Venue · Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is an event venue in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at 239 Turpentine Creek Lane. We check its schedule nightly.
- Where
- 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 · Map · (479) 253-5841
- Hours
- 8:30 AM–4 PM, and until 5 PM during Daylight Saving Time (March–November)
Upcoming events at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
No shows on the books right now
We check Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge nightly. New dates appear here as soon as they're announced.
Details
- Where
- 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 · Map
- Website
- www.turpentinecreek.org/
- Phone
- (479) 253-5841
- Known for
- Family & Kids
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Visiting
- Address
- 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
- Phone
- (479) 253-5841
- Hours
- 8:30 AM–4 PM, and until 5 PM during Daylight Saving Time (March–November)
- Tours
- The tram leaves on the hour. The last tour leaves an hour before close (4 PM in summer, 3 PM in winter), and no one is admitted after it leaves
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 8:30 AM–1 PM · Christmas Eve 8:30 AM–1 PM · Christmas Day closed · New Year's Day 11 AM–4 PM
- Weather
- Closes for lightning, severe weather warnings, tornadoes, blizzards and freezing rain. Check the website banner or social media, or call ahead
Tickets
- Adults (13+)
- $32 online · $35 in person
- Kids 4–12, seniors 65+, military & veterans
- $22 online · $25 in person
- Children under 3
- Free
- Included
- An hour-long guided ride on the open-air tram from the Discovery Area, plus free time in the self-guided Discovery Area. Tour sizes are limited, so buying online ahead holds your spot
- Wheelchairs
- The tram takes manual wheelchairs but not motorized wheelchairs or scooters. The gift shop, Discovery Area and tram path are paved; the Bear Tunnel and lodging areas aren't
Bigger tours
- Carnivore Caravan
- $250 per person, 9:30 AM, about 2–3 hours, up to 11 people (shared with other guests). A van tour led by senior animal-care staff to Rescue Ridge, Freedom Field, the commissary and the vet hospital. Book at least 75 hours ahead
- Coffee with the Curator
- $500 per person, 9 AM daily, about 3–4 hours, up to 11 people. The curator or assistant curator covers the whole refuge by SUV or van, with coffee and a light breakfast
- Groups & field trips
- Discounted rates for groups of 15–150 and student field trips of 6–150 (one adult per 20 kids). Book at least 2 weeks ahead
- Feeding tours
- No longer offered
Rules & staying over
- Hands-off
- An accredited sanctuary for about 100 big cats, bears and other animals: no petting, no cub play, no photo ops with animals. Photos are fine, always through at least one fence
- Pets
- Not on tours or near the animals, and don't leave them in the car. ADA service animals are welcome; emotional-support animals aren't
- Food
- Your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are fine. Snacks are sold in the gift shop and at a seasonal concession stand
- Smoking
- Designated areas and the parking lot only; never in the Discovery Area or on the tour route
- Lodging
- The refuge rents overnight stays on site (tree house, glamping tents, safari suites, Zulu Safari lodging and RV spaces). Rates and booking at lodging.turpentinecreek.org
Hours, ticket prices, tours, rules and lodging from Turpentine Creek's own pages (Plan Your Trip, Buy Tickets, FAQ and the lodging site). Checked October 9, 2026; schedules change, and the venue's own schedule is the final word.
Good to know
How much is Turpentine Creek admission?
$32 online or $35 at the gate for ages 13 and up. Kids 4–12, seniors 65+ and military or veterans pay $22 online or $25 at the gate. Children under 3 are free. The hour-long tram tour is included.
What are Turpentine Creek's hours?
8:30 AM–4 PM, and until 5 PM during Daylight Saving Time (March–November). Trams leave on the hour, the last one leaves an hour before close, and no one is admitted after it goes. Closed Christmas Day.
How long does a visit take?
The tram tour runs about an hour. Allow extra time for the walk-through Discovery Area.
Can you stay overnight at Turpentine Creek?
Yes. The refuge rents a tree house, glamping tents, safari suites, Zulu Safari lodging and RV spaces. Book through lodging.turpentinecreek.org.
Can I bring my dog?
No pets on tours or near the animals, and don't leave them in the car. Two lodging rooms take pets for a fee, but pets still can't go on the tour. ADA service animals are welcome.
Can you pet the tigers?
No. Turpentine Creek is a hands-off sanctuary: no petting, no cub play, no photo ops with animals. You can take photos through the fences.
Where is Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is at 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.
What's coming up at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?
Nothing is on the books right now. NWA Today checks Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge's calendar every night, and new dates appear here as soon as they're announced.
How many events does Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge have scheduled?
No verified upcoming events as of October 9, 2026. Every listing is checked against the venue's own calendar before it appears.
What kind of events does Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge host?
Mostly Family & Kids, based on what's been listed here.
How do I get tickets for events at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?
Each event page links to the venue's own ticket seller, and www.turpentinecreek.org lists the venue's own box office details. NWA Today never sells tickets.
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