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Did you know? Jaguars are excellent predators in land and water. They use their thick tail to change direction quickly

Mar 24

Enrichment Making Fun @ 9:30 a.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about different enrichment items and help us gather or put something together for our animals we have here at Turpentine Creek! What we do is a surprise and is up to the Interpreter to decide!

Mar 24

Tiger Matching Game @ 10:30 a.m.

Tigers can be difficult to tell apart! By identifying unique stripes on a tiger's face, you can learn who is who. Visit TCWR to play a fun tiger matching game!

Mar 24

Bears 4 Beginners @ 11:30 a.m.

While grizzly bears don’t live naturally in Arkansas, black bears do! Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we learn how to i.d. these two different bears, making life easier when you visit a place that they live naturally together!

Mar 24

Staying Safe in Cougar Country @ 12:30 p.m.

Human encroachment on cougar territory leads to conflict, making it vital to learn how to stay safe around them. Join a Wildlife Interpreter to learn how to stay safe in cougar country!

Mar 25

TCWR Trivia @ 9:30 a.m.

Vist TCWR and play a trivia game to win a prize!

Mar 25

Scavenger Hunt @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

Mar 25

If you give a tiger a toy @ 11:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we discuss what kind of toys you might see some of our animals playing with and even make your own toy for staff and interns to give to the animals later!

Mar 25

Cat Connections @ 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how our feline friends have ties to their big cat family members? Join our Wildlife Interpreter to discuss the similarities and differences between domestic cats and big cats.

Mar 26

Backyard Predators @ 9:30 a.m.

There are lots of clues that can help you figure out what lives in your backyard and neighborhoods! Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we i.d. some predators that call Arkansas home and might be living in your backyard or neighborhood!

Mar 26

Jaguar vs. Leopard @ 11:30 p.m.

Jaguars and Leopards are commonly confused for eachother, however there are many differences between the two. Visit TCWR to learn more about jaguars and leopards!

Mar 26

True vs. Pseudo Facilities @ 12:30 p.m.

Have you always done your research before visiting an animal facilty? If not, come join our Wildlife Interpreter to learn why it's so mportant, and how to spot a true sanctuary/zoo from a fake one.

Mar 27

Hype of Hybrids @ 9:30 a.m.

We have many animals that do not look like normal wild cats. There are several hybrids here at Turpentine, meet one of our Wildlife Interpreters and discuss what a hybrid is and why these creatures should not exist.

Mar 27

Scavenger Hunt @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

Mar 27

Feline Purrception @ 11:30 a.m.

Just like us humans, all cats have their 5 senses to help them survive out in the wild. Come join our Wildlife Interpreter to take a closer look at each of these senses and how they play a role in a cat's daily life.

Mar 27

What Skulls Tell Us @ 12:30 p.m.

By looking at the anatomy of an animals skull we can learn numerous things about the species. Visit with a Wildlife Interpreter to learn what skulls can tell us about an animal!

Mar 28

Scavenger Hunt @ 9:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

Mar 28

The Lions of North America @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we discuss the "lions" you can find wandering around in your backyard.

Mar 28

Cycle of Waste: Here Forever? @ 11:30 a.m.

The waste we produce continues to build up in the environment, where it releases toxic pollutants. Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we answer the questions: “How long do different waste products take to break down?” and “What waste can we recycle?”

Mar 28

Bobcats @ 12:30 p.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about a wild cat that lives right here in Arkansas: The bobcat!

Mar 29

Enrichment Making Fun @ 9:30 a.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about different enrichment items and help us gather or put something together for our animals we have here at Turpentine Creek! What we do is a surprise and is up to the Interpreter to decide!

Mar 29

Feisty Felines @ 10:30 a.m.

Enrichment is a vital aspect of maintaining the well-being of animals in cpativity. Join our Wildlie Interpreter to learn about the different ways our animals keep their bodies and brains busy and active.

Mar 29

All About Bears @ 11:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we learn all about bears!

Mar 29

Discovery Table @ 12:30 p.m.

Join an education team member as there will be a table set up with replica skulls, teeth, and claws!

Apr 05

National Wildlife Week

Come join Turpentine for the weekend to learn the stories of these animals that call us home.

May 16

National Endangered Species Day

Join us to learn about the endangered species that call TCWR home and their wild counterparts!

Jul 29

International Tiger Day

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

Aug 10

World Lion Day

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

Sep 04

National Wildlife Day

Join us at TCWR to learn about the native wildlife you can find at Turpentine!

Nov 02

Bam Bam Day

Visit TCWR to celebrate Bam Bam and show him some love!

Dec 04

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.

Dec 10

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.

03/23/2025

World Bear Day

Join us at TCWR to learn all about the bears that call TCWR their home.

03/24/2025

Enrichment Making Fun @ 9:30 a.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about different enrichment items and help us gather or put something together for our animals we have here at Turpentine Creek! What we do is a surprise and is up to the Interpreter to decide!

03/24/2025

Tiger Matching Game @ 10:30 a.m.

Tigers can be difficult to tell apart! By identifying unique stripes on a tiger's face, you can learn who is who. Visit TCWR to play a fun tiger matching game!

03/24/2025

Bears 4 Beginners @ 11:30 a.m.

While grizzly bears don’t live naturally in Arkansas, black bears do! Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we learn how to i.d. these two different bears, making life easier when you visit a place that they live naturally together!

03/24/2025

Staying Safe in Cougar Country @ 12:30 p.m.

Human encroachment on cougar territory leads to conflict, making it vital to learn how to stay safe around them. Join a Wildlife Interpreter to learn how to stay safe in cougar country!

03/25/2025

TCWR Trivia @ 9:30 a.m.

Vist TCWR and play a trivia game to win a prize!

03/25/2025

Scavenger Hunt @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

03/25/2025

If you give a tiger a toy @ 11:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we discuss what kind of toys you might see some of our animals playing with and even make your own toy for staff and interns to give to the animals later!

03/25/2025

Cat Connections @ 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how our feline friends have ties to their big cat family members? Join our Wildlife Interpreter to discuss the similarities and differences between domestic cats and big cats.

03/26/2025

Backyard Predators @ 9:30 a.m.

There are lots of clues that can help you figure out what lives in your backyard and neighborhoods! Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we i.d. some predators that call Arkansas home and might be living in your backyard or neighborhood!

03/26/2025

Jaguar vs. Leopard @ 11:30 p.m.

Jaguars and Leopards are commonly confused for eachother, however there are many differences between the two. Visit TCWR to learn more about jaguars and leopards!

03/26/2025

True vs. Pseudo Facilities @ 12:30 p.m.

Have you always done your research before visiting an animal facilty? If not, come join our Wildlife Interpreter to learn why it's so mportant, and how to spot a true sanctuary/zoo from a fake one.

03/27/2025

Hype of Hybrids @ 9:30 a.m.

We have many animals that do not look like normal wild cats. There are several hybrids here at Turpentine, meet one of our Wildlife Interpreters and discuss what a hybrid is and why these creatures should not exist.

03/27/2025

Scavenger Hunt @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

03/27/2025

Feline Purrception @ 11:30 a.m.

Just like us humans, all cats have their 5 senses to help them survive out in the wild. Come join our Wildlife Interpreter to take a closer look at each of these senses and how they play a role in a cat's daily life.

03/27/2025

What Skulls Tell Us @ 12:30 p.m.

By looking at the anatomy of an animals skull we can learn numerous things about the species. Visit with a Wildlife Interpreter to learn what skulls can tell us about an animal!

03/28/2025

Scavenger Hunt @ 9:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters with a scavenger hunt! Hunt for answers to questions about animals found right here at TCWR, and win a prize!

03/28/2025

The Lions of North America @ 10:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we discuss the "lions" you can find wandering around in your backyard.

03/28/2025

Cycle of Waste: Here Forever? @ 11:30 a.m.

The waste we produce continues to build up in the environment, where it releases toxic pollutants. Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we answer the questions: “How long do different waste products take to break down?” and “What waste can we recycle?”

03/28/2025

Bobcats @ 12:30 p.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about a wild cat that lives right here in Arkansas: The bobcat!

03/29/2025

Enrichment Making Fun @ 9:30 a.m.

Join a Wildlife Interpreter as we learn about different enrichment items and help us gather or put something together for our animals we have here at Turpentine Creek! What we do is a surprise and is up to the Interpreter to decide!

03/29/2025

Feisty Felines @ 10:30 a.m.

Enrichment is a vital aspect of maintaining the well-being of animals in cpativity. Join our Wildlie Interpreter to learn about the different ways our animals keep their bodies and brains busy and active.

03/29/2025

All About Bears @ 11:30 a.m.

Join one of our Wildlife Interpreters as we learn all about bears!

03/29/2025

Discovery Table @ 12:30 p.m.

Join an education team member as there will be a table set up with replica skulls, teeth, and claws!

04/05/2025

National Wildlife Week

Come join Turpentine for the weekend to learn the stories of these animals that call us home.

05/16/2025

National Endangered Species Day

Join us to learn about the endangered species that call TCWR home and their wild counterparts!

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!