Such a fun place to visit. Petting the animals is extremely fun for my little one. The guided tour was just perfect as you really learn alot. read more

Wellington Conservation Center - The main house that the owner of the house lives with animals safely on the ground floor - Petting Zoos Near Me - Wellington, Florida

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My roommates and I had gone for spring break and it was amazing. So many different animals to see and meet. Got to pet capybaras, sloths, anteaters, and more. It was kid friendly and highly recommend visiting with your friends or family. read more

Wellington Conservation Center - Petting Zoos Near Me - Wellington, Florida

One of our best experiences ever!! I did try to book online, but I wanted the extra capybara experience and I couldn't book that online. So I did call and leave a message. I received a call back within 24 hours. I was guided to book the regular tickets online and I could pay for the capybara experience when we arrive. My daughter has been OBSESSED with capybaras for years. So it was important to us that she have extra time with them. However, the tour was so amazing, for typical animal enthusiasts the extra experience/time isn't necessary imo... and that's also what was recommended to me by Cole (the tour guide). It felt good not to be pressured to pay more than needed. But, again, it was important to my daughter and I don't mind paying more to support their great place. I do want to mention this place is not what you picture in your head or where you expect it to be. It is on a residential property in a very wealthy neighborhood. So as I was driving through I kept wondering if Waze got confused because it didn't look like I was in the right place. But eventually I saw two small signs outside a very large house and pulled in the driveway. Again, it's a residential place, no traditional commercial parking or signs. I was confused. However, as soon as I got out of my car I was greeted by Cole who was in the garage (garage door was open). He assured me I was in the right place and asked me to take a seat near the front door and he would gather the food. Again, I was a little confused I didn't know lunch was included. lol. But it was lunch for the animals. Maybe it was me, but I didn't remember reading the tour included feeding the animals too- BONUS!!! Cole appeared to be very young. Part of me wondered how much is this kid going to know about all these animals. Let me tell you, he was an encyclopedia of knowledge! Not only did he know everything about each animal but he also knew how they got to the center. It was clear all the animals were very well taken care of and LOVED Cole very much- or at least excited he was bringing food lol. The tour lasted about 2 hours (we paid for an extra 30 mins with the capybaras). At no point did we feel rushed. Cole was willing to answer all our questions. But he shared so much knowledge that any questions we did have, he had already answered them. The rules for the tour are centered around safety and made total sense - no touching the faces of the animals, stay with the tour guide and don't wonder off, and have fun. Cole even taught you how and where each animal liked to be rubbed. PLEASE support this wonderful rescue! The prices are fair, the knowledge gained is invaluable, the animals are well taken care of and it was SO MUCH FUN! read more

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We had a great time at the WCC. We really enjoyed learning about all of the animals. Cole was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Getting to feed and even pet some of the animals was a real treat. Don't sleep on this place if you are an animal lover. 10/10 Recommend read more

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We saw some very cool exotic animals and even pet and fed some of them. You have to book it and when we went it was my family and one other couple . Nice small group and personal tour. From the sloths to the wallabies and the lemurs it was well worth the visit . I was hapoy to hear of this place and how they help these animals that have really been let down by humans. Cole was an excellent guide and very informative. read more

I came here for a private tour with some of my mommy friends and kids last week. Appointments are required for a tour and it's well worth it. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and are guided personally by a staff member. We had the opportunity to feed and pet some animals. It was 25 bucks for my daughter and I and we saw about 15 or 20 different kinds of animals. Some of the animals we fed and petted were the rabbits, capybaras, Brazilian porcupines, and sloths. The center takes in wild animals to treat and rehabilitate to live the rest of their lives comfortably there. The tour guide was very informative about each animal we saw and answered any questions we may have. All the proceeds goes towards to helping the animals. read more

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A great day trip for anyone visiting the area. I'm a 48 yr old kid that loves animals. WCC did not disappoint! Was able to feed and interact with some animals I never thought I would without paying an interactive fee at other conservation, sanctuaries or zoos. Learned much more than I knew coming in, a lot actually surprised me. Our guide was great, wish I remembered his name. He was so played back and just fantastic! They care about their animals, some only being there temporary. But they actually care. Loved WCC. Can't wait to visit next year! read more

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What a gem! It's worth it. you get a great tour and up close to feed and pet animals. read more

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Our guide Cole was very knowledgeable and informative. The animal encounters with the sloths and ant eater were amazing. I highly recommend for any animal lovers. read more

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My friends and I scheduled a private tour of the facility for 3 people. We called the facility, spoke to Cole, and also booked a special encounter with the tamandua!!! On the day of the tour, we were asked to follow a few rules: wear closed toed shoes, no jewelry, and no perfume. Payment was collected in person. I loved everything about the tour, and I won't spoil it for you, but expect to see a variety of amazing species: sloths, kikajous, lemurs, tortoises, and prairie dogs. My favorite animal of the tour was meeting Taco the tamandua!! If you're on the fence about booking an animal encounter - just do it!! We spent half an hour walking around the facility with Taco. He is adorable, and so is his girlfriend Bell. You'll learn all about his personality and anatomy, and gain a deep appreciation for the lesser anteater (aka tamandua). read more

Had a great time here petting some adorable animals! People working there were very nice. Our tour guide was a bit awkward though and kept talking over us when we were trying to talk with the other people on the tour. Let people make friends dude! We want to listen to you together. Other than that, the animals were adorable. The place is beautiful, and the grounds are kept beautifully. read more

Wellington Conservation Center - Petting Zoos Near Me - Wellington, Florida

I took my wife and two over 20 children last Sunday. Tour guides were fantastic and they interacted with the animals very well and treated them with care. This place is truly providing a unique service by keeping these animals safe and healthy. I recommend donating to this place and I did as well. I highly recommend a visit here. read more

The Wellington Conservation Center was so much fun. My family ask I write this is still talking about how they want to go back and take home the different animals. We got to pet and feed most. Ex) Sloths, Capybaras, lemurs and on. 10/10 for anyone wanting an up close experience with animals. Coming back soon!! read more

Wellington Conservation Center - Family fun - Petting Zoos Near Me - Wellington, Florida

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Great place for a fun and interactive tour! Tour lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes, and you hear all about the animals and their backstories. It is a rescue facility for all sorts of exotic animals. You get to feed and or pet the sloths, lemurs, capybaras, porcupines, anteaters, rabbits, pony and bull! read more

Of all the animal sanctuaries I have toured in the WPB area this place is a great value and well behaved kids would probably love it. They only charged me $15 and I got to feed so many different animals. The have a baby sloth, porcupine, horses, pigs, foxes, lemurs. A wallaby. And the big "doggy" in the front corral. I was too busy to get pictures read more

Wellington Conservation Center - Petting Zoos Near Me - Wellington, Florida

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I went to visit this sanctuary today. My friends and I absolutely loved it. In order to see the animals you need to call and reserve a spot. The cost of the tour was very reasonable and all of the money goes to the animals. It's run by a husband and wife team. Sherry, the wife, was our tour guide. She was informative and very welcoming and I could tell right away that she and her husband love every one of their animals. The animals don't leave once they come, they are able to live out their years in comfort and safety. Some of them came from abusive or neglectful situations. But now they thrive at the sanctuary. Sherry told us all about how each one of these beautiful animals came to be there. The tour was about an hour and a half and there were 9 people on the tour. What I really liked was that we were able to interact with some of the animals. And if we weren't able to actually touch them, we were still close enough to be right near them and Sherry coaxed them out if they were hiding so we could see them better. They didn't mind...they got bribed with yummy treats! One of my favorites is KJ, a 2,000 lb dog. Well, he's really a bull but he acts like a dog. He followed everyone around, we were allowed to feed him and pet him. He loved the attention.  Another favorite part of the tour was seeing the sloths. There were 3 sloths including a baby sloth. We were allowed in their enclosure. Sherry gave us hibiscus and lettuce to feed them. We could pet them as they ate. Just be careful with your sunglasses because they will steal them! We were also able to pet a porcupine, feed bananas to the lemurs and get into the capybara's enclosure and pet him. It was amazing. I highly recommend visiting. The property is beautiful and peaceful and you are helping support these wonderful animals. You will have a great time. I will definitely visit again. read more

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Just go already! This place is amazing and waaaaay worth the price. I've been twice and although it's the same tour I loved it even more. The animals are adorable, and the tour is very informative and personable. Make sure to call ahead. 6/5 stars read more

Loved our visit last weekend! The tour lasts about an hour and a half. Got up close and personal with so many amazing animals - lemur, tamandua, sloth, capybara, and so many more. Our guide was super knowledgeable and really showed the personalities of the animals. Definitely a great place to go for animal lovers of all ages. read more