Zena and Satchmo Have a New Life and New Names

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary

The two new tiger residents have been named! The male will be called Danvir and the female, Sajani. These two special tigers were named by an extraordinarily caring individual and supporter of the IEAS animals who chose the names because of their honorable meanings - Danvir, meaning "charitable" and Sajani, meaning "loving or well loved."

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary 

Our newest residents are settling in. They have explored every part of their new habitat, but their favorite so far is their pool. Who could blame them. They are both now greeting their care takers with friendly chuffs.

Sajani is a BEAUTIFUL girl, isn't she? She's settling in so well and we've really started to see her sweet and quirky personality - she has been chuffing and moaning at everyone who comes to visit!

Sajani is a BEAUTIFUL girl, isn't she? She's settling in so well and we've really started to see her sweet and quirky personality - she has been chuffing and moaning at everyone who comes to visit!

I miss Satchmo and I got to watch him grow up from a cub to a tiger -- then he was moved from Leslie Road to Talley Road and I was not able to interact with him any more.  He used to live with Sebastian, until he died, a few years ago.  I miss Sebastian too as I remember his as young tiger... 

Fond memories of the three tigers (2005) - left to right
Satchi, Zena, and Sebastian

Sad news to report:

1999-2013

Danvir was rescued from the Wild Animal Orphanage in San Antonio. He was a very affectionate tiger who LOVED to lounge in the pool during the hot summer days! He was a gentle giant who was loved by all those who knew him, and he was quick to greet those he trusted with a friendly chuff. Danvir quickly won our hearts and will be truly missed but never forgotten.

I cannot believe Satchi is gone.  He was such an adorable cub and a handsome tiger.  I imagine Zena misses him very, very much.  God bless you Satchi in Heaven.  I've named a kitten after you as she reminds me of your spirit--loving, wild, and free.

Sweet baby Satchi when he first arrived at the WAO.
I miss him very much.