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Winter Wonderland At TCWR

First Snowfall Of The Year December 16, 2020 Turpentine Creek is currently a winter wonderland for both our big cats and people! The beautiful Ozark Mountains got between 3 ½ and 6 inches of snowfall on Sunday! The snow blanketed the Refuge, giving the big cats a bunch of fluffy, white natural enrichment to enjoy […]

December 16, 2020 View Article

S. 2561 – The Big Cat Public Safety Act

Your Phone Call Will Save Lives December 9, 2020 THIS POST CONTAINS OUTDATED INFORMATION – PLEASE VISIT www.tcwr.org/advoacy FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT. The Big Cat Public Safety Act was reintroduced in the 117th session as H.R. 263. A week ago, the Big Cat Public Safety Act passed on the […]

December 9, 2020 View Article

Giving Tuesday 2020 Recap

A Wonderful Fundraising Rollercoaster December 3, 2020 Although 2020 has been a journey of emotional ups and downs for us all, we have many causes to celebrate as the year comes to a close. On December 2, Giving Tuesday, our donors and community came together to support and uplift Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. We started […]

December 3, 2020 View Article

Supporting TCWR This Holiday Season

Five Days Until Giving Tuesday 2020 November 26, 2020 Giving Tuesday is this upcoming Tuesday, December 1! As you go about your shopping, our animal residents would like a favor. Could you save $12 for those who call TCWR home? We had the opportunity to #GiveFreedom to 12 new animal residents this year, resulting in […]

November 26, 2020 View Article

Pumpkins Without The Spice

We Think You’re So Nice November 19, 2020 ‘Tis the season for the yearly pumpkin slaughter at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The apex predators who have found their forever home with us sharpen their claws and practice their stalking skills all year long for this moment: the moment when a host of pumpkins will meet […]

November 19, 2020 View Article

Giving Tuesday 2020

Only Three Weeks Left! November 11, 2020 We have set a fundraising goal of $50,000, which will be used to continue our mission to #GiveFreedom to animals trapped in the Big Cat Trade. As you know, we were forced to temporarily close our doors during one of the busiest times of the year due to […]

November 11, 2020 View Article

Animal Sanctuary Appreciation Day

Celebrating True Sanctuaries Around The USA November 4, 2020 Turpentine Creek is taking a moment to celebrate the second annual Animal Sanctuary Appreciation Day on November 6th, but only a brief moment, because you know… the animals don’t like it when we don’t get them their treats on time. The Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance (BCSA), […]

November 4, 2020 View Article

Second Annual Holiday Auction

Santa Claws Is Coming To Town October 21, 2020 Get ready, Turpentine Creek has the “purrfect” holiday gift items! On Nov. 6th at 8 am until the 8th at 8 pm CST you can bid on any of the 90 items that will be up for auction during our second annual Santa Claws Is Coming […]

October 21, 2020 View Article

Falling Leaves Lifting Spirits

Changing Seasons At TCWR October 15, 2020 Although summer is typically our busiest time for visitors, fall is where the fun is! Summer is filled with sleepy cats and splashing pools, but fall is filled with fun, play, and leaves! Lions, tigers, and bears all love the cooler weather. This small window of time sees […]

October 15, 2020 View Article

Time Is Running Out

Big Cat Public Safety Act – 116th Session ends in January October 7, 2020 For almost two years, Turpentine Creek, our supporters, and other true sanctuaries have been asking our congressmen to protect big cats and the public from these dangerous wild animals. Since January 3, 2019, people all over the country have been reaching […]

October 7, 2020 View Article