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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!

07/29/2026

International Tiger Day

Join us to learn all about the tigers and those that call TCWR home!

08/10/2026

World Lion Day

Join us to learn all about lions and those that call TCWR home!

09/04/2026

National Wildlife Day

Join us at TCWR to learn about the native wildlife you can find at Turpentine!

11/01/2026

Bam Bam Day

Visit TCWR to celebrate Bam Bam and show him some love!

Teacher Resources

Fun Fact #1

Jaguars have the strongest bite force of any cat: 1500 psi!

Fun Fact #2

Tigers have “eye spots” on the backs of their ears.

Fun Fact #3

There are 40 different English names for the cougar.

Fun Fact #4

Leopards and jaguars both make a sound called “sawing.”

Fun Fact #5

Spotted hyenas can eat a third of their body weight in one sitting.

Fun Fact #6

Only about 1 in every 10,000 total tigers born in the wild will be white.

Fun Fact #7

An estimated 10% of jaguars are black.

Fun Fact #8

The darker a male lion’s mane, the stronger and healthier he is.

Fun Fact #9

Tigers are the largest cat in the world.

Fun Fact #10

Spotted hyenas can travel large distances at 6 mph, and can sprint up to 30 mph.

Fun Fact #11

Cougars can run up to 50 mph.

Fun Fact #12

A bobcat can take down a deer!

Fun Fact #13

In a typical year, a single serval will capture 4,000 rodents, 260 snakes, and 130 birds.

Fun Fact #14

Tigers love to swim and play in the water.

Fun Fact #15

A “black panther” is actually a melanistic jaguar or leopard.

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