Wellington Conservation Center

About

Guided wildlife tours let your kids get close to exotic animals like sloths, lemurs, capybaras, and tortoises. You'll walk through the facility with a knowledgeable guide who shares facts about each species and gives your kids chances to pet and feed the animals up close, which you won't find at a typical zoo. Best for kids who are curious about wildlife and comfortable with hands-on interaction. Tours run at set times and require booking ahead. Wear outdoor gear since you'll be walking through muddy areas with limited shade. Parent reviews highlight how engaged kids are when they can actually touch and feed the animals themselves.

Wellington Conservation Center is home to all unwanted, abandoned and injured animals. We care for orphaned birds, mammals and specialize in conservation of

Programs (1)

• Wellington Conservation Center Program

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Free

  Wellington Conservation Center is a working animal sanctuary where kids get to meet and learn about rescued wildlife like sloths, lemurs, kinkajous, and prairie dogs—and the best part is you can actually enter enclosures to pet and feed some of the animals, which is pretty unique. They offer guided tours Thursday through Monday at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM by appointment, plus special animal encounters where kids spend time with individual animals like Taco the tamandua, and everything is completely free. The tours are led by knowledgeable guides who really know their stuff and make the experience engaging for kids, and parents consistently rave about how amazing it is. They also run educational programs including summer camps and internships if your kid wants to go deeper into conservation work. Just book online to reserve your tour slot and get ready for an experience that feels way more special than your typical petting zoo.