T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 4898 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA

Phone: +18433614552

Reviews

Lori Condon

Aug 25, 2022

Was closed when it was supposed to be open

Kristin Nerone

Aug 24, 2022

We visited with our son yesterday to show him the tigers- the enclosures are empty and the whole area appears to have been abandoned for quite some time. When we tried to call the phone number for more information, it only offered tickets to the safari for 489 dollars per person with no option to speak to a human. I don’t know how long the Barefoot location has been closed, but don’t expect to see any tigers.

Shawna Edwards

Aug 18, 2022

It was heart-wrenching seeing animals in such small spaces. They just paced back and forth. It was so clear they were unhappy. Please don't support this place. It's inhumane!

Sucio Sanchez

Aug 1, 2022

They need more space

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Questions & Answers

How much are tickets? Adult price and child price please. The child would be 4yrs old.

Mike Reedy | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Hi, Mike - If you're wanting to visit with your child and see the rare adult tigers and baby tiger cubs, you can visit us for FREE during our normal hours of operation (we re-open March 1st and are open until the end of November -- we open at 5:00 p.m. during the Spring/Fall and at 6:00 p.m. during the Summer - please check our online calendar for additional information). If you're wanting a brief photo encounter with our baby tiger cubs and baby gibbons (apes), then you'll need to book a reservation which will cost $100 for the first person and $25 for each additional person in your group, up to three more. Adults and children are all the same price. You will be in a short photo shoot with our animals and will be able to select an image from all taken for your 8x10 commemorative framed photo (you can also purchase all of the additional images, which include dozens of candid shots of you and your group holding the cubs). See you soon!

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My husband and I would love to come and visit but I sit in a wheelchair is it possible to visit and how much are the tickets in September.

Tasca C Whitaker | Sep 27, 2021
Scott E | Sep 27, 2021

The outlets, barefoot landing are handicap accessible, i believe the togers are too.

How much is it to hold the animals

Rissa K | Sep 27, 2021
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2021

A photo encounter session where you hold a tiger cub and baby ape is $100 for the first person in your group and $50 for each additional person (up to three more people).

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I was wondering if you still have the gibbons, chimps and orangutans? I’m wanting to come hold them tonight. I actually own two white face capuchins!

Stephanie Fusco | Sep 28, 2019
Nicky Labrie | Sep 28, 2019

The gibbon was so sweet we loved holding her

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Are the tigers bred so that you can have cub for this cub petting? What efforts are you making to avoid exploiting these animals for profit?

Proud Mom | Sep 28, 2019
Nicholas Halka | Sep 27, 2020

LMAO... I believe the guy above my post is making fun of the fact that you have put no effort into researching before asking others for the answer. Their website should have the information your looking for.

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Is the show still happening this evening 9/26/18? We had seen the flooding videos and wanted to make sure...

Ashley Six | Sep 28, 2018
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2018

Hi, Ashley - Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach will be open today (and daily) at 5:00 p.m. today for photo encounters with our beautiful tiger cubs and baby gibbons.

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I'm visiting myrtle next week and my son would love to be able to interact with a cub. Is it still going on and if so what days and times. Thanks in advance

Elaine Dodson | Sep 6, 2022
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 13, 2022

Hi Elaine, this location is closed for the season. Please visit our website to make a reservation for the Safari Lodge Photo Encounter. Thank you!

Why do you say it is free to come but your website and phone says you must pay to be able to enter so confusing i would love to come and see the animals if it is free for me and my child to enter to walk around and see the animals no encounter needed

JJ Jennelle | Aug 28, 2022
Overtly Critical Dork | Aug 28, 2022

Its free to see them from the outside, but if you want to pet, hold, or take pictures with the animals...it costs money for that.

Can you pet an adult tiger here?

Robert Chandler | Apr 30, 2022
Cynthia Bushrod | Apr 30, 2022

They were not even open . We went but you have to make an appointment. So sad we missed it

Do you have black panthers?

Layne Rathbun | Sep 27, 2021
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 27, 2021

Yes 3 you can see one on the night safaris

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Hey can I buy a tiger?

Ian Enlow | Sep 27, 2021
Kirsti Harding | Sep 27, 2021

This is PRESERVATION....they are endangered. So, no.

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How do i get tickets for me and my girls to come see the sanctuary?

Diana Tyson | Sep 27, 2021
Manny Rodman | Sep 27, 2021

Book your reservation through their website

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If I bought tickets but can not make it can I use them in the future?

Tiffany Thompson | Sep 27, 2021
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2021

Yes, you can use them for up to 12 months later.

How old do you have to be to work there

Beyond MiMi’s Channel | Sep 27, 2021
Tim Hunter | Sep 27, 2021

Call them.

Is this a ride through safari or do you have to walk through ?

Rose Wallace | Sep 27, 2021
Chuck Bunnell | Sep 27, 2021

Preservation Station is not the Myrtle Beach Safari. Preservation Station is an outdoor location at Barefoot Landing. https://www.docantlespreservationstation.com/

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Hello...I purchased tickets to the TIGER Preservation Center in Barefoot Landing but have not used my tickets due to COVID-19. Would it be possible for me to use these 2020 tickets at some time in 2021 after vaccines are available?

A Google User | Sep 27, 2021
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2021

Hi! Yes, we are allowing folks to use their reservations up to 24 months after their original tour date. You'll simply need to let the folks know when you're ready to reconfirm, and they'll take care of you.

how much are tickets an will u be open thursday aug 20

Teresa Catlin | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Teresa, they are open every day of the week and will be open on Thursday (which I think is not a very busy day). You can view the animals for free. A photo encounter with the sweet tiger cubs and baby apes is $100 for the first person and $50 for each additional person up to three more, plus tax. My family loves it, and it's a great experience whenever you visit Myrtle Beach.

ive been here but never know about the photos with the animals. how much are the photos

Frances Cannon | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

You'll love the photo encounter session. The price is $100 for the first person in the group and $50 for each additional person (up to three more), plus tax. The photo session is brief, but so amazing as you hold tiger cubs and baby gibbons. After the session is complete, you get to see all of the images taken and choose one group image for your framed 8x10 photo. And, you can also purchase all of the photos for an additional cost. If you have time, it's a "must do" when visiting Myrtle Beach.

how can I make a reservation

Cindy Danowski | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

book on their website at www.MyrtleBeachSafari.com

Are you currently open

heatherzurek | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Yes, Preservation Station is open daily at 6:00 p.m. through the summer.

What are the hours for the preservation that is at the actual safari location?? Is it open daily?? And does anyone know if they have any of the larger cats available to see?? Barefoot landing was nice for a short, free trip, but we want to see he l

Brandy Bille | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Hi, Brandy - They are open daily at 6:00 p.m., but you will need to make a photo encounter reservation in order to attend (it's only open for photo encounters).

We will be in the area 3/23/20 is it still free admission and what do you get to view ?

Jessi White | Sep 27, 2020
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 27, 2020

Hi! The animals will be at Barefoot Landing starting on March 27th. There you will be able to view the baby tigers and baby ape during the photo encounter. Photos encounter to meet and hold the animals are offered for a fee. Please visit www.myrtlebeachsafari.com for more information. Thank you!

We are coming down in June My daughter is 14, how much for her to be able to cuddle the Cubs? That would be so awesome we love cats...

Michelle Laramee | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Hi, Michelle - You'll want to check out their website at www.MyrtleBeachSafari.com for pricing and tour options as noted below. Your 14 year old daughter will fall in love with the tiger cubs at Preservation Station for a photo encounter. And, if possible, you should think about booking a 3-hour Wild Encounters Day Safari Tour for you and your daughter - it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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My family and I are visiting Feb 28th - March 1st, would we be able to come visit to see the animals for free without the encounter during that weekend or will they not be open yet?

Kaylee Beardslee | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Kaylee, they will re-open for the 2020 season on February 29th, so you can stop by for free to at Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing to see the rare adult tigers and cubs. Remember that they will be open at 5:00 p.m. until all photo encounters are complete (typically 30-45 minutes). So, recommend that you arrive at 5:00 p.m. (or shortly before) for the free experience.

Are you open to see the animals this time of year?

Nancy Weatherly | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

Preservation Station is currently closed, but will re-open for the 2020 season on February 29, 2020.

You 'll be closed in February?

UPSTATE NY CANALS | Sep 27, 2020
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2020

They are closed for the 2019 season, and will re-open on February 29, 2020.

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Are there volunteer opportunities here?

Elizabeth Higginbottom | Sep 27, 2020
E. Lon Walters | Sep 27, 2020

Not sure, give them a call

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I'm going to be in mertle beach this week and wanted to do the sanctuary wild encounters during the day, are you open and what days if so, thank you in advance.

Nancy Devivo | Sep 28, 2019
WildBill O'regan | Sep 28, 2019

I'm not sure when there season ends if you go to the website they have a schedule or you might be able to speak to someone on the phone it's definitely worth the try it's something you'll have for a long time

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Are you guys looking for workers

Tang | Sep 28, 2019
Susan Phillips | Sep 28, 2019

Hi, Audrey - While Preservation Station is not looking for employees, you may want to check with Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach.

Is this place handicap accessible my husband is in wheelchair?

Christine Casto | Sep 28, 2019
Kenneth Hughes | Sep 28, 2019

Yes it is

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What's the minimum age requirement here?

Bhupendra Khandelwal | Sep 28, 2019
Melissa Reep | Sep 28, 2019

All ages u will love it

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How much is it ?

Mae Reynolds | Sep 28, 2019
Susan Phillips | Sep 28, 2019

Mae, it's free to come see the living tigers museum with rare adult tigers, baby tiger cubs, and baby apes (during normal hours of operation which opens at 6:00 p.m. during the summer). If you take a photo encounter with the cubs, the cost is $100 for the first person and $25 each for up to three more guests.

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Now much does it cost just to do the tour?

Jennifer Holt | Sep 28, 2019
Susan Phillips | Sep 28, 2019

Jennifer, while you do not have to make reservations, the summer is very busy and it's helpful to secure a time by having a reservation. Folks with reservations are brought to the front of the line first for their photo encounters. Then, those without a reservation can have photos made. The cost is $100 for the first person in the photo plus $25 for each additional person (up to three more), plus tax. Also, keep in mind that during the summer, the T.I.G.E.R.S. team and animal ambassadors will be there starting at 6:00 p.m. and will be open until all of the photo encounters are complete.

How much does it cost just to go thru the safari no pictures

Donna Swanson | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Donna, if you're taking a Wild Encounters Day or Night Safari Tour (3 hour guided group walking tour at our 50-acre wildlife preserve), it's $339 per person, plus tax (based on season and availability). Please let us know if you have more questions.

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What if I don't want a picture at either place can I still go thru the safari if so how much does it cost

Donna Swanson | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Donna, also, if you want to see several of our rare adult tigers, baby tiger cubs, and baby apes, you can visit us at Preservation at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. It's free to see these animals through the glass and take pictures of them. You'll simply need to come during our hours of operation (we're there daily throughout the summer at 6:00 p.m. and are open until all of our paid Preservation Station photo encounters are complete -- which is typically an hour or more.

How do you make photo reservation?

Patricia Waderlow | Sep 28, 2019
Mike Hodge | Sep 28, 2019

Online

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We are looking to book an encounter while.we are on vacation. Is the encounter indoors? Just trying to figure out if we need to worry about weather in booking months in advance

Kerri Carroll | Sep 28, 2019
Maria Porter | Sep 28, 2019

It starts indoors with a presentation then the remaining encounter is outdoors. There is a a light lunch indoors. However, we went in April, so you may want to check with them, they may change things up according to the months of the year.

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Is the encounter open when it's raining?

Kerri Carroll | Sep 28, 2019
Kerri Carroll | Sep 28, 2019

Is it indoors?

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Why on earth do you think it is okay to house a TIGER in Myrtle Beach?? Please let the animal in a more fitting environment to live out his life.

Kevin Kucharski | Sep 28, 2019
Nicky Labrie | Sep 28, 2019

They are actually living great lives with lots of room for the to roam around. They are well taken care of and seem very happy with the way they are living

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How old must children be.

Carol Castelli | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Children of any age may visit with us at Preservation Station for a photo encounter or simply to see the rare adult tigers and baby cubs (during our normal hours of operation). However, to participate in a Myrtle Beach Safari Wild Encounters Day or Night Safari Tour, children must be six years of age or older.

I’m trying to reserve a tour and donate, however I cannot get the website to load on pc or phone. Is there a contact email where I can donate and reserve a tour?

J Streams | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Hi, Jacquelyn - Our server via GoDaddy! is currently down. We're hoping that they'll have the issue addressed shortly.

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Are you open Easter Sunday?

AJ Wakeley | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

HI, AJ - We are open today at 5:00 p.m. and will be there until approximately 6:00 p.m. Come see us!

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How much for 2 people to get one pic holding a tiger?

Levi Hudson | Sep 28, 2019
Joni Price | Sep 28, 2019

$100 for the first person, then $25 for the next 3 people. You get 1free 8x10. If you want all of the pictures they took (about 200) it's$100 for digital copies.

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Are there hours in February just for the photo experience?

Carole Mills | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

Hi, Carole - Actually, we are not open in February as we're closed for the season, but will re-open for the 2019 season on March 1st. Take a look at our schedule on www.MyrtleBeachSafari.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Are you opened weekdays in February

Mary Crossett | Sep 28, 2019
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2019

We are closed for the 2018 season and will re-open on March 1, 2019. Look forward to seeing you soon!

100 for a person +25 for second with one picture. How much for the additional photos? During the tour, are we allow to take picture by ourselves?

Cindy Wang | Sep 28, 2019
Charlotte Wadkins | Sep 28, 2019

You are not allowed to take pictures inside the area where you pay. I never asked about printing. The cd they take mine had 85 pics on it, over 50 I really liked. Its cheaper to buy your CD, either upload to your favorite site, or take to Walgreens Walmart where they have the photo kiosks and print from there for $6 apiece. Yeah hubby and I $220.oo for everything.

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What time do you close?

Brandon Matthews | Sep 28, 2018
Kendra Helsel | Sep 28, 2018

They are there 6-8

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What are your hours for the week of August 27th? For the photo shoot, can you choose to have one of the pictures feeding one of the animals?

Diana Kelley | Sep 28, 2018
Ashlee Lunsford | Sep 28, 2018

They pick the animals that you take your photos with.

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When is it best time for the baby tigars to be there. Is it year aground, or certain months? Thanks

Karen Goldsmith | Sep 28, 2018
Laurie Mino | Sep 28, 2018

If you are wanting pictures, book a time online instead of standing and waiting in line!

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How much cost tickets. For 2 adults 1 kid?

02 08 1970 Buron | Sep 28, 2018
Belle Young | Sep 28, 2018

150 plus tax

What is the website you can purchase the extra pictures from your encounter?

Krista Hobble | Sep 28, 2018
Charlotte Wadkins | Sep 28, 2018

There is not one. Best is to purchase DVD and will have ALL the photos taken. Any computer, or any photo place you can see them all (we had about 85, 50 I loved a lot, and I am a photographer) Tho its 49 you then have choice of all the photos, any edits you want made, sizes and quantities.

How much for 1 person.

Barbara floyd | Sep 28, 2018
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2018

Hi, Barbara - it's $100 plus tax for one person for the photo encounter (note that if you are only interested in seeing the rare adult tigers and baby tiger cubs, you can see them for free during our hours of operation). If you have more than one person in the photo encounter, it's $25 each for the next three folks. Then, the 5th person is $100 and the next three folks $25 each. Let us know if you have any other questions. See you soon!

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Is there a age range needed to be met for young children to be in a photo ?

Cody Parker | Sep 28, 2018
Sameer Shah | Sep 28, 2018

Not at all

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What's the charge per person?

Ana Moulton | Sep 28, 2018
Kendra Helsel | Sep 28, 2018

For two people we paid 214. But that includes all photos and a download

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Do I need a reservation for a photo with the tigers?

Eileen Hill | Sep 28, 2018
Shirley Hoppel | Sep 28, 2018

It is so much better to do the reservation for a photo. They take anyone with a reservation first. Then anyone else in line and the line can get long.

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are you near the beach

Beverly Michael | Sep 28, 2018
Michelle Davies | Sep 28, 2018

The beach is about 10 minutes away if you are going to barefoot landing and about 20-30 minutes away if you are going to the actual preservation. These times actually depend on where you are staying at Myrtle.

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how much is the admission?

Shelley Young | Sep 28, 2018
Michelle Davies | Sep 28, 2018

Go online and google T.I.G.E.R.S Preservation. There are different packages. Expensive but an opportunity of a lifetime. I hope to be able to go back and do it again someday.

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Do you have to have reservations to get in while on vacation? Or can you just show up like any other attraction in Myrtle Beach.

Chris Eller | Sep 28, 2018
Shirley Hoppel | Sep 28, 2018

You definatly want to prepay. We were in line there and if you had reservations you went to the front. So we prepaid /made a reservation from our phone. And moved to front of line in minutes. The line gets long! This was for Barefoot Landing.

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tell me more about the safari. do you walk or ride

Shirley Couch | Sep 28, 2018
Nathaniel Roberson | Sep 28, 2018

We only did the photo experience at presivation station. The safari they have is in a different location. My wife and i would love to do it. But we haven't yet.

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Is this really free admission?

Kirsti Walent | Sep 28, 2018
Susan Phillips | Sep 27, 2021

Yes, you may visit Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach for free at 5:00 p.m. daily. The staff will stay until all paid photo encounters are made, usually 30 minutes or so. It's free to see the adult tigers and cubs.

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As I'm reading this I want to make sure I'm understanding correctly. The entrance is "free" to have any picture or encounter with the tigers it starts at $100 per person or kid.?To feed a tiger is around $150-175 for a group of 4?

Monika Rodz | Sep 28, 2018
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2018

Hi, Monika - The answers given by others are not correct. To view the amazing living tigers museum is free - yes, free. You can stop by and see our rare adult tigers daily at 6pm during the summer and at 5pm during the fall season (after Labor Day). You can take pictures of the animals through the glass without charge. If you want to have a photo encounter with the amazing baby tiger cubs and baby gibbons (primates), you'll pay $100 for the first person and $25 for each additional person in the group photo. You'll be able to choose one image from all of the images that our photographers take during the mini photo-session (there are usually 50+ images, both candid and staged). The image you choose will be your commemorative 8x10 photo from the photo encounter. If you want to purchase all of the images, you may do so for an additional charge. The proceeds from the Preservation Station session help fund the Rare Species Fund which promotes animal conservation worldwide.

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How much does it cost?

Toyia Miller | Sep 28, 2018
Nathaniel Roberson | Sep 28, 2018

He is very correct, we did it.

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Do we have to pay

Josh martin | Sep 28, 2018
Bryant Souza | Sep 28, 2018

Yes to take pictures with the babies but not to look at them but it's worth every pennie

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What is the cost for 2 people to feed a cub?

A Google User | Sep 28, 2018
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station | Sep 28, 2018

Animal Encounters at Preservation Station are $100 for the first guest, plus an additional $25 per additional guest (this pricing is for up to 4 participants, a group of 4 would cost $175). This experience includes holding and bottle feeding a tiger cub as well as meeting a young ape! After your interaction you will choose one 8x10 photograph to take home with you (included in cost). Additional photos from your Animal Encounter will also be available for purchase!

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CAN you touch the tigers

Diahann Cummings | Sep 28, 2018
George Reichl | Sep 28, 2018

The babies, yes. You also get to feed the adults.

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What are your winter hours?

Omar Khan | Sep 28, 2018
Dietmar Hess | Sep 28, 2018

Closed till April

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How much does it cost to get in

James Hammonds | Sep 28, 2018
Frederick Metzger | Sep 28, 2018

As Jennifer said.... free for all to observe but pics are pricey... but the money goes toward maintenance of the place for them.....

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Are there frequent stops and places to sit for an elderly person to rest on the 3 hour tour?

Elizabeth Howell | Sep 28, 2017
Tibatee123 H | Sep 28, 2017

Yes

What time do you feed the animals

stacey saboy | Sep 28, 2017
Amanda Veinott | Sep 28, 2017

I'm pretty sure we fed them around 6:30 pm.

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