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2010...Celebrating 20 years
sharing their lives and their stories with you!

Celebrate with us by visiting us this summer.

2011 EVENTS
If you can't wait until May to see T&D's animals, then visit us for an educational live animal exhibit at the following events:

THE PET EXPO - Philadelphia, PA
The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, January 14 – 16 2011

THE PET EXPO - Reading, PA
The Reading Expo, March 18 – 20, 2011

See Azzie, a 7 year old Bengal tiger, at both of these events.

The Pet Expo website states, "Our Pet Expos are designed to educate and entertain the public about the wonderful world of pets. They are family oriented events featuring many educational demonstrations and seminars, hands-on-petting opportunities, special attractions, pet adoptions, and entertaining exhibits. Our Pet Expos also make available an outstanding shopping venue of products and services pertaining to pets and children."

WILD ABOUT ANIMALS - State College, PA
PSU Ag Arena April 23 10am - 3pm

See Azzie, a 7 year old Bengal tiger, at both of these events.

According to Center Wildlife Care's website: This event is an animal expo, outreach and educational event attended by 2000-3000 people. It features a variety of animal-related organizations such as veterinarians, rescue groups, a petting zoo, environmental groups, etc. with an emphasis on wildlife. Among the events scheduled are a silent auction, Easter games (with free prizes) in the children's section, educational programs, pony rides and lots of interesting animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, hawks, chickens, livestock and a camel...yes a camel!

HARVEST FESTIVAL - Shade Mountain Winery
October 8

For the past several years, the good people at Shade Mountain Winery have held a fundraiser to help the animals. During the month of October, a portion of the proceeds from RASCAL RED, a sweet fruity red wine, will be donated to the animals. We will be at the Harvest Festival on Saturday with an animal or two to show our appreciation.

EVENTS AT T&D'S

We are excited to bring you several events, during the 2011 season. More information to come!

T&D’s Photo Contest – We want to see your T&D’s photos! Photos will be attached to cans in which visitors can vote for their favorite by dropping coins in the can. The photo in each category with the most money wins Season Passes to T&D's!
Click here for more details.

Enrichment Weekend - June 11 & 12 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, July and August T&D's Animal Encounters are weekly camps for boys and girls ages 10-15. Camps will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - noon and are limited to 10 campers each week. This year we are offering three camps "Keeper for a Week - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced". 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 30 & 31
T&D's Cats of the World and Canoe Susquehanna 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 and hike at a local state park. Several local state parks include - R.B.Winter State Park, Walker Lake & Tall Timbers and Montour Preserve. Please contact each facility to see what fees apply.

Animal Rescue Awareness Day - August 6
Animal rescue organizations (dog, cat, horse, reptile and others) will be
located at T&D's Cats of the World for you to learn about what they do.
Event is Free

Rainforest Reptile Show Exhibit - They're exotic crawlers, unusual slitherers, and fascinating creepers: They are the creatures of the rainforest. Rainforest Reptile Shows, a Massachusetts, family-based business, was established in November 1993 to educate and entertain people of all ages about reptiles, animals and the importance of preserving the natural habitats of the world.
Visit the over 200 rescued animals living at T&D's while you are at the event. Admission fee applies.
Light lunch available.
Please contact T&D's if you know of an organization that would like to be involved with this event.

Scout Day - October 15 Noon - 4:00pm
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.

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 2:00.

Click here to see what badges the girls and boys can work towards.

For overnight accommodations in the Susquehanna River Valley, please call 1-800-525-7320 or go to www.VisitCentralPA.org

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.

YOU can help today by sending a check to the address below.

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

tdscats@verizon.net 570.837.3377