Animals That May Not Seem Dangerous, But AreHere at Turpentine Creek, we are very familiar with how dangerous wild animals can be. We take care of some […] View Article
The Tigers and the BeesFor many of us, the winter is the time when we feel the need to slow down and cozy in. […] View Article
Uniquely Named Animals from Turpentine’s PastTurpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has rescued over 500 animals since it began. Most of the animals that end up calling […] View Article
Common Misconceptions As Wildlife Interpreters, we often get a lot of questions or comments here at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge regarding our […] View Article
Behind the Big Top: The Brutal Reality of Animal CircusesRings of Fire How many of you have ever visited a circus? Did you happen to see many amazing animals […] View Article
Ex-RoommatesTurpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge rescues animals from situations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment from homes, fake zoos, and pseudo-sanctuaries. Sometimes […] View Article
Mythical Creatures Inspired by Real AnimalsThroughout time, many stories have been told of the mystical and magical creatures that may or may not exist. While […] View Article
Celebrating Mama ShakiraToday we are celebrating Mama Shakira’s 14th birthday! Her given name is Shakira II, and in honor of her remarkable […] View Article
Ambush, Pursuit, or Scavenger?It’s no secret that we all have to eat. As large predators ourselves, adult humans need approximately 2000 calories a […] View Article
Animal Pain AwarenessSeptember is Animal Pain Awareness Month. The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) declared this month of awareness. Its purpose is […] View Article
