Wellington Conservation Center

About

Daily tours let kids get hands-on with rescued exotic animals including sloths, capybaras, lemurs, tortoises, and anteaters. The guides are knowledgeable about each animal's story and behavior, making it more personal than a typical zoo experience. Great for kids who love animals and want close encounters you can't get elsewhere. Tours run by appointment and include feeding and petting opportunities with most animals. Wear clothes that can get muddy since you'll be walking through outdoor enclosures with limited shade.

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

Programs (4)

• Wellington Conservation Center Program

  Camp
  · 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.

• Guided Wildlife Tour

  Class
  · Afternoon· Paid

  Kids walk through the wildlife facility with a guide to see and interact with exotic animals like sloths, lemurs, capybaras, tortoises, and prairie dogs. Your kid gets hands-on opportunities to pet and feed the animals while learning facts about each species. Tours run by appointment only with knowledgeable guides who take time to answer questions.

• Summer Camp

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids spend extended time learning about and interacting with the conservation center's exotic animals. The camp combines hands-on animal encounters with educational activities about wildlife conservation.

• Special Animal Encounter

  Private Lesson
  · Paid

  Kids get extended one-on-one time with specific animals like Taco the tamandua for up to 30 minutes. Your kid walks around the facility with their chosen animal companion while learning about the animal's personality and anatomy. These private encounters offer deeper interaction than the regular tours.