Celebrating More Than 35 Years of Wildlife Care
Since 1991, Cat Tales Wildlife Center has provided a safe home for wildlife who cannot return to the wild while helping visitors, students, and families learn more about the animals who share our world.
As we celebrate more than 35 years of rescue, lifelong care, and education, we remain focused on the daily work that makes this mission possible: providing food, veterinary support, enrichment, habitat care, and compassionate attention for every animal who calls Cat Tales home.
Lifelong Care. Education. Connection.
At Cat Tales Wildlife Center, every visit, donation, sponsorship, and act of support helps provide a safe, enriching home for wildlife who cannot return to the wild.
Our impact is rooted in daily care: fresh food, veterinary support, habitat maintenance, enrichment, observation, training, and compassionate decision-making for each animal’s needs. Many of the animals at Cat Tales will spend their lives here, and your support helps ensure they receive the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.
Cat Tales is also a place of learning. Through public education, guest experiences, school visits, keeper talks, and hands-on training through Cat Tales Wildlife Academy, we help people better understand wildlife, responsible animal care, and the importance of protecting wild animals and wild places.
Lifelong Care for Wildlife
The animals at Cat Tales come from a variety of backgrounds. Some were orphaned, privately owned, transferred from other facilities, or deemed non-releasable. Each animal has unique needs, and our team works every day to provide care that supports their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Your support helps provide:
- Nutritious, species-appropriate diets
- Veterinary care and wellness monitoring
- Enrichment that encourages natural behaviors
- Safe, secure habitats
- Seasonal comfort and habitat maintenance
- Specialized care for aging and medically fragile animals
Every animal at Cat Tales matters as an individual. Their stories help visitors understand why wild animals do not make good pets and why lifelong sanctuary care is so important.
Education That Inspires Understanding
Cat Tales connects people with wildlife in ways that are meaningful, respectful, and educational. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the animals in our care, the challenges facing wildlife, and the responsibility that comes with caring for exotic and wild species.
Through tours, keeper talks, animal observations, school visits, and family-friendly learning opportunities, we help guests see wildlife with greater understanding and compassion.
Our goal is not just for people to see animals, but to leave with a deeper respect for them.
Training the Next Generation
Cat Tales Wildlife Academy provides hands-on education for students pursuing careers in zookeeping, wildlife care, and animal management. Students learn through daily routines, professional expectations, safety practices, guest education, observation, and supervised animal care tasks.
The Wildlife Academy is an important part of our mission because the future of animal care depends on knowledgeable, responsible, and well-prepared professionals.
By supporting Cat Tales, you also support learning opportunities that help students build real-world skills in a working wildlife center environment.
Community Connection
Cat Tales is a place where families, students, supporters, volunteers, and animal lovers come together around a shared care for wildlife.
Whether someone visits for the first time, attends a school tour, sponsors a species, supports an animal’s care, or shares their experience with others, they become part of the larger Cat Tales community.
Community support makes our work possible. It helps us continue caring for the animals, improving habitats, educating visitors, and inspiring future wildlife professionals.
Your Support Makes This Possible
Every gift helps provide daily care for the animals who call Cat Tales home.
When you donate, sponsor a species, visit the Wildlife Center, become a member, or share our mission, you are helping provide food, veterinary care, enrichment, habitat maintenance, and lifelong sanctuary care.
Your support directly strengthens our ability to care for wildlife and educate the community.
Ways to Make an Impact
Visit Cat Tales
Plan a visit and learn more about the animals, their stories, and the care they receive each day.
Donate to Animal Care
Your gift helps provide food, veterinary care, enrichment, habitat maintenance, and daily support for the animals.
Sponsor a Species
Species sponsorship is a meaningful way to support lifelong care and learn more about the animals representing their species at Cat Tales.
Support Wildlife Education
Help us continue providing public education, school learning opportunities, and hands-on training through Cat Tales Wildlife Academy.
Share Our Mission
Tell others about Cat Tales, share your experience, and help more people understand the importance of lifelong wildlife care.
Together, We Create Lasting Impact
Cat Tales Wildlife Center exists because people care.
Every animal cared for, every student trained, every child inspired, and every visitor educated is part of a larger mission: to provide lifelong care for wildlife and help people better understand the animals who share our world.
Thank you for being part of that mission.
Hear It From Our Community: Testimonials
Our efforts and impact resonate in the voices of those we touch. But don’t just take our word for it. Read below to see how the Wildlife Center has made a difference in the lives of many.
“Staff are all very nice, knowledgeable, friendly and are kind to other people’s children!!! That is so awesome!” –Timothy S.
“One of my favorite places to visit, the animals protected here are beautiful and have a good life under the circumstances.” –Michael W.
“We loved to feed the bear! And love to see how you take good care of the amazing animals. Keep up the good work!”–P.j.a. T.
“The Wildlife Center isn’t just a place; it’s a journey through nature that has taught my family the value of conservation. Seeing my children learn and grow with each visit is priceless.” – Emily R.
“My visit to the Wildlife Center was both eye-opening and heartwarming. It’s incredible to see how much they do with community support.” – Liam T.
Share Your Story
Do you have a story or experience with the Wildlife Center you’d like to share? Your testimonial could inspire others and help spread the word about our mission. Contact us today to share your story.