Victoria P.
11/3/2020
Absolutely must visit! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The animals look well nourished. As much as I'd love to set all the tigers free, they actually look to be healthy and happy. An absolute...
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
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Tyler, TX 75706
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is a 173-acre wildlife preserve and animal sanctuary located in Tyler, Texas. As the nation's oldest independent, non-breeding rescue animal sanctuary, Tiger Creek is dedicated to saving animals one by one since 1995. They provide a safe and natural habitat for rescued big cats and other endangered species, while also actively participating in genetic research and educational outreach programs to promote animal conservation.
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and research animals that have been abused, neglected, or displaced. With the support of generous donors and volunteers, they have made a significant impact by rescuing 150 endangered animals, preserving 173 acres of land, and giving 220,000 wildlife tours. Their groundbreaking research and public education efforts aim to ensure the survival and protection of threatened and endangered species in the wild. Visitors can experience the majesty of these animals and learn how they can contribute to wildlife conservation.
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Kristin M.
9/2/2018
Awesome place to visit with the kids. We showed up as soon as they opened on a Sunday (10 am), which we quickly realized was smart because it wasn't crowded and the cats were very active. We got...
Chris M.
8/25/2011
Yes, believe it or not, there's a wonderful paradise in Tyler, TX that houses some Big Cats. I'm not talking your usual Siamese or Garfield, these cats eat large chunks of raw meat as a snack,...
Samantha G.
4/2/2019
Was in Tyler Texas on a break from work, and this place was 5 miles up the street from our truck stop. So we decided to take a go at it. The cats were so beautiful. The only down side was that...
Christine A.
4/11/2012
Driving towards our destination north of Tyler, we saw the sign, "Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge". I quickly found it on Yelp and read Chris M's fantastic review. Returning the next morning with our...
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