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 Even though the animals have large enclosures, T&D's offers you the
opportunity to view many of them at a distance of just five feet!  

You can count the whiskers on tigers, lions, etc...

Note: Laws prohibit visitors from direct contact with the animals.

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tiger logo Due to the various backgrounds of the animals at T&D's and our belief that animals should not be exploited, our facility is only scheduled for visitors to enjoy and learn about the animals approximately 40 days a year. We also realize that education is important and therefore, open for groups by appointment during the week.

2008 SEASON

T&D's is OPEN:

eye logo Learn about the animals May through September on Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 6pm
Groups may visit during the week by appointment. 

Admission - Ages 3-12     $5.00 per person
                                 Ages 13 and over     $10.00 per person

Special Admission during June, July, and August
(in addition to Saturdays and Sundays)
Hour tours offered Mondays through Fridays
at 10:00am and at 2:00pm.
Arrive early.  Tours start on time.
Admission -  $10.00 per person

October through April
Groups by appointment.

To help your admission fee stretch as far as possible to help the animals,
only cash or check is accepted.

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Our gift shop features traditional "zoo" items and T&D's paraphernalia as well as animal slippers, flip flops, lounge wear, and more.  We are excited to showcase many Made in the USA items: locally hand panted slate, barbeque sauces, soy candles, clay and seed jewelry, wooden candle holders and night lights, dog and cat toys, and much more!  If you are looking for a unique gift for the animal lover, you will find it here!  Gift shop was new in 2006.  All proceeds benefit the animals.

Directions to T&D's near the bottom of the page.

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School groups and other groups may visit the animals any time throughout the year by appointment. A scheduled group receives approximately an hour and a half guided tour through the woods. Group rates available.   

What else to do.....In Our Neighborhood

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Teachers and Parents: Please visit this link for ideas and games you can use before, during, and after your visit at T&D's.

Please call: (570) 837-3377 or Email tdscats@uplink.net to schedule an appointment.

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eye logo Special Educational Exhibits:  A few times a year, we exhibit some of the animals off our property.   These educational exhibit are designed for schools, colleges, and special events.  (The animals we bring out are specially chosen for their calm temperament in public.) Please call (570) 837-3377 for information. tiger bar

2008 Events at T&D's Cats of the World

We are excited to bring you several events, many new, during the 2008 season. 
More information to come!
Plan to stay overnight!  Discounts at local hotels!

Enrichment Weekend - June 7 & 8 
During Enrichment Day, the animals will be having fun!  Environmental or behavioral enrichment is achieved by adding to a captive animal's environment or by modifying that environment to stimulate behaviors resembling those of a healthy wild animal.  Enrichment is intended to encourage behaviors that are appropriate for the species and that satisfy and animal's physical and psychological needs (www.aazk.org).  Come and see the joys of animal enrichment!   Event is free with your admission to T&D's.

T&D's Animal Encounters June and July
T&D's Animal Encounters are weekly camps for boys and girls ages 10-14.  Camps will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - noon and are limited to 10 campers each week.  This year we are offering two camps "Keeper for a Week - Beginner" and "Keeper for a Week - Intermediate".  Daily activities revolve around the responsibilities of what it is like to take care of wild animals!  Games, crafts, learning and a little work will make this camp a lot of fun.

Wild Adventure in the Valley - July 26 & 27
T&D's Cats of the World, Canoe Susquehanna, Seven Mountains Audubon, and Appalachia Spring Ranch have a "wild two day adventure" planned for you. Visit T&D's Cats of the World to view over 200 rescued wild animals, including lions, tigers, and yes, bears, Oh my!  Take advantage of what our beautiful valley has to offer! Kayak on the river with Canoe Susquehanna, hike with an experienced birder from Seven Mountains Audubon, and horseback ride near Jack's Mountain with Appalachia Spring Ranch.  Several local state parks are nearby for hiking and biking - R.B.Winter State Park, Walker Lake & Tall Timbers and Montour Preserve. Please contact each facility to see what fees apply.

Animal Rescue Awareness Weekend - August 16 & 17
Animal rescue organizations (dog, cat, horse, reptile, ferret and others) will be
located throughout T&D's Cats of the World for you to learn about what they do.

Agility and obedience demonstrations.
Educational presentations.
Reptile Rainforest Shows
Event is free with admission to T&D's.
Please contact T&D's if you know of an organization that would like to be involved with this event.

POWERFUL PAWS - September ?
We are busy working on a new tiger area, approximately 2 acres in size.  There will be three new tiger enclosures in that 2 acre area!  Work will continue throughout the summer with plans on opening the area to you in September.  "Powerful Paws" will be the grand opening event for this area.  Date to be announced at a later time.

Scout Weekend - October 18 & 19
Girl and Boy Scouts are invited to visit T&D's Cats of the World for scout weekend. Scouts will have a chance
to work towards specific badges at several stations located throughout T&D's while enjoying the animals.

Girl Scouts October 18
Boy Scouts October 19
Pre registration required. Please call and include your name, troop number, arrival time and number of scouts in your group.
Admission is $4.00 per scout.  Plan for a 2 hour adventure.  Last scheduled group at 3:00.

Click on the following link to see what badges the girls and boys can work towards.  Scout Weekend

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Directions:

T&D's Cats of the World is located in Snyder County, Pa just a mile outside of the village of Penns Creek. We are 50 miles North of Harrisburg, 40 miles South of Williamsport, 50 miles East of State College, and 40 miles West of Bloomsburg.

We are between Middleburg and Mifflinburg off of route 104 on a Pa map. Turn onto Troxelville Road, go one mile, our sign is on the left, turn right at sign, and go back a half mile, we are on the left.

FROM BLOOMSBURG (approximately 45 minutes - an hour) - Take 80 West to Lewisburg Exit (15 South).  You will go through several red lights.  Turn right onto Route 45 West.  Route 45 is located at the red light with Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell.  Go 9 miles to Mifflinburg.  At the end of Mifflinburg, turn left onto Route 104 (Amy's Frosty Freeze and car lot on corner).  Go 4 miles to Penns Creek.  At the last intersection in Penns Creek, turn right on to Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left. 
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(approximately 45 minutes - an hour) - Take 11 South to Selinsgrove.  As you enter Selinsgrove, turn right on to 522 to Middleburg.  At the only red light in Middleburg, go straight.  You are now on Route 104 North.  Go 5 miles to Penns Creek.  At the first intersection in Penns Creek, turn left onto Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left.

FROM WILLIAMSPORT (approximately 45 minutes - an hour) - Take 15 South to Lewisburg. You will go through several red lights.  Turn right onto Route 45 West.  Route 45 West is located at the red light with Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell.  Go 9 miles to Mifflinburg.  At the end of Mifflinburg, turn left onto Route 104 (Amy's Frosty Freeze and car lot on corner).  Go 4 miles to Penns Creek.  At the last intersection in Penns Creek, turn right on to Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left.

FROM STATE COLLEGE (approximately an hour) - Take 322 East to Route 45 East.  Go 40 miles to Mifflinburg.  Turn right on to Route 104 (Amy's Frosty Freeze and car lot on corner).  Go 4 miles to Penns Creek.  At the last intersection in Penns Creek, turn right on to Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left.
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(approximately 1  1/2 hours) Take 80 East to Lewisburg Exit (15 South).   Take 15 South to Lewisburg. You will go through several red lights.  Turn right onto Route 45 West.  Route 45 West is located at the red light with Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell.  Go 9 miles to Mifflinburg.  At the end of Mifflinburg, turn left onto Route 104 (Amy's Frosty Freeze and car lot on corner).  Go 4 miles to Penns Creek.  At the last intersection in Penns Creek, turn right on to Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left.

FROM HARRISBURG (approximately an hour) - Take 11/15 North.  About 2 miles after the town of Liverpool, turn left on to Route 104.  Follow 104 North to Penns Creek (approximately 20 miles).  At the first intersection in Penns Creek, turn left onto Troxelville Road.  Go 1 mile. Turn right on Mountain Road.  T&D's is a 1/2 mile on your left.

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We can not continue our efforts without help from the public. The animals need generous
people,like you, to help provide food, large enclosures, enrichment, and veterinarian care.

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You will need our email (tdscats@uplink.net) when using PayPal to insure that the animals receive your donation.
Or you can send a check to the address below.  Thank you!

T&D's Cats of the World - Wild Animal Refuge
P.O. Box 186, Mountain Road
Penns Creek, PA 17862


tdscats@uplink.net            570.837.3377
Website Updated on January 22, 2008

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