Photo by Stefanie Kraus.
Runner up in the 2025 Tigers in America-Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries annual photo and video contest to celebrate International Tiger Day.
“In the fall of 2022, the Compound Manager at S&R Productions got news that the Secret Garden in Las Vegas was closing. The Mirage had been sold and all animals had to be rehomed. After an extensive search and recommendations from the Compound Manager, the Sarmoti Foundation selected WildCat Ridge Sanctuary to provide lifetime care for six tigers.
“Hirah and Maharani were born in 2015 and are the daughters of Svengali and Indira. Maharani is brave, curious, and loves to pose for our photographer.”