The Tiger and Lion project was founded 12 years ago by Janice and Rusty Gibb, who after their retirement dedicated themselves to the preservation of African wildlife. Since the 1970's the population of lions in Africa has decreased by 80-90 percent, due to poaching, reduction of natural habitats, and disease such as Tuberculosis and feline AIDS. The breeding program at the project supports caged breeding in order to create new defect free bloodlines, and to ensure family lines of vigorous and healthy lions that may one get the chance to return to the wild.

Since its founding, the park has extended its activities to include the care and preservation of other species of large cats who originate in Africa.
The park provides care for three rare Siberian Tigers. Without any outside interference and going against normative tiger behavior in captivity, the tigers began breeding and have so far bred three litters of one cub each.

Volunteer work and contribution

Most work that is done by volunteers revolves around one-on-one care of tiger and lion cubs. This can include but is not limited to:
-Food preparation and feedings of lion and tiger cubs (includes cutting raw meat)

-Taking cubs for walks around the reserve
-Cleaning enclosures/maintenance
-Data collection on the cubs and adult cats
-Environmental education for tourist and school groups
-Rehabilitation programs for orphaned or injured animals from the wild
-Helping out in the park restaurant during a busy period or event

In addition to these tasks, the goal of volunteers is to help preserve the park in any way necessary, and tasks will be based upon the needs of the park during your stay. You will also get the opportunity to participate in exciting weekly training sessions for volunteers to learn about survival skills in the wild, tracking, animal behavior and more. Rusty and Janice, the founders of the park, will be happy to discuss their ideas about conservation, plans for the park, etc.
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to visit a local school for underprivileged children and spend some time with the kids. These trips will take place during the volunteers working hours.