McCarthy's Wildlife, Florida, United States
5.0 (3.371 reviews) Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in West Palm Beach Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
A Don't Miss Experience for All Ages
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! : Eight lush acres of endangered wildlife surrounded by a botanical garden situated in the palmetto and pine forest of West Palm Beach! Over 200 animals from White Tigers to African Lions, Black Leopards, Ligers, Lynx and Amur Leopards seen from just four feet away. You can't get any closer than this by law! Hands on experiences with alligators, snakes, tarantulas, and who knows what else. You will have to come by and experience it for yourself! We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit wildlife rescue facility that take in injured native wildlife, orphaned babies, and unwanted exotic pets! Your experience here helps us with the tremendous expense of caring for our animals. Price is $40.00 for adults and $30.00 for children (ages 5yrs.-15yrs).
Address
12943 61st St N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412-2017
Mobile
Website
http://www.mccarthyswildlife.com
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 12:14
User Ratings
5.0 based on (3.371 reviews)
Reviews
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5Professional courtesy 5:00 PM Feb 12, 2021
A great animal experience
While camping in the area— and after just touring Lion Country Safari the day before— we decided to to make the weekend all about wildlife by visiting McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Lion Country Safari is a tough act to follow; you drive your vehicle through the park with (mostly African) animals right next to your car. But McCarthy’s got rave Trip Advisor reviews and we were nearby, so why not? What a fantastic experience. You don’t get a lot of history behind the Sanctuary in the beginning, so I recommend you stop by the “museum” (one room with fascinating memorabilia) after the tour to see some amazing old photos and learn about the owner’s commitment to animals and investment in the property. The tour itself is about 2 hours long and is narrated by a guide. Our small group guide was Alexis, and she was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and you could tell she simply loved the animals (and for gosh sakes, please tip these folks!). The animal enclosures are amazingly clean and well-organized. The animals are quite varied and include reptiles, primates, birds, and the stars of the show, big cats. Alexis gave us not only information about the lifespans, diets and habits of the animals, but also insight into the personalities of each one, adding extra depth to the tour. Overall, we had a great time at the Sanctuary. The ticket price initially seemed a little pricey, until you hear how much the big cats alone eat each week. It was a terrific learning experience, and you get close to these beautiful creatures. If you’re in the area, don’t hesitate to go. You’ll love it.
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5bklew 5:00 PM Mar 1, 2023
A Don't Miss Experience for All Ages
McCarthy's is a jewel in a hidden away area of West Palm Beach. We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Jeremy. My granddaughter, a 10 year old, daughter and myself thoroughly enjoyed the day. Jeremy was engaging and interactive with all those on a tour of about 12 or so. He was funny and informative as well. We were able to hold many of the unique animals or watch Jeremy feed some of the large cats and give them high 5's. Iwas also impressed with how clean the facilities were. There were some younger children, probably older preschoolers, that also enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend it!
