Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest big cat sanctuaries in the United States. The non-profit USDA licensed refuge, founded in 1992, …
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Mar 17, 2025
We had a very memorable experience at TCWR. Unfortunately while we were there it was very windy so that made it hard to enjoy the animals outside. In the morning it was better lodging was most excel…Full review by Chris M
Mar 13, 2025
Beautiful animals that finally get to be treated with love and respect!!! This place is a must for any animal lover. That being said, you will hear some sad, so sad, stories of how these animals cam…Full review by Sonya M
Mar 2, 2025
Staying at TCWR is always the most relaxing and fun time. Great location just outside of town and I love hearing the lions caroling. The rooms are always clean and comfortable. TCWR is comparable i…Full review by Joesf G
Hello, my granddaughter and I will be staying in the Bengal Suite soon, and I wondered what animals can you see from that suite's porch? Thanks for your input.
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From the porch if you look to the left there are two of the biggest tigers on the property. Straight ahead is the little raccoon type guy named flip and to the right are a group of tigers. But …
From the porch if you look to the left there are two of the biggest tigers on the property. Straight ahead is the little raccoon type guy named flip and to the right are a group of tigers. But you will have small access right outside of your suite where you can walk and get pretty close to all of them. And from the porch and even the bed with windows closed you can HEAR the lions.
I read a tip from a previous guest that recommended the "Photography Opportunity". I also saw this on your web page, but I couldn't get it to open up to the page. Could you provide more information about this Opportunity? Thank you, Future 1st time guest!
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The Photowild tours have been discontinued which is why you weren't able to open the link on our website. We're hoping to offer another similar opportunity after the New Year. …
The Photowild tours have been discontinued which is why you weren't able to open the link on our website. We're hoping to offer another similar opportunity after the New Year. Check back with us then for more details.
Not from inside the suite but you can see them from the porch. We hope you come and stay with us and see our big, beautiful cats! let us know if you have any other questions.
My 9 yr old nephew loves animals. Do you think this place is suitable for me to take him for an adventure. Is there anyone there to talk about he animals? What is the price range per night here?
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We stayed at the refuge at the end of March 2014. We stayed in the Siberian room and I HIGHLY recommend it!!!! It was absolutely incredible. To look out your window and see …
We stayed at the refuge at the end of March 2014. We stayed in the Siberian room and I HIGHLY recommend it!!!! It was absolutely incredible. To look out your window and see three gorgeous tigers frolic, sleep and pace around was priceless. 150$ was nothing compared to that memory!!! The your guide we had was phenomenal, telling us about every one of them.
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