Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located at 239 Turpentine Creek Lane in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The USDA licensed Big Cat refuge is seven miles away from Eureka Spring Arkansas on Highway twenty-three. The facility only closes for Christmas Day. The passes purchased for the park are good for an entire day.

Cost of admission to the Wildlife Refuge are free for children below the age of three, those ages three to twelve, senior citizens and veterans pay $10. Admission is $15 for everyone else. The drive into the park is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains and leads to the parking area that allows easy access to the converted barn that serves as the gift shop.

Visitors to Turpentine Creek are checked in by the staff that also explains the mission of the facility followed by directing guess to the main compound. There are a variety of large animals at the facility for visitors to enjoy. There are small playgrounds, benches and picnic tables that allow visitors to view the animals. In addition the petting zoo allows hands on experience with a pot bellied pig, sheep and two goats.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge offers something for all animal lovers to enjoy safely. Those wishing to obtain additional information should contact the facility directly.