Born on 13 July 2009 at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary, Mirza, Rafik, and Zita are three remarkable tiger siblings whose story began with an unexpected twist. At the time of their birth, the management policy at FELIDA was to avoid neutering unless absolutely necessary, as it was believed this could impact the animals' natural behaviours. Instead, males and females were kept apart during mating seasons.

However, a delay in separating their parents, Juno and Cromwell, led to an unplanned litter—Mirza, Rafik, and Zita. Like their older brother Raspoetin, the trio grew into powerful, gentle giants with striking appearances and calm demeanours.

On 7 May 2015, the entire family—Juno, Cromwell, Raspoetin, Mirza, Rafik, and Zita—was transferred to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa, a project of FOUR PAWS, where they could live out their lives in spacious, species-appropriate enclosures surrounded by peace and dignity.

Since their arrival, Juno and Cromwell have sadly passed away, but their legacy lives on in their offspring. Mirza, Rafik, Zita, and Raspoetin continue to thrive in their new home, embodying the spirit of second chances and the importance of responsible wild animal care.