Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington
Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington
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The Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington is a non-profit organization. It's mission is to provide safe haven/sanctuary for species of wild cats and their hybrids, education relating to wild cats, and conservation support. We also care for turtles/tortoises and various amphibians. Visiting the Center is by appointment only and pre-booked online via our website.
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Lori B
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
What a great Sanctuary! The Cats! They are so beautiful!
We went on an AMAZING Behind the Scenes tour with Jolie. She was knowledgeable and interesting, sharing with us the history and personalities of each cat. We watched as she gave their enrichment and explained what and why each got what they did. She obviously knew each cat well and vice versa.
I highly recommend this experience - we will definitely be back!
We went on an AMAZING Behind the Scenes tour with Jolie. She was knowledgeable and interesting, sharing with us the history and personalities of each cat. We watched as she gave their enrichment and explained what and why each got what they did. She obviously knew each cat well and vice versa.
I highly recommend this experience - we will definitely be back!
Written April 28, 2023
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Lauren
13 contributions
Feb 2023
We did a tour with Sarah(spelling?) and it was excellent - would definitely go again. Sarah was very knowledgable, and engaging, which really added to the tour. We drove up from Vancouver, Canada, and our tour of the sanctuary was well worth the drive. We were very impressed with dedicated, passionate volunteers, who clearly put in so much work to support these beautiful cats. Thank you Sarah for volunteering and answering all of our questions! We also really enjoyed meeting Russel (the orange house cat) wandering around the sanctuary.
Written February 28, 2023
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Debi H
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
We went to see the wild cats being fed. Lovely informative tour by a young lady who was a volunteer who hadd been working there for 11 years. She knew the cats very well and you could tell she really cared for them. Because the wide variety of cats were being fed we could see them all close up. We were told their ages and history. Small groups of visitors at a time, there were eight in our group. Well worth the visit.
Written November 12, 2022
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stephen l
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Amazing! What a wonderful place. You never know what you will find at wild cat sanctuaries, but at no time did I feel that either we or the cats weren't safe or not treated well. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Just a tremendous experience. I recommend the behind the scenes tour.
Written October 27, 2022
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Kat R
3 contributions
Mar 2022
I have visited and supported many such wild cat rescue centers in the western United States - definitely not a "zoo" - and this may be the best. Cats are well cared for, both physically (with a varied diet, heated shelters, etc.) and mentally, each with a variety of things to do and places to be. Caretakers interact with the cats, but also respect the privacy of those cats who do not wish to interact; caretakers are not overly familiar which, unfortunately, has proven to be disadvantageous at other rescue centers. Caretakers are knowledgeable and eager to share that knowledge.
Its a shame we need rescue centers but this one is good for both the animals and the visitors. Highly recommended.
Its a shame we need rescue centers but this one is good for both the animals and the visitors. Highly recommended.
Written March 19, 2022
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mollysyg
Camano Island, WA6 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
These beautiful cats are so loved!!! I am impressed with their living conditions & how much they interact with their caretakers & visitors. Tigers, snow leopards, lynx, bobcats & more. Cat lovers can see how similar our pets are to these wild guys in personality & man-...er...cat-erisms! I learned a bunch!
Written November 10, 2021
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Jessica
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Couples
We purchased tickets online a month in advance and drove 2 hours to take a tour here. Upon the start of the tour, which takes place outside, we were told we must wear a mask. We said we can't do that and that no where on their website or in emails does it discuss this policy. They lied and said it's on the website yet refused to show us where (because it's not). One of the workers was unmasked in the compound while this conversation started. They shamed us when we asked for a refund by saying we were taking money away from the cats. They stated it's a state wide mandate, which it's not in an outdoor setting. They showed zero kindness, care or empathy to the wasted time on our end. The experience could have easily been meant with respect and apologies, but instead we were shamed, threatened that they'd call the police, they refused to take accountability or admit their responsibility in the lack of communication on this policy. Apparently everyone else just rolls over to this demand on their end. This situation was shocking, heartbreaking and sad. If that's their policy, that's their choice. They need to clearly provide that information up front. Truth and politeness go a long way. None of which was shown here.
Written November 6, 2021
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Michaela B
Olympia, WA11 contributions
Oct 2021
What a absolute treat, such a peaceful place. You and your family would really enjoy this. I was completely taken back how well all the Animals are taken care of, there housing is amazing as well. I will be going again.
Written October 26, 2021
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candace s
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
What an incredible place!!! A wonderful group of compassionate volunteers who are super knowledgeable and dedicated to the preservation of these cats. The facility is nestled in the beautiful PNW and offers multiple types of tours for everyone to enjoy. Booking our reservations online was quick and easy and the tour we received was fantastic! 10/10 would recommend!
Written July 15, 2021
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Kellie A
9 contributions
May 2021
From last year's wild excited stories of our grandson's visit with his parents to see this amazing Sanctuary for Exotic Cats we wanted to go with them again this year for his birthday weekend trip.
WOW!! He wasn't kidding one little bit.
The cutest & smallest cat they have is Mouse a 7 lbs Geoffroy's Cat to the largest cats Suri & Tabbi both Bengal Tigers about 360-400 lbs plus Lynx, Leopard, Serval, Snow Leopard, Bobcats, Cougars (Mountain Lion) and other rescued cats from owners who could not care for them anymore or injured and unable to return to the wild after healing, or orphaned from death of mother and otherwise would not have survived.
Plan your trip on a sunny day so the cats will be out sunning themselves so you can see them.
You aren't allowed to take photos as it could scare the cats with flashes, however you can buy their flash drive with all their cats & names in their gift shop, which is a must for souvenirs you will cherish!
This is a non profit organization that depends on volunteers & donations to survive. If you own a ranch or gentleman's farm, please donate a whole beef, goat or sheep with hide to feed the cats. Call them 360-427-4466 to verify when or what they need & how prepared. Also call for your special trip & do wear your mask as cats can catch Covid too!
WOW!! He wasn't kidding one little bit.
The cutest & smallest cat they have is Mouse a 7 lbs Geoffroy's Cat to the largest cats Suri & Tabbi both Bengal Tigers about 360-400 lbs plus Lynx, Leopard, Serval, Snow Leopard, Bobcats, Cougars (Mountain Lion) and other rescued cats from owners who could not care for them anymore or injured and unable to return to the wild after healing, or orphaned from death of mother and otherwise would not have survived.
Plan your trip on a sunny day so the cats will be out sunning themselves so you can see them.
You aren't allowed to take photos as it could scare the cats with flashes, however you can buy their flash drive with all their cats & names in their gift shop, which is a must for souvenirs you will cherish!
This is a non profit organization that depends on volunteers & donations to survive. If you own a ranch or gentleman's farm, please donate a whole beef, goat or sheep with hide to feed the cats. Call them 360-427-4466 to verify when or what they need & how prepared. Also call for your special trip & do wear your mask as cats can catch Covid too!
Written May 16, 2021
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Job opportunities. I have been an animal control officer for 18 years. Taking early retirement and moving from California. I am very interested in staying in the animal field, but something more fullfilling than just picking up stray animals.
TabbiSuri
Shelton, WA1 contribution
Michelle, please send an e-mail to our website. We can get you scheduled to volunteer from there.
Thank you for helping the cats out here at WFAC....We look forward to meeting you!
deweypatnode
Lacey, WA1 contribution
What is the entrance fee?
mused78
Houston, TX21 contributions
You can view the different tours by following the "Book your visit" link. The basic family tour is $15 for kids, $20 for adults. They have a few themed tours that show different aspects of the facility and their work with tickets up to $100 each. For us, the basic tour had enough depth with each of the cats that I don't feel we missed out by not doing the more expensive feeding tour.
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