Spend time outdoors at Cat Tales Wildlife Center in Mead, Washington. Walk through at your own pace and get to know the tigers, foxes, and other animals who call Cat Tales home. Your visit helps provide lifelong care for our resident animals and supports wildlife education.
Open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before closing.
General admission
| Guest | Admission |
|---|---|
| Adults | $18 |
| Children ages 5–12 | $12 |
| Ages 13–18 | $15 |
| Students ages 19–22 with student ID | $15 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Seniors ages 65 and up | Free |
You can also buy tickets at the entrance booth with cash, debit, or credit. A ticketing fee applies to online purchases.
Military personnel and first responders receive $2 off paid admission. See discount ticket options for EBT and foster family admission information.
Make the most of your visit
Join a guided tour. Our complimentary public tour typically starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 509-238-4126 to confirm the time for your visit.
See what the animals are up to. What you see varies with the weather, time of day, and each animal’s routine. Read our tips on when to visit or explore animal encounters.
Planning a group visit?
Call 509-238-4126 to arrange a private tour, a school or homeschool field trip, a group visit, a birthday party, or a private event. During winter hours, tours may also be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by advance arrangement.
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Tour Admission Fees
Tours can also be scheduled in advance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during our winter hours. Call us (509) 238-4126
$250 High season (April through September)
$200 Low season (October through March)
Private tours accommodate groups of 1 to 10 guests (excluding infants) and include one complimentary animal feeding encounter.
Private tours are outside our daily free Tour and are typically scheduled in advance by reservation—no funds are collected until arrival for the Tour.
Groups of up to 19 people – regular admission price.
Groups of 20 or more paying guests (not including free guests: under 5, seniors, or disabled in total count) – $10/person when paid in one transaction.
Group tours are outside our daily free Tour and are typically scheduled in advance by reservation—no funds are collected until arrival for the Tour. Note: The Group Tour does not include a free feeding encounter.
**For groups where each guest is paying their own entry, have the group leader who scheduled the event collect and total all funds in one transaction, or have them present at the Ticket Booth to check in their members as each pays their $10 admission. **
Groups of up to 19 people – regular admission price.
Groups of 20 or more paying guests (not including free guests: under 5, seniors, or disabled in total count) – $10/person when paid in 1 transaction, PLUS 3 free adults for every 10 paying kids.
Note: The educational / homeschool school tour does not include one free feeding encounter.
**For groups where each guest is paying their own entry, have the group leader who scheduled the event collect and total all funds to pay in one transaction. Alternatively, have them present at the Ticket Booth to check in their members as each pays their own $10 admission. ** **
Option 1: Call ahead to let us know you will be joining us for our complimentary daily Tour, typically at 11:30 am, to ensure we don’t have other tours scheduled that day, which could affect the timing of our free daily Tour. Also helpful so we can have a heads-up of any group visiting. Join the free daily Tour + free admission for seniors, disabled, or under 5 = free visit.
Option 2: To schedule a tour outside of our free daily Tour for groups that would otherwise be free of charge, the fee is half of the regular rate for their group, based on the number of people (see rate schedule above). Typically scheduled in advance with a reservation, we will collect fees upon arrival. We offer this discount for scheduling their own Tour (outside of the free daily Tour). While balancing supporting animal care and our nonprofit, it pulls staff away from daily tasks for an hour or more of tour time. Note: The discounted group tour does not include a free feeding encounter.
Guests hosting a birthday party or other gathering here can add a tour to their visit. In addition to their admission (see rate schedule above), they can add the following to their visit:
Guided Tour: – Typically scheduled in advance, they should let staff know when during their visit they would like the Tour to start. Tour add-on price is $50. Note: The add-on tour does not include a free feeding encounter; however, guests receive one free feeding encounter when visiting on their birthday/holding a birthday event at Cat Tales.
Conservatory or Camper Yard Rental: $75 rental fee for up to 3 hours, plus 30 minutes for setup time. We recommend making reservations to ensure the Conservatory or yard is available for your event on the day and at the time of your event. Guests are responsible for cleaning up the space they use.
Heater in Conservatory: – $25 charge for use of the heater when reserving the Conservatory to help offset the cost for propane and staff setup.
Feeding Encounters: A unique party favor for your event, the host may opt to purchase feeding encounters for their guests (age limits apply) in the Gift Shop during their visit. If planning this for their event, it is helpful to give our staff a heads-up so we can prepare encounter treats and assign dedicated staff for their group encounters.