Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge
Welcome to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, international home to over 50 rescued big cats. Come meet these majestic animals, learn about the feline species known as Panthera Tigris and find out how you can help to ensure their future in the United States and worldwide.
We started Tiger Creek for a very specific purpose: "To provide rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected or displaced."
It continues to be our guiding mission. And as we continue to expand, we are also working to establish large natural settings for the big cats.
We are also working in an outreach program for the tigers in the wild, as well as genetic research and we have a strong educational program that includes internship opportunities.
We opened Tiger Creek to the public for the purpose of promoting stewardship through educational opportunities for people of all ages. With a mission like ours we sometimes feel overwhelmed but thanks to financial supporters like yourself we are Saving Tigers One By One...
We're glad that you're here, so-have a good time and please don't forget to stop in for a personal visit and watch your investment continue to grow.
Tiger Creek has seen a lot of changes over the years as we continue to grow and build top rated enclosures for the cats. We have opened up our new area in the back part of the refuge where the new habitats for the big cats are being constructed. Visitors can view the cats in a natural setting with trees, grass, room to run, tubs to cool off in and platforms to climb on.
Our old parking lot has turned into the cougar area. We have new, tall enclosures for the these cats. Cougars like to climb and lounge up high looking down on everyone, and they are able to do just that in these new habitats.
The leopards sit just past the cougars in the same type of enclosures, giving them room to run and climb.
Each new habitat has indoor enclosures so we can lock the cats up inside when needed. This allows the staff to feed the cats inside or keep them isolated for medical procedures. Furnished in a natural stone, these houses also remain cool in the summer time and warm in the winter. We have added automatic waterers so they have access to fresh water 24 hours a day and each house has a lounging platform inside.
New black coated chain link helps the visitor see the cats more clearly without the harshness of regular fencing.
No longer do we have the cramped cabin filled with chest freezers for our feed room. We now have a walk-in cooler and freezer and food prep area. This has been an exciting addition for the staff, as it makes preparing and storing food for the cats a lot easier. Added to the coolers is a building for the maintenance department.
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