With Siegfried Gone, What Happens to the White Tigers?

Now that both Siegfried and Roy have passed away, what will become of the animals at Mirage (especially if the Mirage is truly up for sale) and of the large estate they once shared?

And below the answer is the link to the new poll on Las Vegas' coming attractions.

First, there’s no definitive or even substantive indication that the Mirage is for sale. But even if it did sell, the new ownership would probably want to keep Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden, with its white tigers, lions, and leopards, which is a significant tourist draw.

When we asked Siegfried & Roy publicist Dave Kirvin about the disposition of Siegfried Fischbacher’s assets (which include all those of Roy Horn and the mansion) he declined to comment.

However, it's widely known, after being publicized by Bild, the German tabloid that was first to announce the Siegfried had died, that Siegfried and Roy's wills specify that their animals should continue to be cared for. The liquid assets of the pair, valued at $225 million, will go to a foundation for the preservation of white tigers.

Fischbacher told Bild, "Our legacy is to save the white tigers from extinction. Even if we are no longer there, their continued existence should be ensured."

And here's your link to the new poll on upcoming openings (and reopenings) in Las Vegas.

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Jackie Feb-17-2021

Unfortunately

Saving these beautiful cats can only be done by breeding in captivity and living on a preserve.

$225M won't last long due to security measures and feeding costs not to mention the cost of the land preserve.

RichM Feb-17-2021

Do they charge on the way in or on the way out?

I ask because this could make a difference if Carole Baskin and her current husband visit the Secret Garden together.

Adam Cohen Feb-17-2021

It will be hard

Jackie is right this will be tough but maybe it can help raise awareness

Kevin Lewis Feb-17-2021

In earlier times...

The big cats would have been kept fed, and tourists would have been entertained, by dousing apprehended card counters with steak sauce and hurling them into the enclosure.

O2bnVegas Feb-17-2021

invest it

Surely the foundation can wisely invest the $225 million to grow it along the way.

Last time I visited the Secret Garden we paid on the way in.  Long time ago.  It was wonderful, except the big cats outside were mostly asleep (day time).  The tour included the underwater view of dolphins swimming, a video of a dolphin giving birth, an above ground show of dolphins being trained, etc., then through the 'garden' to see the big cats.  I probably am not 'getting' RichM's question...maybe something tongue in cheek?

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