Hello Friends, We’ll Be Celebrating All Year — and You Can Too It’s hard for us to believe, but Wild Wonders began 35 years ago, in 1991. What started with a desert tortoise, an Amazon parrot, a boa constrictor, and a chinchilla on just ¾ of an acre in Vista grew from...
It’s hard for us to believe, but Wild Wonders began 35 years ago, in 1991. What started with a desert tortoise, an Amazon parrot, a boa constrictor, and a chinchilla on just ¾ of an acre in Vista grew from one woman’s vision into something truly extraordinary....
Victor, affectionately known as “Our Polka Dot Prince”, was the first cheetah that called Wild Wonders his forever home. He was born on July 20, 2006 at Anne Van Dyke Cheetah Centre outside of Pretoria, South Africa, and was transferred to “private...
Priya is the newest member of our bearcat group. She is a curious, energetic, and delightful girl, and loves her keepers, especially when they are taking her on a walk around Wild Wonders. The new sights and smells are great enrichment for Priya. And, the walks...
Come face-to-face with two of our most captivating feline residents—Sabi the Serval and Tenzi the Eurasian Lynx. Often called the “giraffe cat of Africa”, the serval is known for its strikingly long legs and neck, which give it a graceful, almost surreal...
Step into the enchanting world of our wallabies as you explore their habitat alongside one of our knowledgeable keeper-educators. You’ll have the chance to hand-feed them one of their favorite delicacies—freshly picked mulberry leaves while learning about their unique...