North American Ambassadors

You may have seen many of these animals in the wild, but our keeper / educators will tell you things you never knew about them during your private tour.  Several of them also participate in “Our Big Back Yard” and “Walk on the Wild Side” education programs. The...

Australian and Asian Ambassadors

Our “Small Wonders from Down Under” education program features these animals, but many also participate in our “Walk on the Wild Side” program.  We offer a special “Meet and Feed a Bearcat” Animal Experience in which you will interact with and feed one of these unique...

South and Central American Ambassadors

These exotic animals are found from such widely disparate places as deserts to rain forests.  Many participate in our “Emerald Forest” and “Walk on the Wild Side” education programs. Note that Lou, our owl monkey, is not available for education programs. Chinchillas...

Africa Ambassadors

Besides our magnificent cheetahs, we have several other animals from Africa which you can meet during one of our tours.  Our “Meet and Greet a Cheetah”, and “Cat Training 101” Animal Experiences include the full tour, but offer a focused experience with one of these...

Meet The New Baby

Surprises sometimes happen.  And boy were we surprised when we heard little baby cries from one of our habitats. This little bundle of joy is growing nicely and is very sweet and very noisy!  Everyday, we see more signs of natural behavior, and are very encouraged by...

Animal Encounters in San Diego

Looking for Unique Animal Encounters in San Diego?  Wild Wonders is a 10 acre wild animal refuge in San Diego’s North County with over 100 animal ambassadors.  Besides offering educational programs and private tours, special close-up animal encounters are...

Meet Jack Jack

Rescuing animals is at the core of Wild Wonders’ being.  This little guy found his way to us after he was discovered wandering in our local Farmers Market. After a veterinary exam, it was discovered he had head trauma, infections, lungworm and was emaciated. You can...

Meet our Wallabies

It’s hard to imagine a more unique animal than a wallaby!  Their huge back feet have earned them the scientific classification of “macropod”, and their hopping form of locomotion really sets them apart from other animals. What’s also special about them is their gentle...

Meet our Bearcats

Most people have never heard of or seen a bearcat.  This is your chance to meet one and learn all about these amazing animals that smell like buttered popcorn! In our “Meet and Feed a Bearcat” Experience, one of our keeper / educators will bring one out of its habitat...

Meet our Fennec Foxes

With the largest ears on any member of the Fox family, Fennec foxes are instantly recognizable.  These little guys are in constant motion, and their inquisitive nature and cute little “yips” make them some of our most popular ambassadors. On our Fennec Foxes &...