by Jim Broaddus | Jun 18, 2025 | Conservation & Management, In the Media
If you’ve dreamed of working with Florida panthers, cougars, or jaguarundis, you might know that becoming certified to handle Class I wild felines in Florida is not simple. To qualify for a license, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)...
by Jim Broaddus | Jun 18, 2025 | In the Media
Bear Creek Feline Center (BCFC), a nonprofit wildcat sanctuary dedicated to the preservation and protection of lesser-known wild feline species, has announced a partnership with Goodwill Industries – Big Bend, Inc. to host a public event titled “Big Cats, Big...
by Jim Broaddus | Apr 10, 2025 | In the Media
Bear Creek Feline Center (BCFC) announces a special Open House on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon. BCFC is a sanctuary founded in 2000 and dedicated to the care and conservation of rare and endangered feline species. For more information:...
by Jim Broaddus | Mar 2, 2025 | In the Media
Discover the Only Jaguarundi Breeding Colony in North America Nestled in the heart of Panama City, Florida, Bear Creek Feline Center (BCFC) is home to a remarkable conservation effort—the only captive jaguarundi breeding colony in North America. This rare species,...
by Jeanne Savelle | Feb 25, 2025 | In the Media
What does a Florida panther have in common with the New Orleans Saints or with a man who built and sold radio stations? Well, if you have the pleasure of visiting the Bear Creek Feline Center just north of Panama City, you will meet Saint, the Florida panther who was...
by Jim Broaddus | Feb 20, 2025 | In the Media
The Hidden Florida Forgotten Coast remains one of the last unspoiled regions in the state. It contains vast stretches of undeveloped land, dense forests, and pristine shoreline. The Hidden Florida Forgotten Coast Panhandle This part of the Panhandle, which stretches...
