Part of the daily life at T.I.G.E.R.S. is completing the regular chores. This is a list of what we do everyday before anything else. After we are done with these chores we often work on projects, maintenance and then animal training. Often this list is completed and then we leave for work at our public exhibits. This means that on an average summer day, we work from 8AM until 1AM everyday, with no days off. This gives you a good idea of just how dedicated you have to be for this kind of lifestyle. 
 
Cat Cages Cleaned
   -Cat Cages Power Washed /  Scrubbed
      -Inside 
      -Outside
Monkey Cages Cleaned
   -Monkey Cages Power Washed / Scrubbed
      -Inside
      -Outside 
Bear Cage Cleaned
   -Bear Cage Power Washed / Scrubbed
      -Inside
      -Outside
Parrot Cages Cleaned
   -Parrot Cages Power Washed / Scrubbed
      -Inside or Outside Cage
      -Outside Cage Sand Raked
Birds of Prey Cages Cleaned
   -Bird Bowls Scrubbed
   -Bird Area Raked
Raccoon Cage Cleaned
   -Raccoon Bowls Scrubbed
Elephant Barn Cleaned
   -Elephant Barn Hay Area Swept
   -Elephant Barn Elec. Fence Checked
   -Elephant Barn Heater Checked
   -Elephant Barn Power Washed
Elephant Outside Pen Cleaned
   -Hay Area Raked Out
   -Check Hotwire in Elephant Pen 360 Degrees
   -Elephant Trough Scrubbed Out
Horse Fence Hot Wire Checked 360 Degrees
Horse Trough Scrubbed Out
Horses / Goats Given Hay
Cat Hallway Swept, Including Outside Concrete
   -Cat Hallway Mopped
   -Cat Hallway Power Washed
   -Cat Hallway Dusted & Cobwebbed
   -Bars & Walls Wiped Off / Washed Off
   -Outside Perimeter Fence Raked
Monkey Hallway Swept, Including Outside Concrete
   -Monkey Hallway Mopped
   -Monkey Hallway Power Washed
   -Monkey Hallway Dusted & Cobwebbed
   -Bars & Walls Wiped Off / Washed Off
   -Outside Perimeter Fence Raked
Training Room Swept
   -Cabinets Cleaned / Organized
   -Floor Mopped
   -Cat Tables Cleaned Off
   -Windows & Doors Cleaned
Mounted Water Bowls Rinsed Out
   -Bowls Scrubbed Out
   -Bowls Power Washed Out
Front Drain Flushed (Sun & Thurs)
Back Drain Flushed (Sun & Thurs)
   -Make Sure Drainage Ditches Are Clean & Clear
Kitchen Cleaned
   -People Refrigerator
      -Wiped out Inside and Out
   -Animal Refrigerator
      -Wiped out Inside and Out
   -Upper Shelf
      -Underside of Upper Shelf
   -Lower Shelf
   -Main Counter
   -Microwave
      -Outside
      -Inside
   -Drain Under Tubs
   -Tubs / Feeding Dishes
      -Underside of Tubs
   -Window Cleaned
Feed Room Swept
   -Feed Room Mopped
   -Feed Room Power Washed
   -Feed Barrels Wiped Off / Dusted
   -Feed Room Organized
   -Feces Bucket Emptied / Cleaned
Insect Poisoning / Removal
Office Cleaned
   -Vacuumed
   -Dusted
   -Cabinets Wiped Down
   -Organized
   -Windows Washed
   -Desktop Cleaned / Organized
Bathroom Cleaned
   -Toilet Cleaned
   -Sink Cleaned
   -Cabinet Cleaned
   -Cabinet Organized
   -Mirrors Cleaned
   -Vacuumed
Trash Emptied
   -Trash Cans Cleaned Off and Out
Front Porch Cleaned
   -Front Porch Swept
   -Front Porch Power Washed
Back Porch Cleaned
   -Back Porch Swept
   -Back Porch Power Washed
Main Freezer Cleaned (In & Out)
   -Main Freezer Defrosted
   -Main Freezer Temp. Checked
E-Barn Freezer Cleaned (In & Out)
   -E-Barn Freezer Defrosted
   -E-Barn Freezer Temp. Checked
Propane Tank by E-Barn Checked
   -Percent Full Marked on Feed Sheet
Propane Tanks on Trailers Checked
   -Replaced with Full Ones When Needed
Hay Trailer Cleaned / Raked Out
   -Hay Counted
   -Area in Front of Door Raked
Lawn Mowed (As needed)
   -Out Front
   -Out Back
Weed Eater Used to Trim Around:
   -Buildings
   -Around Bushes in Front of Building
   -Elephant Barn
   -Horse Fence
   -Elephant Pen
   -Trailers
   -Trees
   -Gazebo
   -Other
Hoses Rolled Up / Put Away
   -Hoses Shut Off (So they don't leak)
Unused Tools Put Away
Unused Other Items Put Away
Trash on Ground Picked Up
   -Out Front
   -Out Back
   -Around Dumpster
   -Around Trailers
   -Around Pump
Wash & Clean All Vehicles
Wash all Trailers In & Out
Check and Fill Air on All Tires
Fix, or Have Fixed, All Flat Tires
Repair Caging
Clean All Outside Storage Areas
   -Red Barn
      -Organize Red Barn
   -Prop Trailer
      -Organize Prop Trailer
   -Costume Trailer Organized
      -Check / Empty Dehumidifier
Clean / Wipe Down Chains Twice a Week