Lynn Culver and Bear Creek Feline Center kick off their conservation journey at Felid Fest 2025, March 1, at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota, Florida, showcasing wild feline preservation efforts with stops at key sanctuaries statewide.
-- Bear Creek Feline Center (BCFC) is excited to announce a highly anticipated conservation road trip, kicking off with participation at Felid Fest 2025 on March 1, 2025, at the Big Cat Habitat & Conservation Education Center in Sarasota, Florida. This journey will showcase BCFC’s ongoing commitment to wild feline conservation and education, with additional stops at key conservation sanctuaries throughout Florida.
Learn More at: https://bearcreekfelinecenter.org/
Felid Fest, a flagship event of the Feline Conservation Foundation (FCF), serves as a premier gathering for wildlife advocates, researchers, and conservationists dedicated to the preservation of wildcat species. This year’s festival will feature engaging guest speakers, interactive activities, silent and live auctions, and networking opportunities - all aimed at advancing FCF’s mission of wildcat conservation through partnerships and innovation.
“Felid Fest is more than an event—it’s a call to action for wild feline conservation,” said Bertie Broaddus, Co-Founder of Bear Creek Feline Center. “This trip and our participation in the festival highlight our commitment to protecting these incredible species through education, collaboration, and hands-on conservation efforts.”
A Conservation-Focused Journey
Throughout the journey, starting with Felid Fest, BCFC will visit several key wildlife facilities across Florida, fostering collaborations with conservation leaders and raising awareness about endangered wildcats.
March 1 - Attend Felid Fest 2025 at Big Cat Habitat (Sarasota, Florida)
Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center is a diverse 20+ acre zoological park showcasing more than 60 different species.
Felid Fest offers opportunities to engage with conservation experts, participate in educational programs, and support wildcat preservation initiatives.
March 2 - Panther Ridge Conservation Center (Loxahatchee, Florida)
Tour and learn about feline residents, husbandry practices, and the conservation programs Panther Ridge supports. This facility provides enriched habitats for threatened and endangered feline species.
March 3 - McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Witness firsthand their rehabilitation efforts and conservation programs focused on various exotic wildlife, including big cats.
March 3 - Central Florida Animal Reserve (St. Cloud, Florida)
Visit a dedicated sanctuary providing permanent homes for big cats and fostering public education about their care and conservation.
March 4 - Amazing Animals (St. Cloud, Florida)
Explore one of Florida’s most unique animal rescue organizations and connect with conservationists committed to exotic animal care.
Lynn Culver Joins the Journey
Renowned wild feline expert, Lynn Culver, will join BCFC on this conservation road trip, bringing over 40 years of experience in feline husbandry. As co-owner of NOAH, Natural Order Animal Husbandry, a USDA licensed facility in Mena, Arkansas, she has bred and cared for multiple exotic species, including Cougars, Bobcats, Lynx, Servals, Caracals and Geoffroy’s cats. A dedicated member of the Feline Conservation Foundation since 1989, Culver has served in key leadership roles, including Executive Director, Legislative Director, and certified husbandry instructor. Now focused on conservation consulting, her expertise serves to strengthen permittees collaboration through networking.
About Bear Creek Feline Center:
Bear Creek Feline Center is a sanctuary dedicated to wildlife conservation and education, providing unique opportunities for individuals to connect with nature and learn about endangered species. Through initiatives like the "Wild Wishes®" educational tour, BCFC aims to inspire knowledge of wildlife and to foster a sense of responsibility towards conservation.
Contact Info:
Name: Jim Broaddus
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Organization: Bear Creek Feline Center
Address: 8822 Tracy Way, Panama City, Florida 32404, United States
Phone: +1-850-722-9927
Website: https://bearcreekfelinecenter.org/
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