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07/29/2025

International Tiger Day

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

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

Leopards often store and eat food in trees to keep safe from other predators.

Fun Fact #2

Tigers are the largest cat in the world.

Fun Fact #3

A bobcat can take down a deer!

Fun Fact #4

Cougars are one of the closest living relatives to cheetahs.

Fun Fact #5

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

Fun Fact #6

The caracal's closest relatives are servals and the African Golden Cat.

Fun Fact #7

Servals have the largest ears in relation to body size of any cat.

Fun Fact #8

A lion’s roar can be heard from up to 5 miles away!

Fun Fact #9

The bobcat is one of four species of lynx.

Fun Fact #10

No two tigers have the same stripes; they are all completely unique, just like fingerprints.

Fun Fact #11

Jaguars have the strongest bite force of any cat.

Fun Fact #12

Black bears aren't all black. They can also be brown, blond, cinnamon, blue-gray, or even white.

Fun Fact #13

A cougar can’t roar, but it can make other sounds like yowling, chirping, or purring.

Fun Fact #14

Lions will work together to take down prey.

Fun Fact #15

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

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