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 our bearcat habitat! This little bearcat bundle of joy is growing nicely and is very sweet, very noisy, inquisitive, and playful. YOU can be among the FIRST members of the...

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 &...

Earth Day Tours

Book Now   Earth Day reminds us how amazing our planet is, and yet how vulnerable it is as well. Rich in diverse habitats and the animals that call them home, most of us never see many of these far away places.  Let Wild Wonders turn this Earth Day into your...

Cheetah, Cheese, and Crackers

Gather around our cheetah area for a Meet and Greet!  During this afternoon event, you’ll meet Tavi the cheetah, and Yara, his yellow Lab BFF.  And, you’ll have a relaxed Meet and Greet with Jackie Navarro, Wild Wonders’ Founder and Director. Tavi and Yara are great...