Visitors Welcome
Open Tuesday thru Sunday — 10:00 to 5:00
Field Trips and Private Tours
We are available for small and large groups by reservation from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call us at (509) 238-4126 to schedule school field trips or group tours. Just so you know, reservations cannot be made through email.
General Admission
- Adults $18 (ages 18-64)
- Children $12 (ages 5-12)
- Students $15 (13-18 & up to age 22 with student ID)
Children under 5 & Seniors (ages 65+) are admitted free of charge. We also offer a $2 discount on all admission fees for military personnel and first responders.
Last Entry Time
We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. This gives you enough time to enjoy your visit without feeling rushed.
The Best Time To Visit
🌸 Spring at Cat Tales Wildlife Center
As winter softens into spring, the sanctuary awakens with new energy, fresh scents, and longer days. You might see bobcats perched in the sunshine, foxes exploring renewed spaces, or bears emerging with curiosity after a season of rest. Tigers and pumas stretch into the warming air, enjoying cool mornings and bright afternoons.
Spring weather can shift quickly—sunshine one moment, a sprinkle the next—so dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and come ready for an adventure. The grounds may be a little muddy, but the wildlife moments are worth it.
With nature stirring all around us, this is a beautiful time to observe seasonal behaviors, enrichment responses, and the rhythms of animals adapting to longer daylight hours. Every visit offers something different.
Your visit directly supports our mission of rescue, compassionate care, and conservation education. Thank you for helping us provide lifelong homes to animals who can never return to the wild.
For an extra-special experience, book an Animal Encounter and make your spring visit unforgettable.
Special Events & Birthdays
Keep Cat Tales Wildlife Center in mind as a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate a special events and birthdays. And for all the educators out there remember Cat Tales Wildlife Center as an option for a field trip.