Serenity Springs

Last weekend the family trekked to Serenity Spring Wildlife Preserve.  They are a facility dedicated to providing a permanent sanctuary for displaced big cats.  The Springs has lions, tigers, leopards, bobcats, cougars, baby bear cubs and other exotic animals.  The animals came from private homes that were abandoned after they became too big, Hollywood animals (we saw one of the lions from Second Hand Lions) or black market animals.  Serenity Springs was impressive.  We saw at least 30 (+) tigers and there were more on the facility.  The tour was interesting and terrifying all at the same time.  Although the cats were all caged, there was nothing between you and the cage.  I’m saying, you were close enough to the cage that you could take 2 steps forward and touch the chain link.  In fact, they warned visitors to watch out because there was a possibility of being sprayed!  Yikes!  As if that were not enough, ALL the big cats were VERY interested in both of the boys.  In fact, one of the black leopards lunged at the cage walls!  Ack!  Needless to say, I was super vigilant of the boys and oh so glad Cody went on the tour with us to help with child control.  Both of the boys did a great job on the 2 hour tour.  Cole had a great eye and could spot the tigers hiding far off.  Family time and new experiences are priceless.  I love my family!