TIGER HAVEN

What TIGER HAVEN does

Tiger Haven is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) sanctuary and rescue facility for big cats, operating from a single site at 237 Harvey Rd, Kingston, Tennessee. The organization provides permanent, lifetime care for more than 200 big cats — including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, jaguars, cheetahs, ligers, lynx, and bobcats — that have been abused, confiscated, or are at risk of being destroyed due to lack of a suitable home. The sanctuary enforces a strict no-kill, no-breeding, no-work policy; cats are never sold or given away. Care is delivered by a small team of dedicated caregivers supported by partnerships with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center (medical care) and the University of Tennessee nutrition department (custom vitamin formulation). Operations are regulated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency under a Class I license, with 100% compliance on perimeter/containment specifications and no recorded escapes or public injuries.

Name

TIGER HAVEN

Legal name

Tiger Haven Inc.

Website

https://tigerhaven.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tiger Haven is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) big-cat sanctuary in Kingston, Tennessee that provides permanent, no-kill lifetime care for 200+ rescued tigers, lions, leopards, and other felids, supported entirely by individual donors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Big cat sanctuary
• Exotic animal rescue
• Wildlife conservation
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Permanent animal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tiger Haven is a "no kill" sanctuary and rescue facility that provides permanent lifetime homes for abused, confiscated, or endangered big cats including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, jaguars, cheetahs, ligers, lynx, and bobcats. The organization is funded entirely by donor contributions, sponsorships, planned giving, and merchandise sales, and operates a single facility in Kingston, Tennessee housing 200 or more cats with veterinary support from the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center.

Product overview

Tiger Haven is a big cat sanctuary and rescue facility that operates as a non-profit organization. The company offers cat sponsorship programs and accepts donations as its primary revenue sources, along with merchandise sales (calendars, specialty license plates), planned giving/estate planning services, and educational resources including published veterinary papers. The sanctuary provides permanent homes for tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, jaguars, cheetahs, ligers, lynx, and bobcats rescued from captive situations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat Sponsorship Program
• Donations (One-time and Monthly Recurring)
• Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Program
• Tiger Haven Annual Calendar
• Tennessee Tiger Haven Specialty License Plate
• Kroger Community Rewards Program Participation
• Merchandise Catalog Store

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical CentercoreOthersThe University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center provides the best medical care for all the cats at Tiger Haven. The University of Tennessee nutrition department also formulates a custom vitamin mixture included in the cats' diet.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiger Haven participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Donors can link their Kroger Plus Card online and a percentage of eligible purchases is contributed to Tiger Haven.
• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)coreOthersTiger Haven is regulated by TWRA and holds a Class I license issued by TWRA permitting them to keep big cats. TWRA regulations require 8-foot perimeter fences, 16-foot containment fences of 9 gauge chain link with a 4-foot overhang, double entries, and chained and locked gates. Tiger Haven maintains 100% compliance with TWRA regulations.
• Tennessee State Government (County Clerk Offices)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe State of Tennessee offers the official Tiger Haven Specialty License Plate through County Clerk Offices statewide. The specialty plate fee helps support the rescued Great Cats that call Tiger Haven home. Tiger Haven reached the goal of 1,000 preorders for the license plate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Wildcat Sanctuary: Sandstone, Minnesota-based nonprofit sanctuary providing permanent homes to wild cats including tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Operates a no-breeding, no-contact policy with a similar donor-revenue model.
• Exotic Feline Rescue Center: Center Point, Indiana nonprofit sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and confiscated exotic cats. Comparable Midwest coverage, resident population, and donor-sponsorship-driven revenue model.
• Big Cat Rescue: Tampa, Florida-based nonprofit big cat sanctuary operating a 'no breeding, no selling' policy with permanent residency for rescued felines. The most direct operational comparable to Tiger Haven in mission, scale, and donor-funded model.
• In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center: Wylie, Texas nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to the rescue of exotic cats, including tigers, lions, cougars, and leopards. Operates a similar donor-funded, no-breeding sanctuary model with public education programming.
• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge: Eureka Springs, Arkansas nonprofit sanctuary for big cats and other native/exotic animals rescued from abuse and the pet trade. Closely comparable geographic footprint, USDA-licensed operations, and donor-funded economic model.
• Carolina Tiger Rescue: Pittsboro, North Carolina nonprofit sanctuary for native and exotic wildcats rescued from the pet trade. Directly comparable Southeast US location, mission, and permanent-care commitment model.
• Lions Tigers & Bears: Alpine, California nonprofit rescue for abused and abandoned big cats, lions, tigers, bears, and other predators. Comparable donor-funded sanctuary model with similar regulatory standing requirements.

Others

• American Sanctuary Association: Industry membership and accreditation body for animal sanctuaries. Not a direct competitor but a directly relevant peer for understanding regulatory standards, peer benchmarking, and sector positioning for Tiger Haven.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): Federal regulator that oversees captive wildlife exhibitor licensing under the Animal Welfare Act. Directly relevant as the regulatory counterparty that licenses facilities like Tiger Haven and shapes operating requirements.

Regional players

• Big Cat Sanctuary (Kentucky): Kentucky nonprofit sanctuary providing permanent refuge for big cats. Comparable in mission and operations, though primarily a regional facility in the neighboring Kentucky market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TigerHavenTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tiger-haven

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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