We loved our trip to McCarthy's. We frequently visit zoos when we travel b/c our daughter, now 21 with autism, is passionate about animals. This was an opportunity to view beautiful animals up close. The many cats were fantastic. Her favorite was holding the huge python. The place was exceptionally clean & the animals were well taken care of and... More

I when to McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary on the 10th of May 2012. I originally wanted to safely release my turtle and found the McCarthy's Wildlife. I successful in releasing my turtle and since I was go to be up there I took a one of their tour. The tour was wonderful. The tour was given by Ashlyn. The tour was... More

This was a very cool place and a great way to see some gorgeous wildlife up close. The staff is very friendly, informative, and they take excellent care of the animals. We got to hold a kinkajou and my wife was brave enough to wrap a snake around her neck. Lions, tigers, leopards, gators, panthers, etc... Loved It!!

I took my seven year old daughter during our recent vacation in Florida. She loves animals and we have a season pass for our Zoo at home so we thought this would be a a good way to spend a few hours. What a great experience! It was pouring rain almost the entire time we were there, but the tigers... More

I had read all the fabulous reviews for McCarthy's before going, so I went in with very high expectations. I was still blown away! The experience is phenomenal, and well worth the money. Plus it gets matched by the Batchelor Foundation so for your $25 donation you get to tour the sanctuary and they get $50 toward feeding and caring... More

Ashlyn was a terrific tour guide. If we only knew about this sanctuary sooner, we would have been there way back when. It is a perfect past-time for a family outing. The animals and their cages are so clean as well as the animals obviously love for their trainer/guide. We got so much more than we thought and loved every... More

This was a totally unexpected find near West Palm Beach, and well worth the drive! Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, variety of animals is amazing!! Small group tours make it very memorable. Better to book a tour in advance as schedules and availability vary.

Yesterday on May 6, 2013 my friends visiting from New Jersey and myself visited McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary and it was a really fun experience. Our tour guide was Sam and she was very nice and really knowledgeable about animals. She showed us all kinds of interesting animals. Several of which I have never seen before. Sam let us hold some... More

this is the closest you can get to seeing animals like these without going on a safari. it is a small tour through the cleanest environment of it's type. the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and encouraged all ages to participate in the experience. i thought it would be difficult to find, but despite it's location, it was worth the trip... More