McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Animal rescue service in West Palm Beach, Florida

Address: 12943 61st St N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412, USA

Phone: +15617902116

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11AM–1PM

Wednesday: 11AM–1PM

Thursday: 11AM–1PM

Friday: 11AM–1PM

Saturday: 11AM–1PM

Reviews

Jessica Hudson

May 20, 2022

This place is awesome and all the animals definitely love Alexis! She was so awesome and it was a very informative tour. You do not get to touch any big cat but you do get to hold the baby gator, snake, and tarantula as well a touch a cute fluffy animal (sorry, i can't remember its species) If you're worried about it being stinky, it's not. You may get a whiff of stinky for a couple of seconds but it's very clean there. Everyone is so nice and the animals are so gorgeous! Just go!

Kealani-Nicole Young

Apr 22, 2022

Very clean and healthy looking animals! organized and kind workers. It was a fun experience and I would recommend checking this place out if you want a little more personal setting Signed up for the tour on Friday. They have restrooms here but if you need to go during a tour you'll be escorted back. You stuck together as a group and are not allowed to wander off alone. Looks to have plenty of parking outside the premise. once inside, they have tables to sit underneath the shade as well as water bottles to buy You're allowed to touch the animals and handle them at your own risk as stated by the sign A very cool place that takes care of the animals here

DaLena Elliott

Apr 19, 2022

I would highly recommend visiting McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in south Florida! The staff were very knowledgeable and amazing, it’s easy to get to and the grounds were clean and beautiful. Not to mention, the animals seemed very happy and enjoyed us visiting!

Andrea Braunstein

Apr 16, 2022

We had Such an awesome experience today at the McCarthys wildlife sanctuary. I highly recommend it. We took a two hour guided tour and learned so much about all the animals. Our guide was awesome. You can tell she loves the animals. They are all well cared for and their habitats are all clean. Thank you, we will be back again.

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Questions & Answers

How much do you have to pay?

Kiara Gavidia | Sep 7, 2018
Tina Ashton | Feb 8, 2022

It is 40$ for adults and 30$ for children (ages: 5-15) this does not include extra fees :) hope that helped

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what time do you open on Saturdays and what is your price for adults

William Willis | Sep 7, 2018
Vanessa Piquero | Sep 7, 2018

Saturday it is open 11am to 1pm however they work under reservations only. Highly recommend calling them to make sure the times/days you would like are available. Hope this helps.

I'm with 5 guests scheduled for the tour on Saturday. Is it a tram tour or do we have to walk the tour? One of my guests is not able to walk long distances. Will that be a problem?

Iris Smith | Sep 7, 2019
Doug Chuka | Sep 7, 2019

Depends on your definition of long distance. It's a strolling pace with many stops along the way. Occasionally there are benches to sit on for a couple people to sit on while the guide is talking.

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Do they have alligators

rose rose | Sep 6, 2020
J Flores | Sep 6, 2020

Yes, plenty

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Is it wheelchair accessible?

Theresa Farkas | Sep 7, 2019
Ocean Rain | Sep 7, 2019

Yes it is, the walking path that you walk along for the tour is dirt & gravel, but not so gavely that a wheel chair wouldn't move on it. You should be fine. 😁

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Is it safe to give out credit card details to book a tour? The question is not meant to offend ,I am just curious. Thanks.

Chepuri Sheetal | Sep 7, 2019
Miss joann Ohara | Sep 7, 2019

Is this the place that used to be on by the guy that played Tarzan Johnnie Walker

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Can you pet the lions or the lion cubs

Jagdish Patel | Sep 7, 2019
Ceres Rose | Sep 6, 2020

A sanctuary should never let people handle the animals

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How long r the tours

Sandra Weil | Sep 7, 2019
Zachary Marvin | Sep 7, 2019

just under 2 hours.

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Why can't we bring a child under 5? It's not like we allow her to run around unsupervised.

Julie “LTLBIT” B | Sep 7, 2019
Zachary Marvin | Sep 7, 2019

call them, perhaps they can accommodate you.

Which animals do they let you hold/pet?

Crystal Rojas | Jun 8, 2022
kevin | Jun 8, 2022

Gator and snake

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how to make a reservation

JONI RICHARDS | Mar 10, 2022
louis gordon | Mar 10, 2022

Call them. If they don't answer, they will call you back.

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Can you pet and hold big cats here

C. Tom Smith | Mar 10, 2022
D Lane | Mar 10, 2022

No, but they will feed some so they are very close. They don't even get in the cage with them anymore as they are too big now😊

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Hi I am currently in highschool and was wondering if you guys take volunteers? If you do, do I need to take a certain class in order to be a volunteer? Lastly do I need to be a certain age in order to volunteer? Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Middleton Henderson | Sep 6, 2021
Rome C | Sep 6, 2021

That is a question best answered if you call them directly.

Are there elephants there?

Elle Flowers | Sep 6, 2021
Rajiv Khiani | Sep 6, 2021

no

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I've been trying to get an answer to this question for a long time. No-one ever seems to know whether the bite of, lets say, an Eastern Diamondback viper, be nullified by the immediate application of a stun gun to the area of the bite? ScottJ

Scott Jones | Sep 6, 2021
Al Rizzo | Sep 6, 2021

What would make you think an electric shock from a stun gun or tazer would nullify the poisonous venom from any viper?

Is it ok to give more money then the $35 entry fee

Shannon Elwood | Sep 6, 2020
Harvey Glick | Sep 6, 2020

Yes, they appreciate any donations to help taker of their animals.

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Where do I schedule visits?

Lu “Lu” Correia | Sep 7, 2019
Michel Papescu | Sep 7, 2019

You can call or use McCarthy's website

Are there refunds if it rains/ Is it a walking tour for 2 hours

Arthur Ribak | Sep 7, 2019
Carolyn Sliter | Sep 7, 2019

Not sure about refunds for weather. There are umbrellas available throughout and there are benches all around. On the upside, if it rains the tigers love it!!

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Hello, just to be clear. This is not a Zoo right?

Rony Laforest | Sep 7, 2019
Amanda McManus | Sep 7, 2019

Correct. They take in and save these animals from people who tried to have them as illegal exotic pets

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Do they have security officers?

Daby Mixx | Sep 7, 2019
Jasmin | Sep 7, 2019

No, it's not that big :) But why are you asking this?????!

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Can people adopt any adoptable animals?

Anna Moon | Sep 7, 2019
Stanley Sirota | Sep 7, 2019

One of the Best places to visit , don't miss it .

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Are you open on Sunday,s?

Debbie Bollenbach | Sep 7, 2018
shakira zayas | Sep 7, 2018

No they're closed

How much do you charge to get gator out of a pond

odalys Cabrera | Sep 7, 2018
Gavin Collinot | Sep 7, 2019

Its free. All animal encounters are included with the admission!

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Arw they opened Sunday times??

Baron DaParre | Sep 7, 2018
Craig Yarrish | Sep 7, 2018

Fyi They do require reservations

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