The Conservator’s Center came to visit TVEC recently. The Conservator’s Center, or CCI, is home to mostly carnivores - although a few lemurs have snuck in, too! They have numerous lions, tigers, servals, and binturongs, just to name a few. The center is known worldwide for the care it provides. When no one else is able or willing to rescue these animals, the center does. Many of these animals are taken in from closing zoos, private collectors or government agencies. Quite a few of their animals are the geriatric, the malnourished or the abused. However, they all seem to be happily settling into their new forever home!
CCI is a multifaceted organization - they strive to educate as well. The center offers tours to the general public, as well as volunteer and internship options. Your child can even have a birthday party there! Many of the TVEC staff are planning a group tour sometime in the near future, and maybe some volunteer time, if we can work out our varying schedules. You can visit CCI, as well - just check out their website to see when you can arrange your tour to see these amazing animals!! Just remember to arrange it ahead of time, they are unable to accommodate surprise visitors.
Oh, and if you’re wondering what a binturong is.. A binturong, also known as a bearcat, is actually an omnivore that has a prehensile tail. They are an arboreal species that is nocturnal. It smells like popcorn too!! They are not well studied in the wild and the center has three breeding pairs. If you are interested in “adopting” one of these riveting creatures, please contact CCI at (336) 421-0883. (Article courtesy of Sarah Ignelzi, TVEC technician)
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