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Payson Arrives

Newest Furry Family Member February 12, 2018 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has opened our hearts and refuge to a new female, white tiger named Payson. Payson was rehomed with us from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo contacted us looking for a new home for the 13-year-old Payson since they have decided to […]

February 12, 2018 View Article

So Mulch To Talk About

Warm Furry Friends February 5, 2018 When winter temperatures plummet at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge we become innovative in ways to keep our animals warm. While a few of our residents such as the bobcats, cougars and black bears are native to the Ozarks, many are not, leaving them ill-equipped to face the winter months. […]

February 5, 2018 View Article

Spring Internship

Educating The Next Generation Of Keepers January 30, 2018 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is not only one of the best big cat rescue facilities in the country, we are also the home of one of the best big cat internships. Our internship program is known worldwide. We have had over 400 interns pass through our […]

January 30, 2018 View Article

New Den Buildings

Flip and Servals New Night Houses January 23, 2018 Turpentine Creek has been making some changes this winter. Late last year, we completed work a new heated building for Goober to spend cold winter days. Shortly after the completion of his building we purchased two more prefab buildings. Those buildings are currently being fixed up […]

January 23, 2018 View Article

First Snow Of The Season:

A White Tiger Paradise January 15, 2018 The residents at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge got a special treat this week, the first major snowfall this year. Big cats, especially tigers, absolutely love the snow, it is a new scent, texture, and mental enrichment item that only nature can provide for them. And they are more […]

January 15, 2018 View Article

Keeping Cool Cats Warm

Winter At Turpentine Creek January 8, 2018 Winter brings cooler temperatures and shorter days for the residents at Turpentine Creek. Typically, the temperature in Eureka Springs averages in the mid 30’s in December and January, but since New Year’s Eve, we have been experiencing below average temperatures in the teens and single digits. Luckily, the […]

January 8, 2018 View Article

Looking Forward

A New Year At TCWR January 2, 2018 The landscape of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is always changing for the better. We continuously put effort into improving the refuge so that our animal residents can have the best lives possible. In 2017, we began building two very large, natural bear habitats that will span over […]

January 2, 2018 View Article

New Year New Beginning

2017 End Of The Year Wrap-Up December 26, 2017 This past year was filled with many accomplishments and celebrations. We’ve spent the year building habitats, rescuing animals, giving daily care and enrichment to 100 animals, celebrating our 25 years of rescuing, hosting an intern reunion, and trying out new technology. This year we’ve saved lives, […]

December 26, 2017 View Article

O’ Chuff-mas tree

Holiday Season at TCWR December 18, 2017 This year is coming to a close, but even though it will be ending soon, we still have two weeks left in 2017. Turpentine Creek is open every day of the year, except for Christmas so that our team and interns can enjoy the holiday. Yet, even when […]

December 18, 2017 View Article

A Local Community Leader

TCWR Honored With Community Award December 8, 2017 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge works hard to be one of the best Big Cat Refuges in the United States. We are always improving our procedures, how we build habitats, and how we care for animals so that we can give our animals the best lives possible in […]

December 11, 2017 View Article