Clark County students, who were treated to a party for having won a recent tiger cub naming contest, were surprised today when Siegfried & Roy showed up to congratulate them in person. Star and Celestial, the two cubs officially being named today, also made a surprise appearance to the delight of the children. 


The first contest involved the Clark County School District (CCSD) with 60 classes participating. A first grade class from Moore Elementary and a third grade class from Charlotte Hill Elementary both submitted the winning name, Star, for one of the beautiful female striped-white tiger cubs. Each CCSD elementary school class was eligible to submit up to three names and had to explain the reason behind the submission.


"We are very fortunate to be able to include Clark County School District children in the naming of one of the newest members to our animal family," said Siegfried. 


Roy said, "It's great to be able to combine children's enthusiasm with the spirit that our magnificent creatures possess. It's vital to continue educating a new generation needed to care for our planet's animals."


The Mirage hotel guests and visitors to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat also were invited to name one of the snow white female tiger cubs. Siegfried & Roy selected Celestial for the name, which was submitted by Jackie Topacio from Cerritos, California and Lori Diaz from Ocoee, Florida.


Both tiger cubs were born on April 29, 2008 and have taken residence at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage. Star and Celestial are joined by their golden brother, Svengali, and their sisters Chakra and Cosmo.


About Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage:


The Mirage is home to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. While providing enjoyment for guests, the habitat also serves as an educational center for guests and school children in the community.


Since opening in 1997, the Secret Garden reveals Siegfried & Roy's most cherished and well-guarded secret: the world's most exotic animals can live side by side with one another and with mankind. Through the Secret Garden, Siegfried & Roy seek to renew the public's sense of responsibility to preserve nature.  The haven represents what is possible when humans and animals work, play and share their lives together. Rare exotic animals reside within the Secret Garden: the Royal White Tigers of Nevada, the White Lions of Timbavati, gold heterozygous tigers carrying the gold and white gene, African and Asian leopards, a black panther and a snow leopard.


Hours of operation for Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Last ticket sales are one half hour prior to closing. Hours of operation are subject to change.


Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat Info


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