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Kite Fest March 28 – 10 AM – 4 PM Save The Date

Turpentine Creek will again host the Annual Eureka Springs KiteFest on Saturday, March 28, from 10 AM – 4 PM. This is a family fun event for all ages. Come out for the day and have a high flying time.

March 1, 2015 View Article

New habitat for Lucci & Wyoming

As a working big cat preserve, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in in a constant state of evolution and growth, adding and improving everything we do to best help the animals we rescue. One such project the past several months has been a total revamping of the habitat where lions Lucci and Wyoming live. “This is […]

February 26, 2015 View Article

Visitor books evoke laughter, tears

Many many people have stayed overnight at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in our lodging facilities over the years, enjoying the night sounds of the big cats and extending their visit beyond a simple tour. Each room here has a guest book, in which visitors write where they’re from and what they thought of their visit. […]

February 26, 2015 View Article

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 26, 2015 View Article

Meet the Locals Program

Tanya Smith, TCWR President, met with Meet the Locals to talk about the refuge on their program. Take a look at the short video… Here is the link if it is not showing up below.

February 26, 2015 View Article

No snow day for big cats, caretakers

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