In Memoriam - Bubba

We are saddened by the death of our beloved Bubba the tiger on Friday, May 28th. After consultation with two veterinarians, the decision was made to humanely euthanize him, due to his declining health.

A necropsy was performed and results are pending.

Bubba came to us in April of 2005 from a small non-profit facility in Odessa, Florida that closed.

Bubba had a great personality. He was a very sweet and loving tiger, who always greeted everyone with a happy chuff. He loved to play with his stuffies and other toys. One of his favorite things was to be sprayed in between his shoulder blades with the water hose during the hot summer months. He would chuff with pleasure when this would happen.

He melted the heart of everyone who knew him. We, who were privileged to know and love him, will miss him greatly. We love you, Bubba! You will be in our hearts forever!

The Animal Care Staff

  New Direction for WAO!

The WAO is under new management and direction. There are some who are using our mailing list and donors to solicit funds for "new" ventures in animal care taking. Please do not be deceived. The Wild Animal Orphanage, home to approximately 400 exotic wild  animals, is one of the largest sanctuaries in the nation!

The WAO is a non-profit organization that is a 501(c)3 and authorized by the IRS and State of Texas to receive donations legally and lawfully for these animals. There is no other organization or entity legally taking donations that is going toward the care of these animals.

We do not receive any funding from Federal, State, or local government – we operate solely on the kind donations made by people like you.     

The slowdown in the economy has hurt everyone, especially donations for our animals. 

 No donation is too small – every dollar counts toward our animals’ care.  To make a donation please click here to donate by check or money order. To save costs we are no longer giving t-shirts for donations as the cost of handling, labor, materials and mail cost more than most of the donations we have received. 

Click here if you want to donate using pay-pal.  Thank you very much for your support during our time of need.  

Michelle Anthony-Cryer, Chairman of the Board

 OUR ANIMALS ARE TV STARS!

Come out and meet the animals featured February on KSAT-12. If you missed seeing our animals' first-ever TV appearance, please click on the video below!       

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