Nestled in the Ozarks, TCWR’s 459 acres is home to big cats including tigers, lions, ligers, leopards, cougars, servals, and bobcats as well as bears and four other animal species. Visits of the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge begin in the Welcome Center, where visitors learn about TCWR’s mission before embarking on a ½-mile guided walking tour. Tours start at 10:00am daily and run on the hour until one hour before the animals’ feeding time. Tours are guided by a biologist or zoologist intern who discusses each animal while visitors get to view the animal within its natural habitat. Twenty-minute Keeper Talks occur on weekends, and permit Q&As with facility staff.

Address: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, Phone: 479-253-5841, Facebook

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