Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsArkansas, United States11-50 Employees
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues big cats and other dangerous carnivores, providing them with a lifetime refuge. Situated on 459 acres in the Ozark mountains in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the facility is open to the public for guided tours, offers on-site lodging, and cares for nearly 100 animals each day. The organization holds credentials as a USDA-certified rescue facility and GFAS-accredited sanctuary, and it is a founding member of the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance as well as a member of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. Its mission emphasizes providing lifetime refuge for abused and neglected big cats—especially tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars—alongside public education about captive big cats and youth education programs. It also advocates for protecting these animals and operates a post-graduate internship program to train prospective animal caretakers.