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We did the Behind the Scenes tour, it was great!! First up we met some of the big cats (black jaguar, mountain lion, tigers) while a staff member fed them chicken snacks through the fencing. Then we ourselves got to feed chicken leg snacks to two white tigers through a push tube system (safely from 3 feet away) which was incredible!! We continued the walking tour and met the rest of the big cats, then got on a tram to go visit the “retired” cats- ones who are older or camera/people shy. Most of them did not come out to say hi but it was cool to see their area and learn more about them/their stories from the guide. Then we saw the arctic foxes and the wolf hybrids in their habitats, then we got to decorate a cardboard box with edible/non-toxic paint...after the paint dried the boxes were stuffed with paper scraps and sprayed with perfume/pheromones and given to the white tigers for their enrichment, we got to see them tear open and rip apart the boxes we had decorated especially for them! There were also two rescued lemurs and two rescued monkeys when we went. The habitats were plenty roomy and had lots of enrichment items. Fresh water always available, full pools for when it gets hot, shade and soft grasses/hay and shelter from the rain available, all the basics appeared to be done very well. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and told us all about how the big cats’ diets, socialization, enrichment, and medical concerns are catered to very carefully. Cats themselves appeared relaxed and comfortable- no pacing, over-grooming, or worrisome captivity behaviors. Our Behind the Scenes Tour also included some gifts from the gift store which I think may change based on the seasons/what’s in stock. Overall it was a great experience and the ticket fees go towards helping to take care of these awesome animals so we felt really great about it. Will definitely visit again sometime!!
We did the Behind the Scenes tour, it was great!! First up we met some of the big cats (black jaguar, mountain lion, tigers) while a staff member fed them chicken snacks through the fencing. Then we ourselves got to feed chicken leg snacks to two white tigers through a push tube system (safely from 3 feet away) which was incredible!! We continued the walking tour and met the rest of the big cats, then got on a tram to go visit the “retired” cats- ones who are older or camera/people shy. Most of them did not come out to say hi but it was cool to see their area and learn more about them/their stories from the guide. Then we saw the arctic foxes and the wolf hybrids in their habitats, then we got to decorate a cardboard box with edible/non-toxic paint...after the paint dried the boxes were stuffed with paper scraps and sprayed with perfume/pheromones and given to the white tigers for their enrichment, we got to see them tear open and rip apart the boxes we had decorated especially for them! There were also two rescued lemurs and two rescued monkeys when we went. The habitats were plenty roomy and had lots of enrichment items. Fresh water always available, full pools for when it gets hot, shade and soft grasses/hay and shelter from the rain available, all the basics appeared to be done very well. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and told us all about how the big cats’ diets, socialization, enrichment, and medical concerns are catered to very carefully. Cats themselves appeared relaxed and comfortable- no pacing, over-grooming, or worrisome captivity behaviors. Our Behind the Scenes Tour also included some gifts from the gift store which I think may change based on the seasons/what’s in stock. Overall it was a great experience and the ticket fees go towards helping to take care of these awesome animals so we felt really great about it. Will definitely visit again sometime!!
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518 State Hwy BB, Saddlebrooke, MO 65630, USA

Departure Time

10:00 AM

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Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY National Tiger Sanctuary

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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