VERY INFORMATIVE! Totally worth supporting! Beautiful creatures! The tour guides were lovely . I will bring all out of town guests! read more

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This was my first time at Carolina Tiger Rescue - I was a chaperone for my child's field trip. They had a little trouble finding all of the parent waivers when we first arrived, but they got it all sorted out. Our tour was great and very informative. Our guide was extremely patient with all the questions the little kids had. We got to see several different types of tigers and servals. They have some other animals there too, but some were either not out where we could see them or are nocturnal. Some of the stories about the animals are just heartbreaking but to be expected since they are all rescued animals. They had a spot with picnic tables where our group was able to eat after the tour before we left. One other thing to note if you come with a larger group - they only have 2 public bathrooms located in the gift shop. We had some long lines with all the kiddos, but we made it work. read more

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I have taken tours at the Carolina Tiger Rescue multiple times over the years and I always learn something new! The tour guides are very knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to answer questions. Safety is a top priority, as is ensuring their animals are only on the tour if they are willing to participate! This is a great opportunity to learn about both large and small wild cats and give back to them via a tour and maybe a gift shop purchase! These animals are very well cared for and it shows based on their interactions with the staff and the visitors! You have not experienced a large wild cat until you've heard Roman's roar! Tours book up quickly and are worth the experience for older children (whose attention span lasts over an hour) and adults alike!! read more

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Definitely a must see for every animal lover. It is not every day that you are able to get close to a big cat and learn about them. All the staff was very friendly and inviting. Amber, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She was able to answer every question asked. She was full of interesting facts and details about these gorgeous animals. If you haven't been and have been wanting to go buy your tickets now. You will not be sorry. read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

Great experience with Anne and Mary as our guides for the twilight tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learning about all the cats. read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

I had the pleasure of starting 2023 at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. I've been coming here for years so it seemed like the perfect place to spend the day. Even better on holidays, they offer enrichment tours where both the animals and the humans get some enrichment. Just like us, animals need to experience different things or they get bored too so they are provided items to stimulate the senses or figure out how to open a box to receive a treat. It was a lot of fun to watch. But this tour was special in that I knew the animals could be locked with the safety gate to keep them out of part of the enclosure for cleaning etc. I had never seen anyone in the enclosure doing these tasks while I was on tour and I have been on a lot of tours here. So here we saw the enrichment getting setup and when the staff member was safely outside the safety gate was opened. Some new addition to the Carolina Tiger Rescue have been the parking lot work to provide more spots for volunteers and visitors. The new educational building is open as well for camps and tours. But because it was such a nice day out our tour started and ended in the pavilion that began being used because of Covid. I'm not sure if the tour entrance went back to the original entrance or if we just used that entrance because the other way was likely muddy from New Year's Eve rain. But we got to see the food prep area this way. New animals are always being rescued. You might have heard of Tiger King and unfortunately the animals on that ranch were not being provided adequate care so after the litigation process some of those animals are now a part of the tour at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. You'd also only expect cats at the rescue in the past but there is a New Guinea Singing Dog as well. You will be in for a treat taking a tour here. Remember that you need to reserve your spot on a tour in advance as they do sell out weeks ahead of time. Make sure to stop in the gift shop before you leave. You could even leave with a piece of art made by one of the animals. read more

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I visited the rescue today (11/22) for the Holiday enrichment tour and it was AMAZING! Our guide (I believe her name was Heather but I am bad with names) was absolutely amazing. A number of the big cats were given pumpkins and Thanksgiving themed boxes as enrichment. It was so cool to see 300+ LB cats playing with boxes like they were tiny domestic cats. Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and passionate about all the animals. She also had a great sense of fun and humor and did her best to answer any questions. She had some cute jokes as well and kept us engaged and giggling. 20/10 would recommend visiting Carolina Tiger Rescue! read more

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We went for a school PTA trip with my son's school. The weather was good and it made the whole process more enjoyable. My take away is wild animals are not pets and we need to leave nature alone. I loved learning about the animals, but a lot of there back stories were sad and heartbreaking. Really great experience if you are into animals. read more

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Recommended place for children and adults! The volunteers are knowledgeable and communicate rules and facts clearly. Janet and Sue led our exciting, educational tour. They seem to genuinely care for the big cats and want to educate others. The cats have large cages, are fed regularly, and have toys and pools for enrichment. During the summer to stay cool they are provided frozen broth popsicles and in the winter the smaller cats have hot pads. The tour is short, but be prepared to walk and stand in the sun. Bringing water, sunscreen, and bug spray is recommended, although they do also have these items available for use if you forget. Since you will be walking in grass, sneakers and long pants are ideal. We enjoyed our tour and would recommend this sanctuary to others! read more

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one and a half hour tour displayed only four big cats. this place is a non- profit rip--many more staff doing little. Grounds were covered with poison ivy and one of the four cats wouldn't emerge from his hut. I was there 8 years ago and it was much better. read more

The Carolina Tiger Rescue has an amazing mission! They rescue tigers, lions, bobcats, servals, and other species from abusive situations or from zoos or rescues that can no longer continue to care for them. We went on one of their popular Twilight Tours (April - October, Friday - Sunday) which last about 1.5-2 hours and give you a quiet evening to walk around with a guide and meet the animals, who are most active at that time. We were lucky enough to witness some lions roaring and rolling around together! The tour guide gives a thorough background on each of the animals and how they came to be in the rescue. Although a bit pricey at $28 per person pre-tax, all that money goes straight to the care of the animals and I absolutely recommend the Twilight Tour! read more

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I've only done the daytime tour here. It's a 1.5 - 2 hour walking tour that is held rain or shine. You get to see all types of cats such as lions, tigers, servals and more. On this trip our tour guides were Nancy and Larry and they were both very informative. I love their mission here, it's to save wild cats in captivity and in the wild through rescue and education. They want for wild cats to no longer be exploited by humans. Carolina Tiger Rescue is a must visit in Pittsboro. read more

We took a tour on Oct 11. The tour lasted 1 1/2 maybe 2 hours. We saw 4 animals in that time. The guide talked non stop with very little about the tigers. We stood a 1 spot for about 20 min while she talked about some guy from Saudi Arabia feeding a cub to his tigers and about how she has been there for 10 years. We could have seen a lot more if she would have held the talking to 10 minuets. read more

First visit here but won't be the last! We did the twilight tour and it was great. We saw numerous tigers, lions, bobcats, servals, and more. You have a guided tour with a limited number of people so it is very personal and the tour guides are very knowledgeable about the individual animals. You definitely need to buy tickets in advance - limited # of tours and they sell out quickly. It lasts about 1 1/2 hours and it is a walking tour. The facility is not a zoo nor do they breed the animals - it is a rescue organization. Highly recommend visiting and supporting their mission. read more

Visiting Carolina Tiger Rescue was a highlight of my trip. We did the adults only twilight tour and it was AMAZING (and not nearly as expensive as it should have been - $30!). Our guide, Tim, was so friendly and knowledgeable, and he cured me of wanting to someday pet a baby tiger (I'll spare you the sad stories). Although we were behind double chin link fences, we were so close to the animals, and hearing the lion and tigers calling from 10 feet away was an experience that felt once in a lifetime. This place is doing hard, necessary work for the animals and the community, but they manage to make it fun for visitors. If you or anyone you know is even slightly interested in animals, this is a must do! Please go and support this fabulous nonprofit! read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

Enjoyed the 1 1/2 + hour tour, viewing the kitty cats. Hard hearing the back stories of how these animals make it to the reserve, but realize that's an important part of the experience. In addition to tigers, saw lions, a bobcat, a serval and caracals. Very educational, a great outing for kids and adults. read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Raj, the elder. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Oh my goodness, this place is Amazing!!! We decided to visit on a rainy Sunday with a few friends. The weather quickly cleared up and positively enhanced our visit so that was great! We arrived at 12pm and our tour guide had us complete our online questionnaire and then lead us on the tour. We walked through the doors and into the exhibit areas. What I love so much, is that these animals get to live a peaceful unsedated life. They are not bothered and live in a wire open air enclosure with a 2nd fence 4 feet away to ensure protection for both the animals and humans. The tour guide was so informative and friendly. She told us how they don't have a set feeding time, but once they're fed, they like to nap. If you decide to visit, just know, that there's no real way to predict the nap time. We saw several tigers, a cougar, a leopard, a lion, ocelot and some caracals. The cougar especially liked my daughter, in fact he perked up when he saw her and made it a point to follow her. It was, literally, the best animal interaction. The rescue relies heavily on volunteer activity, donations/admission and food donations for the animals. Please make a short drive to Pittsboro and check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

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Amazing views of beautiful large cats. Spacious areas for their daily life. The cats participate on enrichment activities while you watch them play. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and shares back stories about the animals. A wonderful family activity with plenty of educational information, great photos and appreciation of wildlife. Daytime or twilight tours available. A must see for those visiting the greater Raleigh area. read more

Fantastic gem in Pittsboro!!!! Bravo! I loved everything about this place. They support rescue, education, and sanctuary for large and small cats. These cats have come from people's homes who realized they cannot care for them anymore (it is not illegal to own a large cat in the state of NC and many other states); other rescues who could not afford to keep them; and even weirder: two tigers were found wandering alongside the highway. The former two were found by an off duty police officer, and basically animal control picked them up and brought them here. The volunteer who led our tour was Brandy, assisted by Matt. Brandy was a rockstar! It is clear how much she loves these animals. She knows so much about each individual cat, and also has a broad general knowledge about large and small cats, and their behaviors and instincts. She also has a great dry sense of humor, and I enjoyed listening to her tell us about the rescue. Some of the cats are allowed to get treats, and it was fun to see them get excited about the raw meat that Brandy fed them on the end of a long stick. Some animals also get "scent treats". Lots of the larger cats love the scent of Obsession cologne. There must be a pheremone or something in there that they really enjoy. You really do get close to the animals and it is fascinating that their mannerisms are not dissimilar from my two kitties I have at home. Some of the cats are seniors (they can live to double their normal age-range in captivity), but that didn't make them any less playful. I really liked the sweet tiger couple: Saber and Shenandoah. Their enclosure (I say enclosure, not cage, because it is HUGE) houses both of them, and they are very intriguing- I could watch these cats (all of them at the rescue really) for hours. Poor Saber, a white-tiger, was declawed and had his teeth filed down, as he was previously used for entertainment purposes. The declawing causes arthritus, and changes their gait. Shenandoah is double Saber's age. She is an orange tiger, and she seemed really sweet. They both were curious about the visitors coming to see them. They were nuzzling and rolling around together when we were there. Lions were communicating with each other loudly. I have a video of their powerful roars and I keep watching it over and over again. Some of our group got sprayed by the lion (be careful!) and it made me laugh, jump, and scream all at once.....a little too close for comfort! :) I really enjoyed the twilight tour, as animals are more active in the evening. I wish I could come back here a million times over. I may return to NC just to do so, even after the move. Another fabulous way to end my stint in North Carolina. read more

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Carolina Tiger Rescue (formerly known as Carnivore Preservation Trust) has been on my ToDo list for a long time now. Love my dogs but with a Bengal cat in my household I'm also interested in seeing big cats! And Carolina Tiger Rescue is only a short trip away and very much worth the visit. The charter for this non-profit has changed, they're not into breeding, just safeguarding the existence of wild cats so it's all about rescue and advocacy. We meet in a little brown building, check in and get some tiger-striped wristbands. A small meeting room in front where we get briefed on the origins and goals of Carolina Tiger Rescue along with some basic safety pre-cautions. We head out through a safety gate and our guide, Tracy, has brought a bag of meats and treats for the animals. Over the course of the next two hours, Tracy does a great job introducing each animal, its natural territory along with information on how it fits into the ecosystem. She also covers how the critter made it to Carolina Tiger rescue (some sad stories) along with its unique temperament, personality and behavior as a resident. The rain made the walking tour a bit mucky but no big deal. We visit about 12 different enclosures and animals, not every animal at Carolina Tiger Rescue is visited since some are pretty skittish. Highlights for me was the white Bengal tiger (way cool!), the mountain lion that literally disappeared before my eyes and the two lions chilling out right in front of the the group. Just one one word of warning, if any of the big cats shows its backside to you, beware! They sometimes mark their territory which means a 10' blast of tiger pee heading in your general direction. I kid you not! I'd probably have to give Carolina Tiger Rescue 4 out of 5 stars for pure entertainment value but will bump em up +1 for what they are trying to do here. It's a shame that probably at some point in the near future, these beautiful felines will no longer exist out in their natural territories. Because they're amazing animals and deserve way better than what we're giving them.... read more

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Amazing accredited Sanctuary with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Not my first visit and really hope it's not my last. They provide wonderful homes to these beautiful babies that have been rescued from folks who thought they could be pets instead of wild animals. Their love for all of the babies is noticeable throughout the facility, they have a ton of room to roam, they are happy and well cared for. You are within 6 feet of a majestic animal, how can it not be a wonderful place to visit?! read more

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Loved this place. You can tell how much they all truly love what they do and I enjoyed their passion for the animals

A wonderful place to experience these majestic tigers and their feline relatives up close and personal. Hear their stories and learn about their place in the world and the dangers they face. Well trained staff and beautiful powerful big cats. Easy walking distance to see all the inhabitants and the guides are very well informed. It's well worth the small fee and it goes to a great cause. read more

What a wonderful place. Our tour guides were Janet and Sue, who were informative and willing to answer our questions. The animals that were rescued were well taken care of by the dedicated workers and Volunteers. We got to see Lions, Tigers, Cougars and some other types of cats. We were there during feeding time and got to watch the animals interact with the handlers. The tour was about 1 1/2 to 2 hours and very worth it. read more

A very grassroots tiger sanctuary that is celebrating its 45th year of helping and saving big kittehs! Tip #1: make tour reservations a couple of weeks in advance. And if you can: do the Twilight Tours! No children that way. This is definitely a spot to visit if you're a big kitty lover, and in North Carolina. I was staying in Durham, and had made reservations to go on a tour the day that I was leaving. It's a small drive to get there, but totally worth it! The rescue saves abused and neglected kitties from horrible situations. They rehabilitate them, feed and care for them, and host them for the span of their lifetimes. The enclosures are large (which is super nice), and they do not allow touching (good) of the kitties, or breeding. The kitties are amazing, and such cutie pies, especially when the food trucks come around. Daily they provide a new "enrichment" for the cats to keep them excited and curious, which I love. It feels like a grassroots zoo, but the kitties are being taken care of a lot better than just a straight up zoo. Our tour guide was alright. He seemed knowledgeable, but I guess I was expecting more from the day. They have a ton of different cats on the premises, but only so many are on the tour route, as others are hateful or aggressive to humans as they were treated badly before. This place is amazing with their vision and mission, and I adored seeing the cats. And now for my soapbox... I'm use to a different type of feeling when I go to an animal sanctuary - pure love and happiness and support of ALL animals, and this place didn't have the same feel. There IS a little discussion on the use of palm oil in foods and to stay away from it to help reduce the killing of tigers (and not mentioned: orangutans), but that's all the discussion there is. Other sanctuaries I have been to promote plant-based lifestyles to support the ecosystem, and all animals... but maybe that's a little too forward thinking? There was discussion of hunters in the area that will bring their kills to feed the kitties, and farms that can no longer use their animals... will kill them and bring them as food. On one side of it, I understand: big kitties eat a variety of different foods, and all donation food is welcome to feed them, but on the other... being an all-around animal lover, I was horrified by the flippancy of killing another animal. Great to see big kitties, and the area. I support the mission completely, I was just expecting a little more in what humans can do to help animals. read more

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If you love animals, especially large cats, Carolina Tiger Rescue is a purrfect place to visit! It's fun and educational, appropriate for all ages. You'll get plenty of Insta-worthy photos of the wild cats: lions, tigers, caracals, servals, etc. The tour isn't very long, maybe an hour and a half, so you can easily tour and fit in another activity the same day. It's in the country, completely outdoors. You'll be walking on gravel, dirt roads, and grass, so definitely wear closed toe shoes and sunglasses. Wear bug spray. If you visit during the day, wear sunscreen. You must make reservations online, in advance. for all tours, day or evening. Once you reserve, you'll be sent a link for registration forms that EACH MEMBER of your group MUST fill out. Save time by doing this in advance. The tour group size is such that everyone can see and hear the tour guide. The guides are really knowledgeable, clearly love the animals, are personable, and answer all questions. You'll start by seeing a brief presentation and listening to the rules, clearly communicated. We took the twilight tour, which is adults only, I believe. We had a great time! It's been a very hot summer, so by visiting in the evening, we saw the cats lounging and playing in the slightly cooler temps. When the weather gets a bit cooler, we'll definitely return with the kids during the day. They'll love it! Pro tip: if you need the bathroom, go before the tour or after, in the main structure. At the end, there's a really nice gift shop in the same building. We bought plenty of merch, including art made by the cats themselves! Proceeds go to the rescue center's expenses. They're a non-profit, so they appreciate monetary donations as well. I hope you'll get the chance to visit! Our entire group highly recommends Carolina Tiger Rescue! read more

So, looks like I'll never be going to another zoo. Like, ever again. Carolina Tiger Rescue completely ruined them for me. The folks here are passionate and wholly devoted to the care and keeping of their animals, so much so that it just kinda ooozes all over the place and gets stuck in your hair and seeps into your pores. I don't want to join PETA and start throwing red paint all over the place but at some point in time I started to look at wild animals as fascinating little oddities there for my amusement and forgot to respect them as beautiful creatures that deserve to be treated with integrity. In 1 afternoon at Carolina Tiger Rescue, I got that all straightened out. This is a nonprofit organization so it has a pretty homey, small-business vibe. Most everyone here is an volunteer and tour groups are kept small (which is actually ideal if you're a visitor). Our tour guide (Tori?) had been with CTR for 6 years and knew just about everything (biographical & biological) about the cats. We got within a few yards of most of the animals and that was an experience in it self. Things to keep in mind: **Tour is about 2 hours long **Dress accordingly, you'll be outdoors RAIN or SHINE (I wore the wrong shoes and had freezing wet feet my entire visit-- This significantly affected my ability to enjoy myself) **Keep a safe distance from the tigers (some of them actually spray!) ** Use the bathroom before the tour starts (no bathroom breaks once it gets going) **There are picnic tables on site if you wanna bring a lunch. Definitely worth a visit folks! read more

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As others have stated, the entertainment industry that features these BIG CATS, whether it be circuses, magic shows, or even the "Get your picture taken with the tiger cub on the boardwalk" will not be on my agenda to visit or participate in. It's not just tigers, but also lions, bobcats, cougars and a variety of other small and large cats. They purr and rub their faces on the fences, but don't let that lull you into a cute way of thinking they like you. Apparently, a cat rubbing its face (purring) is claiming that spot as their territory by making sure their scent is on the spot. It's an educational visit, but one the kids will absolutely love. Not much more I can say here that hasn't already been said by other reviewers. Buy your tickets ahead of time, that's the only way to get in. read more

The Carnivore Preservation Trust is a multi-acre facility that rescues carnivores (mostly large cats) from circuses, bankrupt zoos, Vegas shows and retarded drug dealers. You can get a tour on Saturdays or Sundays, but you need a reservation. I thought this was a great experience. You get to see the cats really close up - even the tigers. The animals strike me as acting more naturally than they do in zoos. The money you pay for the tour goes directly to the trust. They are now trying to finish up a new quarantine facility so they can accept new adoptions. Some of the stories they tell about how they happened to get some of the animals will blow your mind and make you ashamed to be a human. Apparently, you can also pay to "adopt" one of the animals and that will get you special access to it. That sounds interesting to me. This adventure is definitely worth your time read more

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For my birthday, Steve A. treated us to a Twilight Tour at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. I'd heard of the rescue before although, I admit, I didn't know much about it. Group tours are giving daily at 11AM and 1PM for $17 for adults and twilight tours are given seasonally on weekend evenings and cost a whopping $26.50 BEFORE tax. It's not a cheap date if you're planning on throwing dinner or drinks on top, but boy is it worth it. Tours have to be booked far in advance, but if you've never been to the rescue before and live in the Triangle, it's a MUST! The twilight tour is the way to go. The animals are most active during this time and you are with a small group of people. You're able to get very close to the cats (close enough that they can spray you--no, this didn't happen to me, but we were warned!) Our tour guide (who was actually a volunteer!) was amazing. You could tell she had developed "personal" relationships with the animals but still was very honest that they were wild and thus you can never predict a wild animals actions. We literally watched on of the tigers stalk her (don't worry, he was on the other side of a fence!) and you could tell that even as a volunteer, she was very passionate about the rescue and her role in it. Before the tour starts, you are able to touch some pelts (all obtained humanely) and learn about safety procedures if anything were to go wrong. We were a little nervous that we'd get rained on during the tour as it had been raining the day of, however the skies broke right before we walked outside and the evening was beautiful. But do note that tours take place rain or shine! The tour lasted about 1.5-2 hours and I learned so much! I would definitely go back sometime in the future or bring guests visiting from out of town here (the website is up-to-date and easy to use to purchase tickets!). Honestly, once you see the facility and hear all the stories, you won't mind shelling out the money for the tour because you know it's going to a great cause! read more

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Very enjoyable as long as you understand what you're paying for. This place is essentially a shelter for tigers who were previously owned (and perhaps abused) by individual owners. It's an hour walking tour around the compound looking at the various tigers in their little habitats while the tour guide (who is a volunteer) tells you about the history of how the tiger got to the rescue. Although the tigers are behind a fence, you are pretty close to them (about 5 feet away) if they walk up to the side (which many do). It's definitely a cool experience. It's different from a zoo in the sense that there's more of an emphasis of the plight of tigers in the world (especially those who were owned as pets) with the message that tigers should not be allowed to be kept as pets (which unfortunately they are currently by law). Also, the volunteers don't try to force the tiger out of hiding if it doesn't want to see people. Then again many of the tigers seem to be okay with or enjoy the crowds. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and take any sun precautions (hats, sunscreen, etc.) as you will be out in the sun for over an hour. read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - The Rescue's philosophy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

This place is really wonderful! I cannot believe it's so close to the triangle. Our tour guide was so interesting and entertaining We are young professionals in our late 20s and enjoyed it as much as the 7 year old boy in our tour. We did the public tour and it was about 15 people and 2 volunteers. The perfect size. I want to come back and do the twilight tour and hear the lions roar. read more

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Awesome toward to see many rescue big cats that have been given Sanctuary for life at this facility. It's a great touring to get a sea animals reply wouldn't see otherwise read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Tiger by the fence - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Lions, Tigers, and Binturongs, Oh my! Their large cats are rescued from various situations and transported here to live out their days here in peace and receive excellent care performed by volunteers. Everyone in central NC should see this place at least once. Tips: - Schedule your tour in advance. - The tour is very informative. - This is not a zoo; the animals have their own little habitats and may not always be out but if you take a tour you will not be disappointed. - Do not wear any heavy perfume or cologne if you go or Raj (a tiger) might try to "fix" your scent (you'll find out what I mean on the tour). read more

Very special place to see these cats close up. They are well taken care off. Entertaining and educational opportunity.

All volunteer staff. Wonderful that they are caring for these magnificent creatures.

The animals really well taken care of. Their are some beautiful lions. Had a great time with the family. read more

Carolina Tiger Rescue - Had a very informative and good time at the Tiger Rescue NC with the family. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Pittsboro, North Carolina

This is a really cool place to visit. It's about 30 minutes outside of Durham. I went on the Twilight tour. You have to reserve online. Please take note that the tours book a couple weeks out. This isn't an activity you can do last minute. I loved hearing about the history of this facility. Our tour guide was amazing. He is an expect and has been volunteering here for years. Bring mosquito repellent and I highly recommend wearing sneakers. There aren't any paved walkways like a zoo so you will be walking in the gas 100% of the tour. If you have mobility restrictions this tour may be a challenge as there aren't any places to sit during the tour. This was time well spent. read more

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Amazing. Went for the enrichment tour, and maybe not really what I expected, it blew my mind, especially thinking about it in retrospect. Note, we were provided ice cream sundaes post-tour, totally unexpected and nice surprise! The tour guide (one of her first tours) was amazing. She was loud, clear, and knowledgeable. She repeated questions so entire group could hear, and answered as best as possible. Note, this place is non-profit and run by volunteers. Also, there is no human contact, which keeps the rescue as authentic to wildlife as possible. The animals were awesome. This is solely a rescue, no longer a breeding ground, and the animals have spacious enclosures and what seem to be caring caretakers. Great variety of small and large cats. I would love to come back for the Twilight tour in the future. read more

Animals are very well cared for and the staff is very knowledgeable. I've been coming here since I was a little kid and I intend to keep coming back read more