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Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

17544 Hwy 14, Tyler, TX 75706
(903) 858-1008
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Ranked #6 of 17 attractions in Tyler
Type: Zoos
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We really enjoyed our afternoon here! Having a personally guided tour was incredible. My kids asked many questions and I loved that they learned so much about the cats. The animals are beautiful and well cared for. I was happy to see the large new enclosures - excited that they were building other new big areas. My daughter was able... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Great guided tour. Able to see tigers, Puma, Bobcats ,Lions up close. Guides are very nice and knowledgeable. Only problem is you just want to pet them so much!

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Mesquite, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This is an amazing place to visit and see the rescue work that is being done. They have a number of cats besides tigers. A visit is a great opportunity to view and give support to this endeavor. An educational tour is included to introduce you to the cats and their history as well as to see how the work... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

I took my 4yr old and my 2 yr old to visit, their hats kept falling off....they got fleas from the tigers, I took my kids to the doc sense their heads had red dots all over and a big flea jumped out....and doc confirmed it, beware!

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Rockland, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Great place to see Tigers that have been rescued from people and places that either can't or don't take care of them. Staff is great and knowledgeable explaining the background of both the specific animal as well as the different species.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I was so pleased to see a facility that is working to take care of these majestic animals that have been displaced from the wild. Their facility is currently getting new enclosures for the animals that are top notch. Had a lovely tour with Jess who was great to answer all my questions. If you find yourself in East Texas... More

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North Richland Hills, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We are very impressed with this big cat rescue reserve. Since this was our first visit we had a tour guide that explained the background of all the cats, their names and purrsonalities! This facility is better than going to a zoo. You can actually get close enough to hear the sounds they make to greet you. The animals seem... More

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Longview, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Small location, but they are making upgrades and continue to enlarge the facilities. Great for up close interaction with the tigers. Does not have an indoor bathroom, only an outhouse without soap. Bring your own Germ X. Staff are friendly, and helpful. Wonderful educational facility.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

I took my 5 year old grandson here for a visit. The animals are in small enclosures and there weren't as many as I expected. It is interesting to see, and I believe they are making improvements to the grounds and animal areas.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Beautifully maintained and humane wildlife refuge. Terrific guides. More cats than you can imagine here. Great for both kids and adults.

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