New Interns Arrive at IEAS!

Not only is the Sanctuary home to 64 exotic animals, but it is also a place providing education and conservation. The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary, Inc. started the Intern Program in 2002. The program was a success from the beginning and has attracted students from all over the United States. In 2007, the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK) honored IEAS with the Certificate of Merit for Zookeeper Education (CMZE). The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals, institutions and organizations in the zoological community most actively promoting educational programs for zookeepers. Over the last five years, more than one hundred interns have completed our program and have moved on to contribute to zoos, sanctuaries and other reputable animal related facilities across the nation. Each of these inspired individuals have left here with one goal in mind-to help insure a quality life for captive animals and assist in animal welfare in the years to come.

The new interns have arrived for Spring 2008! They are all very excited to be here and to learn all that they can about the sanctuary world. Click here to check out the new IEAS interns!

The IEAS staff is now reviewing applications for the Summer 2008 session. IEAS has become one of the leading facilities to offer internships dealing with bears and exotic felines. There are over 100 applicants from all over the world for this session!

You can help to support our amazing Education Program by Sponsoring an Intern. Click here to learn more about it, or you can call our office at 940-433-5091.

What better insurance do captive animals have for the future other than educating committed individuals that are dedicated to providing a quality life for captive wildlife by continuing education and practical experience!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Khera, Kashmere & Laxmi

Female Bengal Tigers
Born April 1, 1994
Arrived April 4, 1994

Khera, Kashmere & Laxmi were born on April Fool's Day. The FBI had arrested their motherÕs owners for fraud and sent her to the North Texas Humane Society. The girls were born a few days later and all sent to IEAS.

Allie Kat

Female Bengal Tiger
Born April 21, 2005
Arrived June 20, 2005

Male Bengal Tiger

Allie Kat and Rasul will be three years old this month! These two youngsters were confiscated by the US customs before being turned over to the Fish & Wildlife department when someone was attempting to smuggle them into Mexico. They were sent to IEAS from Laredo, TX at approximately 9 weeks of age.

Nala

Female Lion
Born April 30, 1996
Arrived September 1, 1996

Nala was malnourished and suffering from severe osteoporosis when Jim Dunlap of the Plano ISD Living Materials Center picked her up at a Dallas Animal Control Facility. All of her major bones except a front leg had hairline fractures as a result of improper diet. Because of her condition, she was able to do little more than hold her head up. At this time, she still walks with a limp in one of her hind legs, but is living with Kuru and enjoying life.