Meet the Amazing Animals at Wild Wonders
Our 5 acre wild animal refuge is a forever home to over 100 animal ambassadors from all over the world. Whether four-legged, two-legged, or no-legged, you’ll marvel at their uniqueness and at what an important role they play in the planet we share.
Check out our Amazing and Interactive On-Site Tours and Experiences. All Tours and Experiences are by reservation only.
We can Bring our Ambassadors to You to make your School Assembly, Library Program, or other event Really Special.
Upcoming Events
Meet our adorable bearcat Priya while enjoying a great beer and bratwurst. This cute bearcat (they’re also called binturongs) will charm you while showing off her curious and bubbly personality. It’s likely you’ve never heard of or seen a bearcat before, so don’t miss this chance to learn about this unique species.
Our friends at Side Yard are known for their great food and brews, while being one of Escondido’s hidden gems. This makes them a perfect venue for sharing our little gem Priya with you.
For adults 21+, $55 gets you entrance into the event, a beer and a bratwurst.
What fun our annual “Boo! At the Zoo” tours are! We’ll provide a flashlight for you because these tours are at night on the last two weekends in October. You’ll see strange eyes and hear strange sounds. It’s a great way to get the whole family in the mood for Halloween.
Come see what our nocturnal animals get up to after the sun goes down.
Prices are $42 for adults; $22 for kids under 12.
Who’s New?
Three adorable baby hedgehogs were born to their surrendered mother Ginger right after coming to Wild Wonders. These little “hoglets” (named Cocoa, Kombucha, Horchata) are now eating solid food. Visit them and learn why people of Africa call them “Rafiki”, which is Swahili for “Friend”.
After their mom was killed by a dog, a wildlife rehabilitator rescued these little opossums. They now call Wild Wonders their forever home, and we’re thrilled to spread the message about how opossums are a great asset to their (and our!) environment.
Meet Priya, Sabi, and Kiki
Meet Priya
Little Priya is such a curious and lively little bearcat ambassador! She and her siblings are from Southeast Asia, and their habitat is threatened with deforestation due to the palm oil trade. Meet them in our “Meet and Feed a Bearcat” Experience, and hear more about the conservation efforts to keep them safe in their environment.
Meet Sabi
Sabi is a serval – a very unique cat from Africa. Servals are known for their extraordinary leaping ability. They can jump 8-10 feet in the air to capture birds. Servals are known as “The invisible cat of Africa”, as they are rarely seen on safaris. Say hello to Sabi at our “Meet and Greet a Serval” Experience..
Meet Kiki
In our most immersive Experience, you’ll be INSIDE the wallaby habitat with their keeper. Kiki, Piper, and Taz are Bennett’s wallabies, and will be happy to meet you when you have some of their favorite treats. Their mates Chalupa and Chui, two Patagonian Cavies, will be hanging around for attention as well. Our “Wallaby Walkabout” Experience is a fave!
What Our Visitors Say
“An amazing experience for animal lovers. The facility was beautifully kept, the animals were clearly loved and well cared for, and the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and caring. I would highly recommend a visit!”
“We did the fennec fox experience and it was SO incredible. We got to meet and pet many different animals, including opossum, legless lizard, tortoise, kinkajou, groundhog, and more. The staff were all super nice and you can tell the animals are treated with a lot of care. Highly highly recommend!”
“Great experience feeding the bearcat. Second time my husband and I did it and would do it again! Animals are well taken care of and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Let Wild Ecotours Take you to Africa and Beyond
Our travel subsidiary, Wild Ecotours, has announced its 2024 travel preview. Destinations include Africa, Costa Rica, Borneo, and the Yucatan. The trips are going to be spectacular!
Our Global Conservation Partners
Trip Advisor Travel Award Winner for 2021
Wild Wonders has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Winner. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to visitors, having earned great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Wild Wonders stood out by continuously delighting visitors. Thank you to all of our visitors who submitted your experiences to Tripadvisor!
Wild Wonders is a member of the American Association of Zookeepers and accredited by the Zoological Association of America.
