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

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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.  Occasionally, we exhibit a few of the animals off site to provide an unforgettable educational experience.

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2011 SEASON

T&D's is OPEN:

eye logo Learn about the animals May through September on Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 6pm (no one admitted after 5:00pm).   We suggest that you wear comfortable walking shoes.  It is a mile walk on gravel paths through mostly wooded areas with benches located throughout for your use.  It is possible to push a wheelchair through the facility, however, electric wheelchairs maneuver much better.  If rain is predicted, please call ahead to see if the facility is open.  We do not open during thunderstorms.  Some of the animals are afraid of umbrellas; therefore, we do not allow them.  Ponchos are available for purchase. GPS and Computer Directions will NOT get you to T&D's in a timely way or at all.  Written Directions to T&D's near the bottom of the page.

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

During June, July & August we are also open Monday through Friday for guided tours at 10am and at 2pm. Tours last about an hour.  You MUST go on a tour during the week.  Admission is $10.00 per person.

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 tdscats@verizon.net to schedule an appointment.
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T&D's in the News
Follow these links to news articles and videos about T&D's. 

Channel 16 WNEP-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA
http://www.wnep.com/news/countybycounty/wnep-sny-animal-preserve-assistance,0,276579.story

 Channel 69 WFMZ-TV Reading, PA
http://wfmz.img.entriq.net/htm/PopUpPlayer-v3.htm?articleID=1239647

York Daily Record
 Taking the Back Way to Happy Valley http://ydr.inyork.com/ydr/psu/ci_12973727

Bucknell University's Women's Water Polo team Community Service Day at T&D's.
http://www.bucknellbison.com/sports/w-wpolo/spec-rel/102809aaa.html
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2011 Events at T&D's Cats of the World 

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.

"Keeper for a Week" Summer Camps -  June, July and August
T&D's "Keeper for a Week" 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
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 3:00.

Click here to see what badges the girls and boys can work towards.
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For overnight accommodations in the Susquehanna River Valley, please call 1-800-525-7320 or go to www.VisitCentralPA.org

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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 can help today by sending a donation 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
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