory@ Evergreen-LM.com for details.
CULINARY
PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS SERVES: 4 | SERVING SIZE: 2 CUPS CALORIES PER SERVING: 260
INGREDIENTS 3 ears fresh sweet corn, husked 4 hearts Romaine lettuce 1 lb jumbo tail on shrimp Olive oil and salt 2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups chopped cucumbers 2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper Cilantro avocado dressing
DIRECTIONS 1. Salad Prep: Make the avocado cilantro dressing. Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Set aside about 1/3 cup dressing to brush on the shrimp while grilling.
Summer
DETOX SALAD FROM PINCHOFYUM.COM
2. Grilling: Heat the grill to medium high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in foil. Wash and dry the romaine, cut in half lengthwise keeping the stem intact, and brush with olive oil and salt. Thread the shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling. Brush with olive oil and salt. Grill times: corn (wrapped in foil) for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Lettuce (directly on the grill) for about 5 minutes. Shrimp (directly on the grill) for about 5 minutes. Brush the reserved dressing onto the shrimp as it grills for extra yummy flavor. 3. Assembly: Cut the stem of the romaine and loosely chop it up. Cut the corn off the cob. Toss everything together with dressing.
PINEAPPLE KITCHEN pineapplekitchen.com | 4914 Lena Road, Unit 104, Bradenton, FL 34211 Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch is cultivating a culinary relationship with Pineapple Kitchen. Look for cool, themed culinary experiences on our monthly calendars. Pineapple Kitchen was born out of a desire to show hospitality to family and friends, especially when it comes to food! The pineapple is the universal sign of hospitality, so it was natural to pair it with this company’s love of good food. Their team has created restaurant quality products to serve at your next party, which will surely make your guests feel welcome. You can browse their unique platters online and pick your favorite! Check out their dips, Craft Beer Cheese, Sweet Bavarian Mustard, and Chocolate Hazelnut. If you are visiting the Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area, be sure to sign up for one of their Mixology Classes or Murder Mystery Dinner night.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Around Town The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre located at the Florida State Fairgrounds is a great local venue for live music. Check out these great upcoming shows! AN EVENING WITH CHICAGO AND THEIR GREATEST HITS Fri, Jul 2 | 6:30pm
BRAD PAISLEY TOUR 2021 Fri, Jul 9 | 7:30pm
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Wed, Jul 28 | 7:30pm
KINGS OF LEON “WHEN YOU SEE YOURSELF TOUR” WITH COLD WAR KIDS Thu, Aug 5 | 7:30pm
ALANIS MORISSETTE Tue, Aug 17 | 7pm
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CHRIS STAPLETON ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW Thu, Aug 26 | 7pm
Sports
TAMPA BAY RAYS BASEBALL Through August Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg mlb.com/rays/tickets
TAMPA BAY ROWDIES SOCCER Through August Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg rowdiessoccer.com/tickets
Other
TAMPA BAY COMIC CONVENTION Jul 30 – Aug 1 Tampa Convention Center tampabaycomicconvention.com/tickets
COMEDY FOR CONSERVATION Sat, Jul 17 ZooTampa zootampa.org/comedy-for-conservation
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ESPLANADE CONNECT
Gifts of Gratitude I
ndependence Day, commonly referred to as Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We normally celebrate July
recipients need or want the most and try to incorporate these items.
4th by enjoying fireworks, parades, backyard BBQ, fairs, baseball
ones. We are inviting all current and future members of Esplanade to
games, and events with family and friends. However, we choose to
stop by the Sales Gallery to drop off any military care package items.
celebrate the Fourth of July 2021 by honoring the founders of our
These packages provide our deployed service members a little piece of home while they are away from their families, friends and loved
great nation. This year we can still fire up the grill with the best Fourth
VETERAN GRATITUDE GIFTS
of July recipes, and thanks to a local organization you can support our
The goal of these gifts is to provide our Veterans with the comfort
troops overseas. Help serve those who serve us. If you are looking for a great way to celebrate America’s birthday, our Lifestyle Team has partnered with a local group that supports our troops and military veterans in many ways. The Stano Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was founded in June 2015, by a military Mom. Let us come together in this creative way to recognize the birth of our nation by supporting those who have and continue to serve it.
of home, no matter where they lay their heads. As with the care packages, the organization wants to provide our Veterans with the things they need the most. The Stano Foundation assists with local monthly Veteran’s pinning ceremonies by providing gifts. If you would like to provide a monetary gift to assist with this effort with credit card or PayPal, please use this link. You will be able to designate which program you would like it to be contributed to stano.org.
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE Last August, our brand new community hosted a back to school
CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM
drive. Thank you to all our members who donated. This year we hope
These care packages are sent out regardless of branch or where the
tools they need to stay motivated. You can drop your donation off at
military member is stationed/deployed. The foundation asks what the
the Sales Gallery, Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm. Thank you for your support!
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to double our donation! Help our local schools supply kids with the
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Big Cat Rescue Lions, tigers, and bobcats, oh my! Esplanade’s partnership with the National Wildlife Federation presents an opportunity for our members to be inspired by the world we live in. Let’s take a moment to explore an organization right here in our backyard that is working hard to save some very important lives.
Watch the cats LIVE on explore.org.
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ig Cat Rescue is one of the largest accredited sanctuaries in the world dedicated to assisting big cats. They are home to about 50+ lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and
throughout the sanctuary. Volunteers and keepers have also been
other species, most of whom need assistance for survival. What
provide food and vet care for them, but in order to keep doing the
sets Big Cat Rescue apart is that they are working to end the private
important work they do, they count on donations. Visit their website
possession and trade in exotic cats through legislation and education.
to explore some of these great options to get involved.
posting videos to share during lockdown. Thanks to their amazing donors, the sanctuary’s cats have a fully funded pension that will
The sanctuary began rescuing exotic cats in November of 1992. They saw a need and answered the call to assist in preventing extinction
Their goal is for donors to find their gifts to them to be the most
of big cats in the wild.
satisfying they make, by accomplishing their mission in the most financially responsible manner possible. It also gives you an option to
During the Coronavirus pandemic the rescue closed their sanctuary
make a donation in honor of someone and have something to present
doors to the outside world. Cancelling all tours means they lost one-
as a gift (print or email).
third of their income. They did find ways to connect with viewers on their social media sites, and online options such as live webcams
Donate at: bigcatrescue.salsalabs.org/feedatiger/index.html.
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