[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even though PrideRock is closed to the public, the sanctuary is decorated for every holiday. Especially Christmas. From the front gate to the bear enclosures out back, a variety of decor can be found on the property including bells, ribbons, statues, wreaths, garlands and much...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]PrideRock's fantastic staff and interns are constantly repairing broken/old items and/or building new facilities. Most wouldn't imagine the many chores that need to be done around the sanctuary but our crew is always working. After feeding and cleaning enclosures, and mopping and sterilizing the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Although PrideRock Wildlife Refuge currently does not care for cheetahs, all of us love big cats of any kind. Cheetahs are sleek, fast and spotted all over, which contributes to the fascination and love of cheetahs. The South African Cheetah, like the one pictured above...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, November 2, is All Souls' Day. This is a day to honor your deceased loved ones and say prayers for them. Here at PrideRock, our beloved animals have a home for eternity even after their bodies are no longer here. We remember and cherish...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PrideRock Wildlife Refuge (PRWR) staff and volunteers monitor its residents daily, checking for illness or injury. PRWR had been keeping an eye on a growth on Allie's second eyelid for some time. Allie is one of only four lioness at PrideRock and is a very...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Although PrideRock Wildlife Refuge is not open to the public, we still like to decorate for the holidays. In fact, Christmas is the owner's favorite holiday, so she goes big for Christmas. But this year, I took a shot at the decorating, and believe me,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmTXUG01YBQ" src="``https://www.youtube.com/embed/jmTXUG01YBQ?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0``" width="``560``" height="``315``" frameborder="``0``"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Public and private schools, and youth groups in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area can book a school presentation at their campus by going to www.priderock.org. Click on the Education tab for more information. We teach students about lions, tigers,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Now that fall is here and the weather is getting cooler, PrideRock staff must remove the water tubs from the tiger enclosures. (Lions don't like water so they are not given water tubs.) As you can imagine, the water tubs are heavy, even without...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="250" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Statistics show being a pet owner has many emotional and physical benefits which can improve a person's health. Those same benefits apply to having an office cat or dog but many offices and corporations do not allow owners to bring their...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Although PrideRock Wildlife Refuge is not open to the public, the owners, Carol and Gary Holliman, keep the grounds in perfect condition. The grass is mowed and edged on a regular basis, the leaf litter and tree debris is raked and burned on a...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]What a monumental and wonderful day it was for PrideRock staff and the three bears. Rowdy, Coco and Toro were saved from euthanasia in January from a closing sanctuary. PrideRock had only a few months to raise enough money to build three enclosures and...
