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Animal Sanctuary Day
07/01/2021TCWR is a true sanctuary that rescues abused and neglected big cats and bears. Come visit us on Animal Sanctuary Day to see why supporting true sanctuaries is so important.

International Tiger Day
07/29/2022Join Turpentine Creek staff and interns on July 29th to help raise awareness about the declining tiger population. A hundred years ago, 100,000 tigers roamed Asia. Today fewer than 4,000 remain in the wild. Come and take part in fun and educational activities to learn how you can help save tigers all across the world.

International Cat Day
08/08/2022Join Turpentine Creek staff and interns on August 8th at Turpentine Creek to learn more about the animals that call Turpentine Creek home!

World Lion Day
08/10/2022Join Turpentine Creek staff and interns to learn and see the lions that call Turpentine home!
30th Anniversary Celebration
04/30/2022Join us as TCWR celebrates their 30th anniversary today! The day will be filled with fun programs and activities for everyone to enjoy!
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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.