Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

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This refuge, 13 miles north of downtown Tyler, is home to over 50 big cats that have been rescued from non-zoo captivity across the country. Tour the wooded enclosures on the ever-expanding 30-acre-plus site and meet the lions, leopards, cougars – and tigers. It's supported by the Tiger Missing Link Foundation.

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