Shayleen Richert, Author at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Cooling Off the Cats!

Here at Turpentine Creek, we are home to a few native species like cougars and bobcats, but the vast […]

There are several times that when we go through the stories of the animals and explain to people that we […]

When we think of big cats like tigers or lions, it’s hard to ignore their majestic and powerful presence. Yet, […]

At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, kids have the opportunity to attend our day camp. Day camp is hosted in […]

Playing is a deeply ingrained biological process that has been observed in many animal species. It is a natural behavior […]

It’s summertime in Arkansas, which means that tick season is officially upon us! While these insects may be small, they […]

What do our animals eat at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge? Well most of our animals are carnivores which means they […]

**Warning- The following article contains graphic details, and may not be suitable for younger children** The Incident On October […]

When taking a tour here at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge or watching one of our educational videos, you might have […]

Did you know that Turpentine Creek’s birthday is coming up? Our 31st-anniversary celebration, called Feast with the Beasts, will be […]