What’s GFAS?When you come on one of our tours, you will hear that TCWR is GFAS accredited. Having a GFAS accreditation […] View Article
History of TCWRMany wonder about the story behind Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and how it was formed. Back in 1978, Don, Hilda, […] View Article
Recycle for a LifecycleImagine being a fish, turtle, or even a bird flying over the ocean and seeing something shiny that looks like […] View Article
Tongue TalkOur cats lead busy lives here at Turpentine. If they’re not sleeping, they’re cleaning themselves. On average, a housecat can […] View Article
Big Cat HybridsWhat exactly is a hybrid? The Merriam Webster dictionary states a hybrid is “an offspring of 2 animals or plants […] View Article
DomesticationDomestication is the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm. Many people […] View Article
What Makes a Habitat a HomeWhen you visit Turpentine, you might notice some differences in the habitats that our animal residents call home. There are […] View Article
This Calls for a CelebrationTurpentine Creek has nearly 100 animals, and that means nearly 100 birthdays to celebrate every year! Birthdays are a serious […] View Article
What is Human-Wildlife Conflict?What does human to wildlife conflict mean? This is where encounters between humans and wildlife will lead to negative results. […] View Article
World Wildlife DayMarch 3rd was World Wildlife Day (WWD). WWD was established by the United Nations in 2013. It was a celebration […] View Article