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What is a liger?

A liger is the offspring of a male lion and a female [...]

November 11, 2026 View Article

A Second Chance for Crimson: From the Wild to Refuge

At just three weeks old, Crimson’s future was uncertain. Today, this resilient, [...]

November 11, 2026 View Article

Cub Petting: A Moment for You, a Lifetime for Them

Holding a tiger cub may seem like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A quick [...]

November 4, 2026 View Article

Wild Instincts Remain: Recent Big Cat Attacks Reinforce the Need for Respect

Following a fatal tiger attack in England, two additional incidents involving big [...]

October 28, 2026 View Article

Sanctuary vs. Zoo vs. Roadside Zoo: What’s the Difference?

When people see a tiger, lion, or bear living in human care, [...]

October 22, 2026 View Article

A Tragic Reminder: Tigers Are Wild Animals, Not Pets

The fatal tiger attack in Yorkshire, England, exposes a dangerous misconception about [...]

October 14, 2026 View Article

Double Your Compassion: Make Your Gift Go Further for Rescued Animals

Every animal that arrives at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge begins a new [...]

October 7, 2026 View Article

Education: The Key to Ending the Exotic Animal Trade

For more than 30 years, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has provided a [...]

September 30, 2026 View Article

You Make It Possible: A Decade of Lifelong Sanctuary and Historic Rescues

Every milestone reached at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) over the past [...]

September 23, 2026 View Article

Back to School: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Big Cats

School is back in session, but students aren’t the only ones with [...]

September 16, 2026 View Article

Fall in the Ozarks: Plan Your Autumn Escape to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

There is something special about fall in the Ozark Mountains. The air [...]

September 9, 2026 View Article

When Drought Brings Bears Closer to Home

In just five days this August, four people were injured in separate [...]

September 1, 2026 View Article

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