The tour guides know each animal so well including their individual stories and personalities. I expected to be impressed with the big cats but the small animals were just as interesting. You are able to get really close to these animals because many of them come right up to the fencing. I will go again. Don't wear flipflops.

Lions and tigers and wolves! I've rarely enjoyed zoos because the animals often seem so stressed. These lions relaxed in the sun, aware but not bothered by their observers. One lioness brought her chicken lunch complete with feathers over to fence where she settled down and munched loudly. Her enclosure mate, the white tiger, looked down from his high perch... More

Our tour guide Frank was excellent and very knowledgeable and the animals were a delight to view and interact with. It is clear that everyone "working" here (most are volunteers), cares very much for the well being of the animals and for educating about them. I recommend reading about the animals on their website before touring to understand each individual... More

Family of 6 adults and 2 children spent two very enjoyable hours with an experienced guide. The operators and staff are very dedicated and continue to expand and improve the animal habitats. All agreed that it was much better than a zoo environment. The guide's knowledge and love of animals and the healthy, content appearance of the animals are obvious.... More

This place gives awesome tours. It is amazing to be so close to the lions and tigers! When they get the lions howling and the ground rumbles, it is beyond words. Such a cool experience. The tour guides are knowledgeable and keep the kids attention. They have a small gift shop and offer bottled water as you leave. Parents be... More

It was a cool experience. The Coservators' Center gives you the feel of a zoo but much more intimate without the overwhelming crowds. The kids loved it.

This our 3rd but certainly not last visit to the Center. Their animals have as many different stories to tell as there are residents of this caring home for exotic animals. Some were abandoned,some abused,some from criminals, a few from closed animal exhibits,etc. etc. They come here to live out their lives being cared for and fed by volunteers who... More

You should 1st be aware that this is not a zoo. This is a bare bones, no frills habitat for exotic animals, mainly big cats. They will not be doing any tricks, and sometimes will not even come out of their resting places. Many of these animals are coping with old age, horrible prior care,and/or disease. What it IS is... More

We enjoyed the Enrichment Tour yesterday. Mandy and Jessie were terrific guides for us. We're small cat people, so much of what they were doing was close to home for us. What they're doing there can't be put into words, it's so terrific. It's also a shame they have to be in existence, ideally there wouldn't need to be a... More