Having walked by a trail camera placed on the outside of her enclosure for several days, F1586 (Springer) suddenly decides she has had enough of being watched!
#wolfhaveninternational #WolfHaven #outstandingwildlifesanctuary #endangeredspecies #sanctuaryresidents #trailcam #pnw #GFAS #washington
Jez’s predominantly white coat reveals that she had been scent rolling, and by the looks of the color it was likely pretty stinky!
Photos by Mark Thompson
#WolfHavenInternational #WolfHaven #wolf #wolfdog #wolves #montana #education #conservation #GFAS #sanctuarylife #scentroll #stinky #graywolf
Every sanctuary resident is an individual and has unique eating habits and food preferences. Layla and Littlefoot love salmon🐟🐺
#WolfHavenInternational #WolfHaven #wolf #wolfdog #wolves #GFAS #sanctuarylife #favoritefoods #BehindTheScenes #wolfsanctuary
Animal care staff always try to prioritize picking up fresh roadkill to provide a natural diet to our rescue animals. Female McCleery wolf, Jez, happily enjoys her mule deer meal! 🐺
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** WAIT FOR IT ** Aria Tiger's close-up "Good Afternoon" greeting.
#WaitForIt #TCWR #GFAS #turpentinecreek #aria #tiger #goosafternoon #afternoon #greeting
** ANOUNCEMENT ** Due to inclement weather and freezing temperatures, the Refuge will be closed from Friday, January 23rd, through Monday, January 26th.
#announcement #news #TCWR #winter #sanctuary #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #coldweather #animalsanctuary #closure
PART 1 - Historical International Rescue
A big cat rescue by sea, by air, and by land.
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #rescue #international #historical #bigcats #sanctuary
Good night from Chaos Caracal
#TCWR #GFAS #turpentinecreek #caracal
Goodnight from one very sleepy lion cub.
Another day of growing, playing, and being safe comes to an end here at Turpentine Creek. Thank you for helping us give these little ones the peaceful nights they deserve. 💚
#TCWR #sanctuary #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #ReggieAndArchie #lions #cubs #babyanimals
Gray wolf pair, Grayling and Shasta, look particularly striking during an evening sanctuary-wide howl #WolfHavenInternational #WolfHaven #wolf #wolfdog #wolves #pnw #washington #education #conservation #GFAS #sanctuarylife #wolfsanctuary #howl #howlingwolf #trailcam
Mexican wolf M1429 (Copal) stays close to his meal to fend off the ravens, red-tailed hawks, and eagles who try to snag a bite. Did you know scavengers can claim up to 50% of a wolf's meal? #wolfhaveninternational #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #GFAS #washington
Sunsets at our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana never get old... #WolfHavenInternational #WolfHaven #wolf #wolfdog #wolves #montana #education #conservation #GFAS #sanctuarylife #sunset #outstandingwildlifesanctuary #wolfsanctuary #McCleery #sunsetview
The holidays tend to be a busy time for many of us. Even Billie had to multi-task after receiving a holiday treat...
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Photo by Gelane Clements. #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #holidays #enrichment #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #multitasking #washington #pnw #GFAS
🐅🌿 Good afternoon from Miles Tiger🌿🐅
Miles the tigress is on a quiet mission—sneaking through the trees to deliver a surprise good afternoon to staff. Just another playful moment at the refuge. 💛🐾
#TCWR #GFAS #tigers #cute #turpentinecreek #stalking #afternoon
🐾😸 Happy CATurday! 😸🐾
Chaos the caracal—and all of us at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge—are wishing you a day filled with whiskers, wonder, and wild hearts. 💛✨
#caracal #caracalcat #TCWR #GFAS #GoodMorningEveryone #CATurday #Saturday #weekendvibes
🐅🌅 Morning calm with Athena 🌅🐅
Athena the tiger is taking in the early morning sounds—quiet moments, fresh air, and a peaceful start to her day at the refuge. 💛🐾
#tigers #TCWR #GFAS #relaxing #GoodMorningEveryone
Goodnight from lioness Nirvana and her playful cubs, Reggie and Archie.
#night #goodnight #babyanimals #cubs #cute #lions #TCWR #GFAS #turpentinecreek
🦁💛 Play hard, nap harder 💛🦁
Reggie and Archie squeeze in a little playtime before settling down for a well-earned cub nap—growing, learning, and feeling safe at the refuge. 🐾✨
#cubs #BabyAnimals #TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #playtime #naptime #cute #cuteness #adorable
🐾✨ Treat time anticipation ✨🐾
Ginger the serval spots her keeper and can barely contain her excitement. Waiting her turn is hard when treats are on the way! 💛
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #Treats #waiting #serval #servalcat #snacks #afternoon
🐅💛 Breakfast appreciation, tiger-style 💛🐅
Poncho the tiger has a very clear message this morning—thank you for breakfast! Moments like this make mornings at the refuge extra special. 🐾✨
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #Poncho #Breakfast #sanctuary #tigers #sanctuarylife
🐾💬 Morning chat with Tigger 💬🐾
Savannah cat Tigger is having a lively morning conversation with our animal care staff. We’re not quite sure what he’s saying… but we’d love to hear your guesses! What do you think? 💛✨
#TCWR #GFAS #turpentinecreek #sanctuary #savannahcat #whatdoyouthink #talkingcat
🦁🐅 Morning watch at the refuge 🐅🦁
Amari the lioness keeps a curious eye on Fred the tiger as staff make their morning rounds—another peaceful start to the day at Turpentine Creek. 💛🐾
#lions #tigers #bigcats #TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #morning
GOOD MORNING from two sleepy lion cubs named Reggie and Archie. Have you been following their rescue story?
#morning #cubs #babyanimals #Cuteness #TCWR #GFAS #turpentinecreek #WildWithin
🌙🐾 Good night from Diablo 🐾🌙
Diablo is ending his day perched atop his favorite log, keeping an eye on his neighbors before settling in for the night. Sleep well, friends. 💛✨
#Savannah #Diablo #TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #goodnight
🦁💛 Little cub energy, calm mom vibes 💛🦁
Nirvana relaxes nearby while Reggie and Archie play and explore. Come see the cubs while they’re still little and full of wonder. 🐾✨
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #lazyday #babyanimals #lions #Cubs #WildWithin
🦁☀️ Afternoon ease with Ungowwa ☀️🦁
Ungowwa the lioness is lounging the day away—calm, comfortable, and enjoying the peaceful pace of sanctuary life. Come visit and see moments like this for yourself. 💛🐾
#LazyDay #TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #bigcats #tourism
🦁💛 Double the cub cuddles 💛🦁
Reggie and Archie are all snuggled up—safe, cozy, and impossibly cute as they enjoy a quiet moment together at the refuge. 🐾✨
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #lions #cubs #cuddles #cuteness
☀️🐆 Sunshine & soft rumbles 🐆☀️
Selbit the leopard is soaking up the warmth, relaxed and content, sharing those low, peaceful rumbles that tell us all is well. 💛🐾
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #Leopard #AllIsWell
Our new resident wolfdog, Lore, has a rather unique way of spreading his scent... we call it his moonwalk 😉 #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #trailcam #trailcamera #insidelook #wolfdogs #wolfdog #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #conserveandprotect #washington #pnw #GFAS
Morning playtime for Nirvana and her cubs, Reggie and Archie.
#TCWR #GFAS #TurpentineCreek #WildWith #cubs #lions #babyanimals