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McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary

12943 61st St N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
5617902116
5.0 of 5 stars 249 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: RSVP required!!!Five lush acres of endangered wildlife surrounded by a botanical garden situated in the pine forest of West Palm Beach! Over 170... more » Owner description: RSVP required!!!Five lush acres of endangered wildlife surrounded by a botanical garden situated in the pine forest of West Palm Beach! Over 170 animals from White Tigers to African Black Mane Lions seen from just three feet away you can't get any closer than this by law! Hands on experiences with parrots, snakes, and well who knows what else you will have to come by and experience it for yourself! We are a non-profit wildlife rescue facility and take in injured wildlife, orphaned babies, and unwanted exotic pets! Your experience here goes hand in hand with helping us with the tremendous expense in this cause help us reach number one on trip advisor by booking a tour today! Price is 25 dollars for adults 15 dollars for children reservations required. « less
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Jupiter, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

My wife and I plus 2 eager but 74 year old relatives from out if town went for the first time. The education and information provided by the guides is great, and you can ask as many questions as you like. No problems for the older members of our party as everything is on the flat and the pace is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Aneth is an amazing tour guide. Not sure what to do when you come to FL or your a local like me you can't miss this. It's not like a zoo at all it's like being at home with some Tigers. Up close and personal, you learn so much because it's a guided tour. Skip the zoo go here!

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Palm Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Took my mother (she loves animals) and children for a Mother's Day adventure and this was the best trip ever! In her own words: "It is 100 times better than a zoo". You get your own very knowledgeable tour guide (we had Sam, who was a sweetheart and very patiently and informatively answered all my 6-year old twin boys' questions),... More

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Coconut Creek, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is a great place to visit for anyone at any age. It is not a business so they do things differently. You have to make a reservation and pay with a credit card over the phone. This is because they give private tours only. The tour was worth every penny. Our guide Sam's passion for her job and the... More

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Coconut Creek, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Me and my husband didn't know this place existed till recently, we love going to look at animals and this was our favorite wildlife place. The people really cared about the animals, i can tell everyone who worked there loved wildlife and took care of all the animals there. I would definately go again and reccomend it to everyone.Our tour... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Our family had a great time at McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary. Our tour guide Aneth showed her love for ALL the animals. She talked to them which was fantastic. The animals were very responsive. The sanctuary was clean! We would definitely recommend over a large zoo. It was a perfect worth while and educational experience.

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Brooklyn, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Went with two adults on a quiet weekday in May 2012. There were only 4 people on our tour so we finished the tour in about an hour and 40 minutes. With more people, I think it takes about two hours to go through. Admission was 25 dollars for adults and it was well worth it. Had to make reservations... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My husband & I have been coming down to the West Palm Beach area for around 30 years, but we had never heard about the McCarthy Wildlife Refuge until my niece apprised us of its existence. Our tour today was with a knowledgeable young woman named Sam whose enthusiasm for her job made me want to steal it from her!... More

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Coconut Creek, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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We had some friends in town from New York this past weekend. We decided to take them to McCarthy's Wildlife Santuary. What a great experience. Our guide was Kara. She was friendly, outgoing and very knowledgeable. She told us the story for each and every animal there, including where they came from, their name, where they got their name, their... More

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Ottawa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This was a great attraction! Not only did we get to see so many different animals but the work the McCarthys are doing of animal rescue and rehabilitation is fantastic. They really care! Our guide, Kara was very bubbly and clearly knows the animals but above all, she loves and cares about them. Definitely a must see.

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