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Meet our African Lioness

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Nala

Nala grew up besides two male tiger cubs, Zorro and Tigger with a story not unfamiliar to those of us at Cat Tales.  They had originally been acquired by their past owners as a photo opportunity for local fairs.  Due to the lack of space for three rapidly growing cubs, their owners contacted us about this 'hole in the wall gang' for adoption.  We were ready to take them in - but the weather wasn't. Snowstorms, road closures, and heavy rains delayed our travel to Oregon for some days.  

Once the roads opened, we braved the weather and traveled up to meet these cubs.  Originally the owners were only willing to let the tiger cubs go with us - Nala was to remain behind in Oregon.  But the moment we harnessed the tiger boys up to go for a walk so we could learn about their personalities, she began to cry out sadly for her friends.  The owners knew that this was a sign of what was best for her, and despite previous intentions, allowed us to take Nala home.  

After this began a fun experience of training her to be collar led, and watching her personality blossom first with her gang, and then without them after she was moved to a new enclosure once becoming of age.  Nowadays she has become a clear Queen of her pride - even though the pride in question is just made up of tigers.  Because of this we feed Nala first, who eats and then keeps a watchful eye as we make sure the rest of her pride gets their meals as well.
African Lion Facts

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Cat Tales Wildlife Center
(formerly Cat Tales Zoological Park)
(509) 238-4126
mail@cattales.org 
17020 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021
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CAT TALES -  Established 1991 - 
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A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - TIN - 91-1538226

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Our Mission is to Provide:
  • ​A safe and secure home for rescued big cats and wildlife,
  • Professional animal care to ensure their health and well being, and
  • Public education to the benefit of all wildlife.

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