With 196 exotic felines calling the EFRC home, we are one of the largest rescue centers in the United States for abused, unwanted and neglected exotic felines. Our mission is simple: We provide permanent homes for exotic felines that have been abused, abandoned or for some reason have nowhere to live out their lives, while educating the public about these beautiful cats.
- We do not buy, sell or breed cats;
- We give big cats a home for life;
- We provide stable social groups;
- We provide enhanced environments;
- We provide the best veterinary care.
Since its founding in 1991, the EFRC has served as a nationally recognized leader in big cat rescue, conservation and care. In the past 18 years the EFRC has grown from its humble beginnings with only three exotic felines to today caring for 196 cats, representing nine different species.
We hope through our website you learn not only a little more about the EFRC and our work, but the plight of these majestic cats.
Located one hour west of Indianapolis, Indiana, we are open to the public seven days a week (during the summer), from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm.
Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child under the age of 12. Group tour rates and educational programs are available upon request.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A feature, documentary film, The Tiger Next Door, the story of commercial exploitation of exotic felines will make its U.S. premiere in July. The EFRC is prominently featured in this film and much of the footage was shot at the Center. It will screen for two nights in Indianapolis this month.
Indianapolis International Film Festival
Monday, July 20, 2009, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 1:00 pm
Toby Theater, Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN
Please click here for advance ticket sales and watch a trailer from the film.There will be a reception following the premiere with the EFRC staff and the filmmaker, Camilla Calamandrei.
