Another trip of many to the area. This time we did the carnivore tour at TCWR and stayed on site in the Siberian suite. So cool at night to hear all of the animals when the park is closed and quiet. Accommodations are nice and you have some access to enclosures after hours. Joey and Kaleese were fun to watch right outside our bedroom window. We had always wanted to see rescue ridge the part of the park for the animals not on the normal tour and decided as it is a non profit we would splurge on this trip. It was a great tour. We not only got to see Rescue Ridge but also Freedom field which is being finished up along with the vet hospital and commissary. Really glad we did it. It appears the Tiger King and Carole Baskin animals have changed their growth plans as funds appear to all be going for the animals and that is one reason we love this place. We have been to dozens of zoos across the US and have never seen animals as relaxed as they are here. Tickets are higher than a zoo but remember you are helping to fund this place as donations and tickets are what keeps them afloat. If you love big cats this is the place to see them and don't forget Bam Bam their loveable grizzly. They have more bears but they are offsite on Rescue Ridge with a 2 1/2 acre wooded enclosure, so impressive.

This was our third visit to Turpentine Creek. We decided to go in the afternoon and just made the 2:00 tour, and we were glad we did. A worker told us the animals in the tour of habitats are fed about 3:30, so a lot were out walking. We were ably to hear several tigers “chuffing.” The intern who led the tour was very knowledgeable, and she obviously really cared about and knew the animals, as did every worker with whom we interacted. We highly recommend!

This is a great place and you can tell the animals' welfare is their main concern. We didn’t get to see a lot of the cats because it was too hot in the middle of the day, but we were warned about that in advance. It's a good place to spend your money. We did see several cats and love that we got to be on a tram rather than walking the whole time. The guide was very knowledgeable and I highly recommend a visit any time you're in the area.

The refuge is kept clean. Sharon who did the 12-1 tram ride, was very knowledgeable and very patient answering young children’s questions. We loved seeing the animals being taken care of. I would highly recommend visiting there. Some animals stayed in there house because the heat was building

I can’t believe we have been to Eureka Springs so many times, and this was our first visit to TCWR. It is truly an amazing place! It is very obvious that the animals who live there are loved and cared for. The habitats are very clean, the staff is so friendly and helpful. We will visit as often as we can because we feel like we really got to know the animals!

This was an interesting experience and the guides were very good and passionate about their work. However, I am not sure they really want your business. We arrived without purchasing our tickets on-line. The clerk was very annoyed and did not make us feel welcome. To tell you the truth, I actually thought about leaving based on her attitude. She went through the process of purchasing the ticket on-line, it seems for the sole purpose of getting our email address. They now keep sending us emails. I have asked to unsubscribe multiple times but still have not been removed.

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 came to call Turpentine home. But then you get to see these healthy and happy animals being loved and respected.

It was one of the best experiences of my life! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate, she took the time to tell us in detail about each cat's story. The cats were beautiful and majestic. They were super playful with one another at times and it was cool to hear their roars as well.

What an experience! We had a private tour of the grounds including the newest area, rescue ridge, and the veterinarian’s office. Our two hour tour turned into a three hour learning experience. Our incredible guide was able to hold the attention of a 9 year old and a 13 year old. She was so knowledgeable and answered every question. It is obvious that all of the staff/interns love the animals. We splurged and stayed in the tree house on site. What an incredible experience waking to the sounds of the animals caroling. Although the tree house was on the small side, it met our needs. There were a few items provided for us in the refrigerator which was nice. We are planning our next trip!

The tours at Turpentine Creek are great. The tram takes you by many Big Cats and the guide gives fantastic information about each and the areas they are in. It is also possible to walk through an area where many animals can be viewed. The animals all seem very content and well taken care of. The gift shop has a fantastic variety of gifts.