Great place doing wonderful work. Love seeing all of the animals and hearing their stories. Can do a tram ride as well as a walking hour. They have added on a lot over the years. Even have lodging there now if that is something you want to do. Great for big groups. Would recommend if coming to the area.

We spent two nights in a safari lodge. The accommodations were wonderful, with a comfortable bed, coffee maker, microwave and small refrigerator (stocked with muffins, oatmeal, fruit cups and juice since there is no restaurant on-site), back patio with table and chairs overlooking a field and trees, access to a hot tub and more. Our lodging also included amazing tours. The staff and interns were helpful and informative, and always willing to answer questions. We were sad when our time ended!

This is a great refuge and they don't have contact with the animals so they prioritize both the animals and the people safety. Great one to support! They've taken a lot of other animals from so called sanctuaries that weren't treating their animals right. There are some sad stories but these cats and bears are prioritized now and they are not made to perform on tours which is good. You are able to do a self guided tour so you can take the guided tour and if you don't see the animals on that tour you can catch them on the walkabout. It was very enjoyable and I felt good about supporting this Refuge!

Amazing place for a great cause. I have gone here two times now and both experiences were amazing. The second time I stayed in a bungalow on the property to be close to the cats. Super clean and cute on the inside. The tour of the place is great, you take a tram around the place and the tour guide tells you about each animal! Warning, the stories are sad but they are all safe and well taken care of now! This is a non profit organization that you can tell truly cares about these beautiful cats. They also have bears! They also have wheelchair accessible ramps and mounts for the tram ride!

What an amazing place with an incredible mission. Be sure to book a tour in advance, though we were able to call and reschedule ours a few hours later on the same day just fine due to a sudden conflict. On the tour, they will tell you all about the animals that they rescue, their background, personality, and more. Some of the big cats have a very sad story and it’s amazing that this sanctuary rescued them and gave them a second life here. During a tour, some animals will simply be resting away from your view area and you might not see them, but that is normal just like any zoo. Several big cats like to come walk up close as well. They are all behind massive fences, so there is no danger of them getting too close. Our tour was an absolutely incredible experience. They also have an amazing gift shop with a plethora of gifts and souvenirs. It’s another great way to support their cause and we purchased a few items there as well.

2022.03.11 I had a great time on the tour. The open air tram went around the outside of all the habitats. If the animals were outside of their dens, it was easy to see them. I think it is a great design to see animals like this. Before or after your tour, you can walk down the center of Turpentine Creek and see the same animals from a different angle. You will also get to see a few not visible from the tram tour. I had a great time and will definitely go again.

This is a beautiful retreat for the wild animals that otherwise we're not taken care of. I was totally appalled with hearing the stories on how big cats get bread treated and disregarded. It's a real shame. This place and these cats are definitely a must see if you anywhere near the area and even if your not anywhere near find the time and check it out. There's also rooms which is a dream of mine one day I will be able to!!!

Fun and educational with a higher purpose. This place takes abused, neglected wild animals, mostly big cats, and gives them a place to live out the rest of their lives as wild animals. The only contact is for veterinary care. Some of these animals have heartbreaking stories, that finally get to have a happy ending thanks to this wonderful place. Go early in the morning to hear the lions caroling! This is the best way to see these gorgeous creatures up close, while still supporting their happily ever after.

We went during the hottest part of the day and a lot of the animals were inside their shelters. We still had fun and their were still plenty of others to see. The tour guide was very knowledge, especially for an intern so I enjoyed the tour a lot.

We visited in the winter and I didn't expect to see too many animals but there were a surprising amount of beautiful big cats playing and lounging outside despite the cold temps. Our group took the tram tour and although it was open air, the staff offered us blankets to keep warm, which was incredibly thoughtful. The tour was fun and informative and there's lots to explore on foot as well. I saw lions, tigers, no bears though. Oh my. They were hibernating and I can't blame them. The staff were all friendly and talked about the cats like they were family. And it was a nice facility where they genuinely care for the animals. It's a True Sanctuary after all. We will 100% be going back in the spring. Also tons of RV spots and nightly rental cabins. And it's Eureka Springs which is FULL of amazing restaurants, hotels, and shops. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This was a last-minute stop for us. It was a good decision. We went the morning after a storm. There were a lot of animals out and about. The animals are beautiful. The tram tour was so interesting and informative. I was very surprised at how many people think it is a good idea to have a big cat as a pet. We enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was friendly and willing to answer any and all questions. I would love to do a behind the scene tour. Maybe next time. They have a nice gift shop. The public restroom was very clean.

We stayed in RV site #1 right next to Joey and Khaleesi. One of the coolest things I’ve ever done! Nice level site with full hook ups. Site included free tour, which was an informative and fantastic tour (go early) beautiful location. Enjoyed hearing all the lions “Carroling” all night. Absolutely A MUST DO!

We had a great visit at Turpentine Creek. The walking tour was pretty good, but the guided tram tour really impressed us. We loved seeing the animals, but we also enjoyed hearing their stories. They are doing good work at this refuge.

This place was amazing! Stayed in the Siberian Room, with glass windows looking out into an enclosure with 2 large tigers! Just beautiful! Took a tram tour around the Sanctuary to see many more rescued tigers, ligers, Servals, lions, & bears. What a great learning experience. These beautiful creatures are all rescues, and all now living a wonderful life. The folks who work, ontern, and volunteer here are ALL kind, compassionate, and willing to talk about all the animals. I'm going to be an ongoing supporter of the work they do. Will definitely visit again!

I had not been in a few years. I took my 10 year old grandson this time. We both had a wonderful time there. It was wonderful seeing just how far it had become with all the exhibits and enclosures. The staff is so friendly and well educated.

Had a great time. The cabin was awesome and had everything we needed. The water being well water was different but not the first time using well water. Be aware that well water has a different smell but you wont after using it. The staff was informative and very nice. We took an afternoon tour one day and a morning tour the following day. The animals are more active first thing in the morning because its feeding time but we had a blast seeing the animals up close.

Our family absolutely love coming here. The interpreters are always super friendly and knowledgeable. Our room is always clean. We always spend the night and take two (free) tours while we stay. We like the 4pm tour because it's the last tour of the day and the cats seem more active. We've also noticed more activity at the 9am tour as well. The tours generally last about 45 minutes. There is also plenty to see on foot after the tour is over, as well as a gift shop. We stay in the Tree House and it is very unique. The kids love climbing a ladder to their loft beds. The loft is tall enough for an adult to stand up in (at least in the center). The beds are just mattresses on the floor but the kids say they're quite comfortable. The queen bed downstairs isn't my favorite, I have to admit. When two people are in the bed it seems to make you gravitate towards the middle. However, opening the windows and being able to hear lions caroling nearby makes up for it. The room comes quite well stocked. They provide breakfast items, a microwave, plenty of coffee, tea, an extra fan, TV with a few channels, plates and cups, plastic cutlery, paper towels, and even a wine bottle opener. I must also mention the bathroom. There isn't much of one to speak of. It does come well stocked with a hairdryer, plenty of soap and shampoo, and makeup removers... but it is very, very small. Very. Small. The private deck in back is very nice. There is a table with four chairs and it's a perfect place to spend the evening if the weather is nice. All in all, if you are a cat person, I thoroughly recommend Turpentine Creek. It's an experience you'll remember.

Great place to take the family to see and learn about these magnificent animals. The staff and tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Best of all its a non-profit, all proceeds go back to the animals they help at the sanctuary.

This sanctuary truly cares about the animals and what's best for them. They animals look healthy, habitats are large and clean, and they put the animals needs first and foremost.

I love the tour with the safari guide talking about where their cats are from and how they have their animals neutered to stop them from further population and allowing them to live peacefully the remainder of their life at resort. Rare sight and all profits go back to current animals on hand and helping rescue more.

This place was amazing. We took our two young grandchildren 1 and 2. They lived seeing the cats and bears. We could tell how passionate all the care takes were about the lives of every animal there! I would highly recommend all to visit and support this place!!! While on the tour the guide was very knowledgeable and made sure that the kids could see and we could get nice pictures of these beautiful animals! The animals pasts are very sad but with the best outcome possible thanks to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge!!!