Who's Afraid of Tigers?

A few days ago, I had the chance to revisit Gulf Shores, Alabama, an area I used to call home and a place I grew up visiting. I hadn't been back since Hurricane Ivan forced me to evacuate the premises in 2004. I was called there for work to interview and photograph Questlove of The Roots, but I managed to squeeze in a visit to an old friend's place: the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. (Some people know it as "The little zoo that could.") And I experienced something some people dream about - the chance to play with three 6-week old golden tabby Bengal tigers. I love that zoo, and I love the people affiliated with that zoo. If you love animals and kind-hearted people, you'll love it, too. I highly recommend a visit if you are ever in the area.

 Golden Tabby Bengal Tiger

 Serval Wild African Cat

 

Raja, white Bengal tiger, 2010

 


Raja, 2004