Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

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Tourist AttractionsNon-Profit Organization
Hours:
Visit the website above for operating hours, admission and lodging prices, tour times and more.
Driving Directions:
Located 7 miles south of historic Eureka Springs on Highway 23 South.
About Us
GO WILD FOR WILDLIFE!
In the Ozark Mountains on 459 acres and home to a variety of exotic and native animals, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is one of the nation’s most respected big cat sanctuaries. Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, this nonprofit, ethical animal tourism destination is also a “top ten” Northwest Arkansas attraction and one of the most popular in Eureka Springs.
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Chuff (Tiger) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Shakira II (White Tiger) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Tsavo (Lion) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Thunder and Harley (Black Bears) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Sadie (Bobcat) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Spyke (Black Leopard) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Bam Bam (Grizzly Brown Bear) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Whitney (Tiger) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Nala (Cougar) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Thurston (White Tiger) at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Rep/Contact Info
Cheryl King
Cheryl King
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Tanya Smith
Tanya Smith serves as the President/ Co- Founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR). The non-profit organization was formed in 1992 when Tanya and her parents purchased 460 acres 7-miles south of Eureka Springs with the goal of saving and providing lifetime homes for unwanted and neglected exotic cats.
TCWR started an innovative college graduate intern program in 1996 and has trained more than 400 biologists and zoologists now employed at zoos, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics around the world. With over 100 big cats and other animals, the refuge is now one of the largest big cat sanctuaries in America.
Tanya currently serves on three Board of Director’s. Turpentine Creek Foundation, Inc., Arvest Bank and Eureka Springs Rotary Club.