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    Wellington Conservation Center

    4.9 (18 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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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

    Patty W.

    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.

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    Carlyn O.

    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!

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

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    Tracy E.

    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.

    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.

    Family fun

    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!!

    Karen N.

    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

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    This place is so fun, and bizarre! I struggle with this Yelp listing because this is one part of a…read moretrio of spaces, with a wonderland out the backdoor. The interior storefront is part ice cream store, part candy shop, and part open seating. It connects directly to Bambini's pizzeria, which is takeout only. However, the open seating is the perfect spot to eat that pizza. Old fashioned looking booths and tables are made even more fun with a ceiling full of vintage toys and interesting items. My kids spent the whole time pointing at things they saw. In the front, there is a table with paper products and pizza fixings. You don't have to eat inside though - there is also eating outside. A small backdoor is the secret entrance to their amazing backyard space- full of tropical plants, statues, some covered tables (although not covered during heavy rain). To go beyond this, you must pay a fee- to see their animals. A very old school florida spot! It was raining so we weren't able to go this time, but my kids loved looking at all the vintage things and drooling over a million candies, that it was fun just being there.

    The Girls has been around for years, however, while it maintains its original charm it has become…read moresomething entirely difference! What began as a small shop with local jellies, ice cream, and fruit is now a fun attraction complete with animal experiences! When you first enter, you are brought to a classic ice cream shop. There are delicious flavors of ice cream along with little souvenirs that are sure to grab children's attention. To the right is their pizza shop, which I haven't tried but always seems to have a line of people waiting so it must be good! Out back is where the real magic happens. It's like walking through the Narnia wardrobe. There are several areas for dining outdoors , a smoothie shop, a train ride, and a GIANT area to walk through in using all types of animals . The have goats roaming, highland cows, bird experiences, bunnies, pigs, and turkeys!!! You do have to pay to enter, but it's a small price for all that is offered. They also have food available to purchase so you can feed the animals. I recommend grabbing the veggies bucket because the goats roaming around LOVE the veggies and are very friendly with kids!!! They also offer a petting area where kids are able to interact with bunnies, pigs and goats. There is something to do for kids and adults of all ages!!!!!!!!!!

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    We had the best time here for our 11am standard guided tour. We drove 1.5hr south from Jensen Beach…read morefor this tour and it was so worth it. We had no issue finding the location, just know that you are to park along the road next to the fence. They will come open the gate to greet you are your appointment time. The restrooms are halfway through the tour, so go before if you can. It was just four of us on the tour, my husband and I and another couple. You get walked through their grounds, escorted by staff as they feed the cats. Some are hand fed, some with tongs. You are kept behind the perimeter fence(mostly 3-4ft behind the cage), understandable with children to prevent fingers from entering chomp territory. By attending on a hot day mid May I'd say we saw 60-70% of the cats up close by the fence, some of them were not interested in coming out of their cool spots with their fans blowing on them - completely understandable. In fact, if going on a hot sunny day, wear sunscreen and prepare to be in a lot of direct sunlight. I was not prepared and got burnt. For $50/person this tour is so worth it. We had so much fun and our guide did a terrific job sharing her knowledge of the cats and all the fun facts. She said she was fairly new, but you could tell the cats already trusted her. As adults my husband and I had an amazing time, I can't even imagine how much kids would love this place. The gift shop was great too, we made sure to get our souvenirs including tshirts and hats. Come support this wonderful NPO - not only do that have great tours but you can tell these cats are incredibly healthy and very loved. Their cages were so unbelievably clean I was so impressed.

    This was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. We had a private tour with a very…read moreknowledgeable staff member who gave us the backgrounds on all of the different cats they have on site. We went in the hottest part of the day. It would be better to go when it's cooler. The cats would be more active.

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    The farm idea is so nice that you take in animals that people don't want anymore. The animals are…read morealso very sweet and friendly, ferrets are usually not so kind but these ones are so sweet. The baby bunnies are my favorite, and the ferrets, and the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) are silly, sweet, and very friendly. Everything is set at a great fair price, not too expensive. The service requested was great and friendly. It was great visiting the rescue farm and spending time with the animals it was great getting to interact with them and learn about them. Made by: Elianna Pery My favorite animal: baby bunnies My brothers favorite: ferrets

    Well, I must have come on a bad day. Maybe the animals were tired. Maybe the staff were tired. I…read moredon't know. All I know is I felt like I was at my cousin's house and they happened to have animals. There were no directions or explanations...until it came time to pay. Now that part was explained perfectly. Honestly, I probably could have seen the same thing at my local shelter and saved $30. I'm hoping the money goes toward helping the animals, but it's really hard to tell. They have goats, plenty of birds, llamas, pigs, and horses. I wouldn't call it a true petting zoo because most of the petting is done through a gate. If you want a horse ride, you have to ask. No one offers or tells you about it. Everything looked like it could use some updating or repairs, and the overall vibe from most of the staff was, "Please hurry up so we can get back to what we were doing." A couple of employees were pleasant and helpful, but they weren't going above and beyond. They simply gave us what we asked for. Overall, I probably won't be back. At least my $30 went toward helping the animals...I hope.

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