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No snow day for big cats, caretakers

For many people, a snow day means no school, no work – an involuntary holiday where all you can do is stay in by the fire and listen for the snow plow to go by. At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Preserve, however, a snow like the one that just hit over the weekend means exactly the […]

February 23, 2015 View Article

Old interns say goodbye, hello to new group

Last Wednesday night, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge held a party it holds twice a year, to say hello to a new crop of interns and goodbye to the group heading out the door. The new arrivals are full of curiosity and amazement. Their voices betray their excitement, their conversations buzz. They gather around the […]

February 18, 2015 View Article

Turpentine Creek Spring Break almost here

For Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Spring Break is when things really kick off again for the year – the weather gets warmer and the big cats enjoy their time outside and the change of the seasons. Booking for lodging at TCWR during this time of year is always “get it while you can,” according to […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Noted exotic animal expert, documentarians visit Turpentine Creek

Although only about 3,200 tigers still exist in the wild, between 5-7,000 exist in private homes, many in the United States. What happens when the unthinkable happens, and someone’s pet tiger escapes? A scared and dangerous 400 lb. cat isn’t anybody’s idea of a fun visitor at 2 a.m. or any other time. On […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Cold weather brings challenges for big cat caretakers

Although caring for over 100 tigers, lions, bears and other exotic wildlife is a challenge any time of the year, winter weather creates many extra challenges. Whereas tigers grow a winter coat, as do cougars and other native species, African animals suffer from the cold if not protected by heated enclosures. “We’re fortunate to […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Lions get new night house, coyote doubles floor space

On Tuesday, Turpentine Creek staff jumped in to help pour concrete for a new night house for Wyoming and Lucci, two of our male lions. Improving their night house – the area where the big cats go at night to sleep and where they eat – is just part of the construction and expansion going […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Staff biologist to run Victorian Classic in tiger suit

On March 21, Turpentine Creek Staff Biologist Katie Anderson will participate in the 2015 Eureka Springs Victorian Classic 10K race. An experienced runner, Katie has participated in two full marathons, nine half marathons, and numerous other running events. But this time it’s different! Now in its 33rd year, the Victorian Classic is hosted by the […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Spring interns arrive at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Look what the cats dragged in! Twice a year, in August and again in February, TCWR welcomes a new group of interns into its midst. They will spend six months learning the ins and outs of caring for big cats in captivity, everything from feeding and cleaning them to giving them medications, from preparing […]

February 5, 2015 View Article

Turpentine Creek offers lodging with the big cats

While most people have some idea of what to expect when they visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge – well over 100 lions, tigers, and bears, all rescued and now given a home – many do not know that their visit here doesn’t have to be just one day. You can stay overnight here as […]

January 23, 2015 View Article

Cattle donations a valuable resource for Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Okay, here’s a question: Can you guess how much meat over 100 lions, tigers, cougars, and other big cats eat per day? It depends a little, depending on the season, but the answer is about 1,000 pounds of raw meat per day. That’s every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. That’s […]

January 23, 2015 View Article