The Mirage Las Vegas’ July 3 news release let the ‘cat out of the bag,’ naming In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie as one of two sanctuaries that is now the forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas.
In May In-Sync Exotics’ transport team returned home with two male white lions and three leopards. The In-Sync transport team then returned to Vegas at the end of June to transport the remaining S&R big cats to the WildCat Ridge Sanctuary in Scotts Mills, Oregon.
In-Sync Exotics was selected to adopt these big cats and become their new forever home because of the unparalleled In-Sync team, long-standing experience with similar exotic cats, and extensive facility. The selection to not only adopt the animals but also lead the transports were based on In-Sync’s international reputation for transporting and relocating large exotic cats as they transition to a new facility.
“We are honored to have been selected to care for these amazing animals for the rest of their lives,” said Vicky Keahey, Founder and Executive Director of In-Sync Exotics. “We look forward to providing them the highest level of care with the utmost respect for their well-being that we pride ourselves in giving our 75 other exotic cats who live with us at In-Sync Exotics.”
Madiba and Timba-Masai are 9-year-old male white lions. Shadow is a 14-year-old melanistic (black) leopard and Neruda and Ibasa are 19-year-old spotted leopards. They will join the other 75 exotic cats that already call In-Sync home.
While the cats are acclimating to their new home, we ask that our visitors give them some space before spending too much time gathered near their enclosures.
About In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center
In-Sync Exotics is a USDA licensed sanctuary and is permitted by the state of Texas. We are also accredited by the American Sanctuary Association (ASA), verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), and a member of Tigers in America.
In-Sync has been the recipient of a number of awards for outstanding animal and vet care, including GFAS “Outstanding Wildlife Sanctuary of the Year” in 2020, Mayoral Proclamations and winner of 11 “Best in DFW” awards in 2021 and 2022.
The sanctuary continues to receive “Platinum Transparency Rating” from GuideStar.org, and “Top-Rated” rating from GreatNonprofits.org.