With 210 exotic felines calling the EFRC home, we are one of the largest rescue centers in the United States for abused, unwanted and neglected exotic felines.  Our mission is simple:  We provide permanent homes for exotic felines that have been abused, abandoned or for some reason have nowhere to live out their lives, while educating the public about these beautiful cats. We do not buy, sell or breed cats We give big cats a home for life We provide stable social groups We provide enhanced environments We provide the best veterinary care

Since its founding in 1991, the EFRC has served as a nationally recognized leader in big cat rescue, conservation and care.  In the past 19 years the EFRC has grown from its humble beginnings with only three exotic felines to today caring for 210 cats, representing nine different species. We hope through our website you learn not only a little more about the EFRC and our work, but the plight of these majestic cats.

Located one hour west of Indianapolis, Indiana, we are open to the public during the summer seven days a week 10:00 - 5:00. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child under the age of 12.  Group tour rates and educational programs are available upon request.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS  SUMMER HOURS:  10 - 5 EVERYDAY Our next special event is Evening Roar on August 14th.  Go to Special Events for more information.  We still have a few 2010 calendars and our 2011 calendars will be available by September 1.  Go to our gift store and order now and your calendar will be sent to you.

The documentary film The Tiger Next Door made its world premier in Indianapolis over the summer. It  is a fascinating and infuriating film about white tiger breeders, human-animal relationships, the exotic pet trade, and animal hoarding in the United States.  Filmed on location in Indiana, Illinios, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, California, and Wisconsin. The EFRC is prominently featured in this full-length movie, as we began accepting exotic felines from a facilty in Flat Rock, Indiana, as early as 2002.  To view a trailer of the film, click here.  To purchase a DVD of this film, please go to our gift store page.  An edited version (43 minutes) of The Tiger Next Door will  air on Planet Green Saturday, July 24th at 10:00 p.m.

 Please contact us at efrc1@verizon.net or (812) 835-1130.

2221 E. Ashboro Road, Center Point, IN 47840