International Tiger Day
Join us to learn all about the tigers and those that call TCWR home!
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07/29/2025
08/10/2025
World Lion Day
Join us to learn all about lions and those that call TCWR home!
09/04/2025
National Wildlife Day
Join us at TCWR to learn about the native wildlife you can find at Turpentine!
11/02/2025
Bam Bam Day
Visit TCWR to celebrate Bam Bam and show him some love!
12/04/2025
World Wildlife Conservation Day
Come and join us at TCWR on Wildlife Conservation Day, December 4th. Did you know many species, from all over the world, are endangered due to harmful actions of humans; from hunting and wildlife trafficking to the destruction of their habitats. Through tours and small talks, discover how you can help stop the number of endangered species from rising and how to help the ones whose numbers are already extremely low.
12/10/2025
International Day of Animal Rights
Visit TCWR for National Animal Rights Day as we discover how we can help stop the abuse that wildlife endure from humans. This is a day dedicated to spread awareness on all wildlife established by the non-profit Our Planet. Theirs Too. Join TCWR staff as we explore different opportunities to become their voice and help stop their suffering.
03/03/2026
World Wildlife Day
Join us at TCWR and learn about all the wildlife we rescue!
03/26/2026
World Bear Day
Join us at TCWR to learn all about the bears that call TCWR their home.
04/05/2026
National Wildlife Week
Come join Turpentine for the weekend to learn the stories of these animals that call us home.
05/15/2026
National Endangered Species Day
Join us to learn about the endangered species that call TCWR home and their wild counterparts!
Teacher Resources
Fun Fact #1
The cougar has the largest range of any cat.
Fun Fact #2
Female spotted hyenas are larger and more aggressive than the males.
Fun Fact #3
Caracals can jump 10 feet in the air, and can take down up to 12 birds mid-flight.
Fun Fact #4
A leopard can climb a tree while carrying prey weighing more than itself.
Fun Fact #5
Three of the eight bear species live in North America: Black Bears, Brown Bears and Polar Bears.
Fun Fact #6
Cougars can run up to 50 mph.
Fun Fact #7
Tigers can weigh anywhere from 200 lbs to over 600 lbs.
Fun Fact #8
Grizzly bears have long claws to help them dig.
Fun Fact #9
The cougar is the largest species of cat that can purr.
Fun Fact #10
A jaguar can take down prey larger than itself - including a caiman!
Fun Fact #11
Servals mark their territory by spraying, anywhere from 20 to 40 times an hour!
Fun Fact #12
All white tigers are Bengal Tigers.
Fun Fact #13
Caracals have long, black tufts of fur on the tip of each ear.
Fun Fact #14
Leopards are the smallest species of big cat.
Fun Fact #15
Black bears are great climbers and can quickly scale a tree.
Our Mission
To provide lifetime refuge for abused and neglected “Big Cats” with emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Through public education we work to end the Exotic Animal Trade, making sanctuaries like Turpentine Creek no longer necessary; together, we can preserve and protect these magnificent predators in the wild for our children’s future.
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