Boo At The Zoo! Late October is the time to get out your costumes and get ready for some SPOOKY fun! Join us in the evening during weekends in October for our Boo at the Zoo! FLASHLIGHT tour and get to know some of our nocturnal animals. Whose big eyes are those? ...
America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this July. One guest almost didn’t make the party. The American alligator—one of America’s most iconic native reptiles—was once hunted so heavily that many feared it would disappear forever. Fortunately, dedicated...
Victor’s Legacy and 35 Years of Cheetah Conservation Thirty-five years ago, Wild Wonders began with a simple mission: inspire people to care about wildlife through unforgettable animal experiences. Along the way, one species has held a very special place in our...
Throughout our 35th year, we are featuring one ambassador each month. Enjoy their stories below. Kiki - Our Grand Patron Kinkajou Bear - Our Anatolian Shepherd Priya -Our Youngest Bearcat Archie - The Owl with a Story to Tell Nacho and Salsa - Our Coatis Fenix, Flip,...
Our Beloved Fennec Foxes Fennec foxes may be the smallest foxes in the world, but they have some of the biggest personalities you’ll ever encounter. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our trio of Fennec fox ambassadors—Fenix, Flip, and Fig. Whether...
Meet Nacho and Salsa, Our Coatis Long noses. Ringed tails. Endless energy. This month’s Animal Spotlight shines on Nacho and Salsa — a mischievous brother and sister combo that never seems to sit still. Coatis are intelligent, social animals known for their playful...
The Owl with a Story to Tell Archie came to Wild Wonders after being deemed non-releasable. Early in life, he either fell or was pushed from his nest, and despite receiving the care he needed to survive, he wasn’t able to develop the skills required to live in the...
Meet Priya the Bearcat Ever since she made her public debut about two years ago, our youngest bearcat, Priya, has enchanted visitors at Wild Wonders and delighted schoolchildren in our outreach programs. Even when she was just a month old, Priya was inquisitive,...
Our Anatolian Shepherd Last year, we welcomed Bear to Wild Wonders to serve as his temporary guardian. The plan was for him to grow strong here before traveling to South Africa to join the Cheetah Outreach Trust’s Livestock Guard Dog Program. Even as a young pup, his...
Our Grand Patron Kinkajou Meet Kiki, the oldest kinkajou to call Wild Wonders home—and the beloved elder statesman of our kinkajou family. At an impressive 31 years old, Kiki is affectionately known as the “Big Daddy” around here, a gentle soul with a quiet presence...
