We rescue and relocate tigers from abusive or vulnerable facilities to true sanctuaries, for lifetime care in a safe home. We support genetic research for anti-trafficking in tigers and tiger parts.
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City.
They Have Not Lost Their Ability to Fascinate and We Should Not Lose Our Ability to Care.
| 2011 | 18 tigers killed on a farm in Zanesville Ohio TIA formed |
| 2012 | 7 tigers rescued from failed roadside zoo in Texas TIA begins research and documenting |
| 2013 | 28 tigers rescued from a breeder in Arkansas |
| 2014 | TIA identifies best tiger sanctuaries in the country |
| 2015 | TIA funds rescues and builds enclosures |
| 2016 | TIA shuts down Colorado breeder 75 tigers rescued TIA expands scope (Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Cougars, Jaguars) |
| 2017 | TIA joins Animal Grantmakers |
| 2017 | TIA begins genetics project |
| 2018 | First air rescue – from Saipan Zoo |
| 2019 | Shutdown Wildlife Waystation – largest roadside in country TIA expands scope (Bears and Wolves) |
| 2020 | Shutdown Joe Exotic (Tiger King) TIA expands scope (all animals) |
| 2021 | TIA expands scope (international) Europe, Southeast Asia |
| 2022 | Shutdown Doug Terranova – 9 tigers Largest supplier of tiger acts for traveling circuses |
| 2022 | International rescues: Thailand, Argentina, Romania, Canada, Ukraine |
| 2023 | TIA partners with FOUR PAWS |
| 2024 | TIA begins big cat Medicare program |