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Bears & Butterflies

Bears Emerge from Torpor ‘Cocoon’ Just in Time for World Bear Day March 25, 2021 Like butterflies undergoing metamorphosis, our bear residents retreated to their dens during the cold season and have since emerged…well, just as stinky and silly as ever! They made their entrance back into the “real world” just in time for World […]

March 25, 2021 View Article

It’s a Big Cat Second Honeymoon

Chief & Mauri Will Be Reunited Soon March 18, 2021 Chief & Mauri were in sad condition back in September of 2020 when we rescued them from their Charleston, Indiana, facility. In dire need of rehydration and proper nutrition, both had a severe infestation of parasites as well. Because of the severity of their conditions, […]

March 19, 2021 View Article

NWA Gives…And Beyond!

Join Us for Prizes and Fun April 8, from 8 AM – 8 PM March 11, 2021 If you’ve known us awhile, you know we don’t do fundraising- we do FUNraising! Our next big online “pawty” will be NWA Gives Day on April 8, from 8 AM – 8 PM! During these 12 hours, we […]

March 12, 2021 View Article

Get Loud for Lila

Lila Tiger Died at the Waccatee Zoo Following Alleged Neglect March 4, 2021 Lila tiger sparked outcry after photos of her, hairless and weak, were taken at the Waccatee Zoo in 2020. True sanctuaries and other animal welfare organizations could do nothing without the proper agencies stepping in first. Despite a year of filing complaints […]

March 4, 2021 View Article

Rambo’s New Beginning

This week, we had the privilege of welcoming a new animal resident to the Turpentine Creek family. This animal does not “carol,” “chuff,” or “hiss,” nor does he make any bear sounds (which is typically just the noise of destruction, anyway). Rambo is neither feline or canine; instead he belongs to the hyaenidae family. We […]

February 25, 2021 View Article

Subarctic Temperatures In The Ozarks

Blustering Cold Weather At Turpentine Creek February 18, 2021 This week, a few of our big cats may be getting flashbacks of their ancestral home as an arctic front has lingered over much of the central United States.Temperatures, well below what Alaska is currently experiencing, have stalled in our area, bringing activity at the Refuge […]

February 18, 2021 View Article

Extreme Weather At TCWR

Keeping Everyone Safe When The Weather Gets Bad February 10, 2021 These past few years, Turpentine Creek has been lucky enough to have mild winters with only some scattered snowfall and winter weather. This year, however, has been a little more eventful. We’ve had multiple snow days with inches of snow accumulating on the ground. […]

February 10, 2021 View Article

Will You Be My Meow-lentine

TCWR Online Auction To Support The Animals February 3, 2021 Join us this weekend for our annual online Valentine’s auction! Our Be My Meow-lentine auction gives you the opportunity to give a unique gift that has the added benefit of helping support the animals that call Turpentine Creek home! Starting Friday, February 7, 2021, at […]

February 3, 2021 View Article

An Amazing Experience

Winter Time At The Refuge January 27, 2021 This week has brought weather that’s been perfect for all of our feline residents. African big cats like lions and servals typically prefer warm but not hot temperatures while tigers fair well on chilly, even damp days. It’s been cloudy and a bit dreary at TCWR, but […]

January 27, 2021 View Article

Celebrating One Year Of Freedom

Luna And Remington’s Rescue Anniversary January 20, 2021 This month, we celebrate the one year rescue-versary of Luna and Remington, two survivors of the pay-to-play cub petting industry. Luckily, through the efforts of animal advocacy groups and PETA they were saved, but sadly, not everyone survived to rescue. Luna and Remington, along with cubs Rory […]

January 20, 2021 View Article